The Thai Student Association (TSA) of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale serves as a representative of Thai students in SIUC. The association aims to create a positive relationship and activities among Thai students as well as promoting and educating a better understanding of Thai culture and heritage to all students regardless of differences
TSA also provides appropriate advice to new SIUC and prospective CESL students about living abroad. The information is useful to all new and current members to become more familiar with the environment at SIUC.