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Work, intern, volunteer, study, travel, live or backpack in Thailand

Thailand is a very popular holiday destination in Asia and has a lot to offer the traveler. Thailand is tropical, cultural, culinary and has history. In addition to the busy cities full of Buddhist temples, the wilderness is a home for special animals. You can choose to discover the whole country with all its facets or go for a beach holiday on the coast or on the islands.

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Backpacking in Thailand?

  • Thailand has been the ultimate backpacker's paradise for many years. From island hopping to jungle tours and from ancient temples to modern cities. 
  • Features: emerging economy, good infrastructure and at the same time very traditional, extraordinary culture, tropical forests and beaches and full of party and relaxation opportunities. 

Traveling in Thailand?

  • When traveling in Thailand, many people think of full moon parties and beach vacations, but there is much more to experience! Explore hidden temples, participate in rituals and enjoy the varied cuisine. Thailand is also known for its wide selection of retreats.
  • City spotting: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Ayutthaya, Krabi.
  • Activities spotting: from visiting beautiful temples, meditating and mountain hiking in the north, to boating, diving and partying in the south.
  • Nature spotting: Khao Sok National Park for one of the world's oldest rainforests, Erawan National Park for impressive waterfalls, Similan Islands for their amazing coral reefs and marine life, Khao Yai National Park for wildlife, Ang Thong National Marine Park for a combination of both and much more!
  • Animal spotting: the Asian elephant, Indochinese tiger, Malayan tapir, gaur (bovine), clouded leopard, king cobra, gibbons, hornbills and an awful lot of marine life.

Studying in Thailand?

  • Education in Thailand: Thailand has a number of universities that are of very good quality. There are many different educational institutions, from universities to technological institutes and colleges.
  • Language: the official language is Thai, but many studies can be found in English and the number is increasing every year.
  • Studies: some of the most popular studies among foreigners are business administration, marketing, professional English, Thai and international business management.
  • Study cities: Bangkok offers by far the most options, other study cities include Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Pathum Thani, Hat Yai.
  • Language learning: Especially in Bangkok there are many opportunities to learn Thai.

Internship in Thailand?

  • Internships: Thailand offers many internship opportunities, from internships in tech and business administration to conservation and tourism.
  • Internship cities: Bangkok is the hub for most that happens in Thailand. Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya, and Hat Yai are also popular internship cities.
  • Characteristics: combine a cultural experience, with a well-developed country and an international community. Also, a fair number of people speak English and you are in the best place to visit the rest of Asia.

Volunteer in Thailand?

  • Volunteering in Thailand is very popular. Especially in animal protection, but volunteering in community development and education is also common.
  • Animal/nature projects: projects with elephants, stray animals and wildlife are widely offered. Make sure they are ethically sound organizations.
  • Features: many options and locations for volunteering, from short to long. Generally, you have to pay. Just make sure you go to a good organization. 

Working in Thailand?

  • Jobs: popular jobs are diving instructor, (English) teacher, hotel & hospitality work and work for international companies.
  • Work culture: as in other countries in Asia, seniority and hierarchy are highly valued. Formal forms of address and politeness are important, at the same time the work environment can be informal and sociable among colleagues of the same level.
  • Characteristics: formal, hierarchical, collaboration, personal relationships, indirect communication, healthy work-life balance.

Working as a digital nomad in Thailand?

  • Favorite locations: Chiang Mai, Ko Lanta, Bangkok, Ko Phangan.
  • Characteristics: cheap, large digital nomad community, good facilities and lots to do.

Living in Thailand?

  • Language: the main language is Thai, in tourist spots many young people speak English.  
  • Quality of life: in Thailand, the quality of life is high, depending on where you live. The country is relatively safe, there is a lot to do, facilities are good and medical care is of high quality. 
  • Features: you don't have to miss anything in terms of facilities, large international community, cheap living.

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