Volunteer in Thailand
If you would like to volunteer in Thailand, around the rural area of Isaan, then Mundo Exchange may just well be the perfect Thai experience for you. We tailor your skills to local community development projects and promote a cross-cultural exchange; Be it of music, food, literature, language or anything else you and your Thai friends can think of. Please feel free to look around our site, sign up to comment or contact us with any queries. If you are ready to take the plunge and start your volunteer process then Apply now!Upcoming Events
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![Songkran, Thai New Year
April 13th -15th, 2011.
Songkran is the traditional New Year of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Burma, Vietnam, Srilangka and the east of India. The word Songkran is from the Sanskrit meaning ‘the beginning of a new Solar Year’. It’s sometimes called ‘water war’ byforeigners.Thai people believe in this festival as the family day.The custom [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Amy-Sophie-Even-2010-118-e1297675546888-115x115.jpg "Songkran Festival April 13th – 15th, 2011")
Songkran Festival April 13th – 15th, 2011
Posted on March 20, 2012 | No CommentsSongkran, Thai New Year April 13th -15th, 2011. Songkran is the traditional New Year of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Burma, Vietnam, Srilangka and the east of India. The word Songkran is from the Sanskrit meaning ‘the beginning of a new Solar Year’. It’s sometimes called ‘water war’ byforeigners.Thai people believe in this festival as the family day.The custom [...] -
![Mundo Volunteer visit to a Forest Wat in Bueng Khan, Thailand
I have always viewed Wats and Buddhist monasteries as mystic places that those of us not knowing about the Buddhist ways were restricted from visiting. Nalinrat, my new friend from Mundo Exchange, helped me overcome that odd, farang (foreigner) thinking. On my second day of volunteering at [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/joanphoto-e1310984853364-115x115.jpg "Wat Panlam – A Morning Visit To The Temple")
Wat Panlam – A Morning Visit To The Temple
Posted on July 18, 2011 | 1 CommentMundo Volunteer visit to a Forest Wat in Bueng Khan, Thailand I have always viewed Wats and Buddhist monasteries as mystic places that those of us not knowing about the Buddhist ways were restricted from visiting. Nalinrat, my new friend from Mundo Exchange, helped me overcome that odd, farang (foreigner) thinking. On my second day of volunteering at [...] -
Candle Festival (July 15, 2011)
Posted on June 28, 2011 | No CommentsIt is the beginning of Buddhist Lent cerebration. Various institutions e.g. schools, colleges and universities including public and private organization will craft and organize a colorful candle procession, music and dancing, leading to a temple where the offering of the candle will be made. -
![[ June 26, 2011; ] Phra Sunthorn Vohara, known as Sunthorn Phu, is a poet of epic verse (Nirat) who has helped take famous stories from Thailand's rich and varied history and compose them as text which is celebrated as amongst Thailand's most famous literary works. In 1986, 200 years after his birth, UNESCO recognised him as a respected world poet. He is celebrated in [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/sunthornpu_031-115x115.jpg "Sunthorn Phu, epic Thai poet, celebration.")
Sunthorn Phu, epic Thai poet, celebration.
Posted on June 20, 2011 | No Comments[ June 26, 2011; ] Phra Sunthorn Vohara, known as Sunthorn Phu, is a poet of epic verse (Nirat) who has helped take famous stories from Thailand's rich and varied history and compose them as text which is celebrated as amongst Thailand's most famous literary works. In 1986, 200 years after his birth, UNESCO recognised him as a respected world poet. He is celebrated in [...] -
![[ July 1, 2011 to July 3, 2011. ] The Phi Ta Khon festival held in the astoundingly beautiful mountainous areas of Dan Sai in the province of Loei. It is a sacred festival similar, in a fashion, to the Day of the Dead in Mexico which has many strong spiritual connections and also a lot of fun too. In 2011 the festival will [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/peetakhon-e1308282404676-115x115.jpg "Ghost Festival in Dan Sai, Loei (Pee Ta Khon)")
Ghost Festival in Dan Sai, Loei (Pee Ta Khon)
Posted on June 17, 2011 | No Comments[ July 1, 2011 to July 3, 2011. ] The Phi Ta Khon festival held in the astoundingly beautiful mountainous areas of Dan Sai in the province of Loei. It is a sacred festival similar, in a fashion, to the Day of the Dead in Mexico which has many strong spiritual connections and also a lot of fun too. In 2011 the festival will [...] -
![Candace and Marta having conversation with a monk
Many tourists making the sojourn to Asia probably plan to see a temple, or “wat,” at some point on their journey. Religious buildings and gathering places are common tourist attractions for any travel destination, but there is something about the majestic Asian temples that draws a foreigner in to see them [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Meditation-at-the-Temple-e1297746651483-115x115.jpg "A Temple Stay in Thailand, Candace Birkelbach")
A Temple Stay in Thailand, Candace Birkelbach
Posted on February 15, 2011 | 1 CommentCandace and Marta having conversation with a monk Many tourists making the sojourn to Asia probably plan to see a temple, or “wat,” at some point on their journey. Religious buildings and gathering places are common tourist attractions for any travel destination, but there is something about the majestic Asian temples that draws a foreigner in to see them [...] -
![[ May 11, 2011 9:00 AM to June 25, 2011 9:00 AM. ] On each side of the Mekong river a shared, centuries old, tradition from Isaan and Laos comes to life in a grand way for three days of the year. The Rocket Festival (Bun Bang Fai) of North Eastern Thailand and Laos predates the discovery of gunpowder and baffles scholars as to it's origins. The festival generally commemorates the [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Rocket Festivals (Bun Bang Fai ) of North East Thailand")
Rocket Festivals (Bun Bang Fai ) of North East Thailand
Posted on February 14, 2011 | No Comments[ May 11, 2011 9:00 AM to June 25, 2011 9:00 AM. ] On each side of the Mekong river a shared, centuries old, tradition from Isaan and Laos comes to life in a grand way for three days of the year. The Rocket Festival (Bun Bang Fai) of North Eastern Thailand and Laos predates the discovery of gunpowder and baffles scholars as to it's origins. The festival generally commemorates the [...] -
Buddha’s birthday (Visakha Bucha or Visakha Puja)
Posted on February 9, 2011 | No Comments[ May 17, 2011; ] This Holy Buddhist day celebrates his birth, enlightenment & entry into Nirvana. Also known as Vesak or Visakah Pujz is the major Buddhist festival of the year. It is celebrated in May during the first full moon day except during a leap year when the festival comes in June. Vaisakha with its May western counterpart [...] -
Royal Plowing and Farmers Day (Kan Phuetchamongkhon)
Posted on February 9, 2011 | No Comments[ May 13, 2011; ] Ancient Royal Family, Brahmin Priests and Thai farmer ceremony of planting of rice. It is a semi religious holiday that dates back over 700 years. There are events at the Grand Palace which is overseen by the King or crowned Prince and other ceremonies throughout the Kingdom where the first seeds of rice for the [...] -
Coronation Day in Thailand
Posted on February 9, 2011 | No Comments[ May 5, 2011; ] May 5th is the annual celebration of the much loved King Rama IX becoming officially crowned King of Thailand in 1949. He is the longest ruling monarch on Earth and has achieved remarkable success in instilling community development programs which has benefited the people of Thailand, and elsewhere, enormously. He is loved by the people of the nation and [...]