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Tai Studies Center DESCRIPTION CONTACT NAME Siang Bacthi EMAIL Taistudiescenter@aol.com PHONE 515-274-6123 The Tai Studies Center was founded in January of 1984 by a group of Tai Dam refugees and some of their American friends. The purpose of the TSC is to research and publish Tai history and literature, to preserve and promote Tai culture, to support students in higher education, to promote the common welfare and well being of Tai people, and to promote intercultural understanding and cooperation in the community at large. Their projects include the Tai Village cultural center in Des Moines, facilitating cultural exchanges and advocacy in solidarity with Tai Dam communities in Iowa and Vietnam. OFFICE ADDRESS 715 44th Street, Suite C Des Moines, IA 50312 HOW TO HELP TYPE OF WORK International, Advocacy, Educational/School COUNTIES Polk Page | 526 Iowans are encouraged to contact the Tai Studies Center for more information about their work and how to become involved.