TIFFA had been founded, the original members invited other freight forwarders to join the association, and a general meeting was called to elect the first Board of Directors. At this initial assembly, Mr. Som was chosen as TIFFA’s first President, with 14 Directors joining him on the board. The original board remained in office for two years, at which time a new Board of Directors was elected with Mr. Khlang, another founding member, being tabbed as the association’s President.