Founded by Siamese students in 1993, Ruam Thai has grown into an annual camp that brings Siamese youth together through education, culture, and religion.
In 1993, a group of Siamese students from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) gathered to organize a gathering to promote community service and friendship among fellow Siamese from higher education institutions in Malaysia.
The regular gathering and visits to successful alumni in Kedah, mainly to foster mentorship and networking opportunities, inspired them to contribute to community development through education-focused initiatives.
The founding goal was to inspire and empower the Siamese community, ensuring equal standing with other communities in Malaysia.
At the time, students often visited senior alumni around Kedah and met at Wat Teluk Wanjah. These connections and suggestions from seniors encouraged the idea of a motivation seminar for Siamese students, with early funding from nearby wats and personal scholarships.
How it began:
Goal of the Seminar:
Discover how Ruam Thai Alumni began in 2007 and meet the first team appointed to carry its mission forward.
Ruam Thai 28/32 - Wat Phikulthong Vararam, Tumpat, Kelantan. Ruam Thai reboot after Covid-19 hiatus
Ruam Thai 13 - Wat Thepchumnu, Naka, Kedah
Different years, same spirit
What alumni wrote about their Ruam Thai experience.
“I was initially hesitant about attending, but the experience reinforced the value of collaboration and strengthened my confidence.”
Cheeranuth’s Blog (2017)“These activities taught me critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork.”
Supha’s Stories (2017)“What's unique is that Ruam Thai is run by different Siamese university students each year, allowing the program to evolve and mature over time.”
RT21 blog excerpt (2013)Snapshots from over three decades of Ruam Thai.
A montage from Ruam Thai 23 (2015), filmed and edited by that year's multimedia team.
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