About Us
SMU Yim Siam is a Thai cultural club with a mission to share the Thai culture and lifestyle with the SMU community. Inspired by Thailand’s charming culture of smiles, our club name, Yim Siam translates to ‘A Country of Smiles’ with ‘Yim’ meaning smiles and ‘Siam’ being the former name of Thailand. Known as the ‘club of smiles’ , we aim to promote a deeper understanding and appreciation for the Thai culture while weaving in the concept of ‘smile at every event’. Appreciation is nurtured through the introduction of Thai food, language, arts, games and the sharing of cultural significance and meaning. Aside from being a window to the Thai culture in SMU, we also aim to form a close community of like-minded people who will serve as a supporting pillar for each member.
Key Events
Movie Night
Participants explored Thai culture through films that reflect Thai lifestyles. Through this experience, they gained insights into Thai traditions, language, and cultural beliefs.
Food & Friends
The event allows participants to enjoy and understand more about Thai culture through presented Thai dishes with a modern twist, while being able to mingle with other like-minded participants who love Thai Culture.
Craft Workshop
Participants will explore traditional Thai crafts such as tie-dye and folded mobile fish ornaments. Through these hands-on activities, they will also discover the cultural history and significance behind these meaningful traditions.
Our People in Action
Club Sessions
- SMU Seminar or Classrooms, Golden Mile Complex
How To Join
Join the telegram group here!
FAQ
Three events.
Two to three hours.
Yes. However, some events might require a deposit that would be returned to you after the event. Also, transportation fees are not covered.
This depends on the event. For events like info-sessions and movie nights, we usually hold it indoors in SMU. On the other hand for events like a food trail, we will hold it out of school (eg. Golden Mile).
All participants can experience a taste of Thai as we usually provide either drinks, snacks or even a wide array of Thai dishes for you during our events. Also, during info-sessions, you will get an exclusive PDF/worksheet that encapsulates all the details of the event. In addition, our community is also a great platform to interact and connect with the Thais in SMU. For our members, you will have the privilege of reserving your spot in all the events first!