Thai American Chamber of Commerce of California (TCCC)

What Thai American Chamber of Commerce of California (TCCC) does

Thai American Chamber of Commerce of California (TCCC) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization founded in 2005 and headquartered at 6380 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles. It operates as the principal association representing Thai-American business entities in California, serving Thai-American entrepreneurs, professionals, business owners, and community members across the state. The organization delivers its services through a four-tier membership model (Individual at $100/year, Business Levels I, II, and III at $300, $500, and $1,000/year respectively), with progressively bundled team memberships, voting rights, training discounts, and access to exclusive programs such as HIDDEN GEM and THAI PASSPORT. TCCC also runs the annual DINE THAI CA restaurant promotion campaign across Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, and Ventura counties, offering paid promotion packages to participating restaurants.

TCCC's technology stack is conventional and operational rather than differentiated. Membership enrollment, event registration, and member accounts are managed through the WildApricot membership platform, with payments processed via PayPal/Personify and large sponsorship donations handled through Zeffy, a no-fee nonprofit donation platform. Google Analytics is used for website traffic analysis. The organization does not maintain proprietary software, mobile applications, or API products. Marketing reach is distributed across the website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, quarterly e-newsletters, and a network of Thai-language media partners (Siam Media, Khaod Sod, Siam Town, Landed).

The business model is membership-subscription-based, supplemented by event fees, training forum revenue, and corporate sponsorships. TCCC partners strategically with the Royal Thai Consulate General, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles, the Coalition of Filipino American Chambers of Commerce, the California Massage Therapy Council, the California Investment Forum, and the LAPD to extend its institutional reach. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors (President Orawan Kidjapipat, Vice President Polawat Khunthikul, CFO Wanchira Disyaboot, CMO Ruthairat R. Harper, COO Nikki Permchom), a five-member Board of Trustees, and a three-member Board of Advisors. The organization operates with a small staff of approximately five employees and does not disclose financials publicly.

Name

Thai American Chamber of Commerce of California (TCCC)

Legal name

Thai American Chamber of Commerce of California

Website

https://thaicccla.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TCCC is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit chamber of commerce serving Thai-American entrepreneurs and businesses across California through tiered membership, events, training forums, and the DINE THAI CA restaurant promotion program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce / Trade Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAHACAA

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Professional Conference Organizers (PCOs) & Meeting Planners

Keywords

• Chamber of commerce services
• Business membership association
• Trade association networking
• Cross-border business promotion
• Ethnic business community

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: TCCC generates primary revenue through annual membership fees at four tiers: Individual ($100/year), Business Level I ($300/year), Business Level II ($500/year), and Business Level III ($1,000/year). Higher tiers include bundled team memberships (up to 5 members) and progressively more voting rights and benefits.
2. Event Fees and Sponsorships: Revenue generated from event registrations (such as the DINE THAI CA promotional campaign) and corporate sponsorships at various levels (VIP sponsorships, media partnerships). Sponsorship tiers include Starter ($199), Growth ($399), and Premium ($799) packages for the DINE THAI CA restaurant promotion program.
3. Training Forums and Workshops: Revenue from educational programs including tax planning seminars, business entity workshops, ADA compliance training, and other professional development events. Members receive tiered discounts (30-60%) on these training forums.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TCCC is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit chamber of commerce that operates a tiered membership platform serving Thai-American entrepreneurs and businesses in California. Its core offerings include four annual membership tiers (Individual at $100, Business Levels I-III at $300-$1,000) bundled with progressive benefits such as voting rights, training discounts, website visibility, B2B matchmaking, and access to flagship programs like DINE THAI CA, HIDDEN GEM, and THAI PASSPORT. The organization also delivers educational workshops, networking events, and an annual restaurant promotion campaign across Southern California.

Product overview

Thai American Chamber of Commerce of California (TCCC) offers a membership-based service platform for Thai-American entrepreneurs and businesses. The core offering consists of four membership tiers (Individual at $100/year, Business Level I at $300/year, Business Level II at $500/year, and Business Level III at $1,000/year) providing progressive benefits including voting rights, event discounts, website visibility, and access to exclusive programs. TCCC's flagship initiatives include the annual DINE THAI CA restaurant promotion program (June 1-23, 2026) with Starter ($199), Growth ($399), and Premium ($799) packages, plus training forums, workshops, B2B matchmaking, and programs like HIDDEN GEM and THAI PASSPORT for premium members. The organization operates on the Wild Apricot membership management platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DINE THAI CA: A restaurant promotion and dining campaign program operated by TCCC to promote Thai restaurants across California (LA, Orange, San Diego, and Ventura County). The program offers Starter, Growth, and Premium packages for restaurants to participate.
• T.H.A.I

Products and services

• Individual Membership (Standard Member)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic, flagship and minor.

• WildApricotcoreTechnology or IntegrationWildApricot provides the membership management software platform powering TCCC's website, member enrollment, event registration, and payment processing through its Personify payment system.
• Personify / PayPalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPersonify (via PayPal) handles payment processing for membership dues, event registrations, and sponsorships. These services process payment data securely without sharing full financial details with TCCC.
• ZeffycoreTechnology or IntegrationZeffy is a no-fee nonprofit donation platform used for large sponsorships and charitable contributions, providing secure payment processing for these transactions.
• Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los AngelesstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance with the Chinese Chamber of Commerce to foster cross-cultural business connections and collaboration between Thai and Chinese-American business communities in Los Angeles.
• Coalition of Filipino American Chambers of CommercestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with the Coalition of Filipino American Chambers to build bridges between Asian-American business communities and promote mutual business interests.
• Royal Thai Consulate GeneralflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCCC partners with the Royal Thai Consulate General for official events including the TCCC Business Conference, strengthening diplomatic and commercial ties between Thailand and California.
• California Massage Therapy CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance to support and promote Thai massage businesses and professionals within the California business community.
• California Investment ForumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to facilitate investment opportunities and connect Thai-American businesses with California investment resources and networks.
• Siam MediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner providing promotional support and content distribution through Thai-language media channels to reach Thai-American audiences.
• Khaod SodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThai-language media outlet serving as a media partner for promotional content and community outreach.
• Siam TownminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner providing promotional and marketing support to reach Thai-American community members and businesses.
• LandedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for promotional content and marketing initiatives targeting the Thai-American business community.
• LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance supporting community engagement and civic partnerships between TCCC and the LAPD.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Japanese American Chamber of Commerce of Southern California: A direct peer ethnic chamber operating in Southern California with comparable membership tiers, networking events, and partnerships with Asian-American business communities. Directly comparable in scope and structure to TCCC.
• California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: A direct peer ethnic chamber operating statewide in California with similar membership tiers, sponsorship programs, and policy advocacy, providing a comparable business association model to TCCC.
• Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles: A direct peer and existing strategic ally of TCCC. Both are California-based ethnic chambers serving Asian-American business communities with tiered memberships, events, and consular partnerships.
• Coalition of Filipino American Chambers of Commerce: A direct peer and existing strategic alliance partner of TCCC. Both are coalition-style ethnic chambers organizing events, sponsorships, and member services for Asian-American entrepreneurs in California.
• Korean American Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles: A direct peer ethnic chamber in the same Los Angeles market as TCCC, offering tiered memberships, networking events, and business promotion services to Korean-American entrepreneurs in California.

Broad incumbents

• California Chamber of Commerce: The statewide incumbent business association providing policy advocacy, events, and member services. While not ethnicity-specific, it represents a comparable business association model at much larger scale and overlaps on advocacy and training forums.
• U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce: A national-level broad-incumbent Asian-American business chamber with corporate sponsors, events, and advocacy. Operates at a much larger scale than TCCC and competes for sponsorship dollars from the same corporate partners seeking Asian-American market access.
• Greater Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce: A broad incumbent business association in TCCC's home geography. While not ethnicity-specific, it competes for the same SMB membership and sponsorship dollars and overlaps on B2B networking programming.
• Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los Angeles: A broader Asian-American chamber serving the LA market with multi-ethnic membership and programming. Competes with TCCC for Thai-American members seeking pan-Asian business networking opportunities.

Others

• Thai Trade Center, Los Angeles (Royal Thai Government): A Thai-government affiliated trade promotion office in Los Angeles. Not a direct peer in membership services, but a related entity facilitating Thailand–California business connections — overlapping with TCCC's cross-border trade mission.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@thaiamericanchamberca
• Facebookfacebook.com/ThaiAmericanChamberCA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thai-american-chamber-of-commerce-of-california
• Instagraminstagram.com/thaiamericanchamberca

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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