Here Are the Top 36 Thai Organizations and Associations in America
1. American Siam Society (an organization focusing on investigation of art, literature and science in relation to Thailand)
Address: 633 24th Street, Santa Monica, California 90402-3135
Contact Number: (213) 393-1176
2. Thai Association of Oregon Inc.
Address: 14775 NW Hataya Court, Portland, OR 97229
3. The Thai Association of Georgia
P.O. Box 47115 Atlanta, GA 30362
4. Thais For Thai Association, Inc.
5. Northern Thai Association
3797 Plum Meadow Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21042-5150
6. Thai USA Organization
628 Tenth Avenue, New York, NY 10036
7. Thai Community Development Center
6376 Yucca Street, Suite #B, Los Angeles, CA 90028
8. Thai Culture and Performing Art Association
4820 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax, VA 22032
9. The Thai-American Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 40564, Washington, D.C. 20016-0564
Furthermore, Buddhist temples are found anywhere in the United States. Even if she is far from her home country, she can still worship regularly.
Notable Thai Temples in the USA:
10. Wat Buddharatanatrai Buddhist Temple
1700 Beaver Pl., Anchorage, AK 99504
Contact No. (907) 333-9599
11. Wat Buddhasamakeedham
4625 Armour Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72904
Contact No. (501) 782-0126
12. Dhammaratanaram Temple
2819 N. Santa Ana Lane, Tucson, AZ 85749
Contact No. (520) 514-9269
13. Wat Thai of Los Angeles
12909 Cantara Street, North Hollywood, CA 91605-1198
Contact No. (818) 780-4200, (818) 997-9657
14. Buddhist Temple of America
5615 Howard Avenue, Ontario, CA 91762
Contact No. (909) 988-7731, (909) 391-9012
15. Metta Forest Monastery
P.O. Box 1409, Valley Center, CA 92082-1409
Contact No. (619) 988-3474
16. The Nagaradhamma Temple
3225 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122
Contact No. (415) 665-7566
17. Wat Buddhabakerfield
309 E. Fairview Road, Bakerfield, CA 93307
Contact No. (661) 836-9940
18. Wat Brahmacariyakaram
4485 South Orange Avenue, Fresno, CA 93725
Contact No. (559) 264-5644
19. Wat Buddha of Chino Hills
2948 Chino Hills PKWY, Chino Hills, CA 91709
Contact No. (909) 597-8470
20. Wat Buddharangsi of Miami
15200 S.W. 240 Street, Miami, FL 33032
Contact No. (305) 245-2702
21. Atlanta Mediation Center
3552 Jones Mill Road, Atlanta, GA 30360
Contact No. (770) 393-4259
22. Natural Buddhist Meditation Temple of Greater Chicago
8243 South Newland Road, Burbank, IL 60459
Contact No. (708) 599-5920
23. Wat Boston Buddha Vararam
523 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148
Contact No. (781) 321-1568
24. The Midwest Buddhist Meditation Center
29750 Ryan Road, Warren, MI 48092-2244
(Thai Bhikkhus Council)
Contact No. (810) 573-2666
25. Wat Buddhayanandharam
5320 Kell Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89110
Contact No. (702) 437-3320
26. Dhammakaya International Meditation Center of New Jersey
780 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430
Contact No. (201) 760-8999
27. The Buddhist Center of New Mexico
143-145 Madison Street, N.E. Albuquerque, NM 87108
Contact No. (505) 256-7520
28. Vajiradhammapadip Temple
75 California Road, Mount Vernon, NY 11720
Contact No. (914) 699-5778, (516) 471-8006
29. Wat Sangharatanaram
2200 S.E. 55th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73129
Contact No. (405) 677-4306
30. Wat Mongkol Tepmunee
3304 Knights Road, Bensalem, PA 19020
Contact No. (215) 638-9755
31. Wat Buddhavas of Houston
6007 Spindle Drive, Houston, TX 77086-3930
Contact No. (281) 820-3255
32. Wat Pa Samakki of Killeen
RT. 2 Box 130 C, Killeen, TX 76542
Contact No. (817) 793-3662
33. Wat Dhammagunaram
644 East 1000 North, Layton, UT 84041-4220
Contact No. (801) 544-7616
34. Wat Yarnnarangsee Buddhist Monastery
22147 Cedar Green Road, Sterling, VA 20164-5332
Contact No. (703) 406-8290
35. Wat Atammayatarama Buddhist Monastery
8643 38th Avenue, South Seattle, WA 98118
Contact No. (206) 725-4126
36. Buddha Raksa Temple
S. 46 West 23214 Lawnsdale Road, Waukesha, WI 53189
Contact No. (414) 650-0129
Now that all legal considerations are taken care of, you are ready to fly her home to America. But, have you thought of how will your fiancee adjust to American life? With the several cultural differences, adjusting to many different things in a foreign country can be very challenging.
Adjusting to culture, cold weather, food and racial discrimination are the major things she will be dealing with. Homesickness and culture shock can strain your relationship. Fortunately, with the growing numbers of Thai immigrants in the USA, social support groups and communities are available to keep her from being lonely hearted in America. After deciding to live in the USA permanently, it is but natural for your Thai fiancée or spouse to feel some apprehension with the idea of leaving her home. Living in a foreign country can be initially tough for anyone. You could say that you will start living a whole new life once you move to another country.
This includes dealing with the new culture which could be extremely different from what you are used to, meeting new people and forming another circle of friends, finding work to have a source of income among others. Making all these changes and adjustments can be extremely stressful for a person so having someone or a few people who can help can definitely lighten the burden.
There are many Thai Associations in the US. Among which are the Thai USA Association and the Thai Community Development Center. The Thai Community Development Center or Thai CDC aim is to help fellow Thais in The US as well as those back in Thailand. They are focused on advancing the social and economic well-being of Thais who are less fortunate than others. Their community development programs include improved housing and health care services, human rights advocacy, helping Thai businessmen and overall community empowerment. The Thai USA Association likewise is geared towards socio-civic goals and providing assistance to their countrymen in Thailand in terms of education, health, and other human rights issues.
They are also bent on preserving Thai culture among Thai immigrants in the US by proving a network of connections among them. You can help your Thai spouse or fiancée find support in other groups and organizations of people dealing with the same situation. The good thing about joining these groups and organizations is that they will not only gain new friends but will also gain purpose by adapting to the organization’s goals. Try exploring some groups and organizations and once your partner has found the one she wants, encourage her to become an active member of that group.
Here are more benefits your fiancée or spouse can derive from having a support group who can empathize with her.
1. These groups provide a connection to their native land Your Thai spouse would definitely miss being in Thailand. When you are in a different country, you cannot help feeling like an outcast and different from the people in your new community. Being with their own people can help cure their homesickness. It can bring back some good memories of their land and can instantly make them feel at home. Although they are far home, they can still have a part of Thailand in the form of their fellow Thais.
2. Members of these groups have common interests Migrating to another country can cause a lot of anxiety and fear of the unknown. Empathy can cause a lot of wonders to one’s well-being. Knowing that you are not alone can definitely ease your worries and fears. They get to relate and interact with these people who are similarly situated. Being a member of these organizations and groups can give a sense of belongingness and community.
3. Groups help your Thai fiancée or spouse adapt to your new home The best thing about these groups and organizations is their objective of helping Thais with whatever problems they may be having. Their members have gone through the same situation and they can exchange ideas and give advice as to the best recourse for your fiancée or spouse. These groups apart from acting as a support group can give you effective tips and guidance for their new life in the States. This way your fiancée or spouse would have an easier time adjusting to their new environment.
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