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Famous for its beaches, its fascinating culture, its ancient sites and temples, and of course its cuisine – Thailand has much to offer the volunteer traveler. Thailand, the land of smiles, is bordered by Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, and Myanmar (Burma). Thailand is roughly the size of Spain and it is typically tropical and humid. We have programs available in both Chiang Mai in the north of the country and Surat Thani in the South.
Chiang Mai is a popular tourist destination, encircled by mountains, lush rice fields, and natural forests. The city is considered the cultural and physical capital of (what used to be) the northern Thai (Lanna) kingdom. Chiang Mai is the home of an international airport, restaurants of almost every cuisine, incredible shopping and world class hospitals. It has long been a favorite of travelers. Although it is more laid back and traditional than Bangkok, this is still Thailand’s second largest city. It is also in the heart of the “Golden Triangle,” a beautiful and culturally rich region. The weather in most of Thailand is hot and steamy, but Chiang Mai offers some relief. Though seasonally it can get very hot, there are also milder periods, especially December and January. Projects are available throughout the year.
Surat Thani offers volunteers and interns a bit more of a submersive experience into Thai culture. Since the city is not quite the tourist draw that Chiang Mai is, participants see a bit more what day-to-day Thai life is like. The people of Surat Thani are extremely friendly and more than willing to help you perfect those Thai words and phrases you have long been working on. A location in South Thailand also provides easy access to the islands of Ko Tau, Ko Samui, and Ko Pha Ngan for weekends of relaxation, beach time, and possibly even some scuba lessons.
Watch: The very popular Elephant Camp Program
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