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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Thailand Culture Archive
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![[ May 1, 2011 to May 2, 2011. ] May 1st is recognised by many countries as a day to pay respect to the workers within society for their allowing it to exist. Thailand is no different and this holiday is a very respectful and well mannered occasion where many people take the day of and share their experiences with family and friends.](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Thailand Labor Day")
Thailand Labor Day
Posted on February 9, 2011 | No Comments[ May 1, 2011 to May 2, 2011. ] May 1st is recognised by many countries as a day to pay respect to the workers within society for their allowing it to exist. Thailand is no different and this holiday is a very respectful and well mannered occasion where many people take the day of and share their experiences with family and friends. -
![[ April 13, 2011 to April 17, 2011. ] [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="504" caption="It's wet, it's hot, it's fantastic!"][/caption]
Thai New Year’s – Fun, family, and lots of water being thrown to celebrate the needed and important rainy season. Buddha images are washed and paraded through the temples and chalk is applied by way of a peaceful message to every face met smiling.
This is [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Untitled-2-e1297831904747-115x115.jpg "Songkran Festival or Bun Pi Mai")
Songkran Festival or Bun Pi Mai
Posted on February 9, 2011 | No Comments[ April 13, 2011 to April 17, 2011. ] [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="504" caption="It's wet, it's hot, it's fantastic!"][/caption] Thai New Year’s – Fun, family, and lots of water being thrown to celebrate the needed and important rainy season. Buddha images are washed and paraded through the temples and chalk is applied by way of a peaceful message to every face met smiling. This is [...] -
Buddhist New Years Thailand
Posted on February 9, 2011 | No Comments[ April 13, 2011; ] Buddhist New Years Thailand In countries where Theravada Buddhism is found like Thailand, Burma (Myanmar), Laos, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia, the Buddhist New Years is celebrated for three days from the first full moon day in April. Buddhist New Years are dependent on culture and backgrounds of the people too but usually the specific [...] -
Chakri Memorial Day (Wan Chakkri)
Posted on February 9, 2011 | No Comments[ April 6, 2011; ] This Thai National Holiday celebrates the day in 1782 that King Rama I was crowned as the first king of the Chakri dynasty. It is also a celebration of the continued dynasty of King Rama I to IX and is a special day for all the people of Thailand. For up-to-date information about this royal [...] -
![[ February 18, 2011; ] [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="270" caption="A full moon seen over a wat on this special occasion"][/caption]
This National Holiday honors Buddha and his 1st teachings 9 months after his enlightenment. It is believed that on this day the Lord Buddha taught his ways and ordained his first disciples. Thais and volunteers often celebrate by going to a local wat or [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Makha-Puja-e1297833430787-115x115.jpg "Magha Puja or Makha Bucha Day, February 18th, 2011")
Magha Puja or Makha Bucha Day, February 18th, 2011
Posted on February 9, 2011 | No Comments[ February 18, 2011; ] [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="270" caption="A full moon seen over a wat on this special occasion"][/caption] This National Holiday honors Buddha and his 1st teachings 9 months after his enlightenment. It is believed that on this day the Lord Buddha taught his ways and ordained his first disciples. Thais and volunteers often celebrate by going to a local wat or [...] -
![Hugh talking and volunteering with Thai Students
Some Thai Mores and Norms of the Social Rules of Thailand, Do’s and Don’ts’
(What to do and not do as a traveler, guest, volunteer or tourist in Thailand)
All cultures have their own perspective of what “good manners or cultural ways” entail. For Thais some of the acceptable cultural ways, [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Mara-and-Annie1-e1297234752634-115x115.jpg "Cultural Ways and Do’s and Dont’s of Thailand")
Cultural Ways and Do’s and Dont’s of Thailand
Posted on February 8, 2011 | No CommentsHugh talking and volunteering with Thai Students Some Thai Mores and Norms of the Social Rules of Thailand, Do’s and Don’ts’ (What to do and not do as a traveler, guest, volunteer or tourist in Thailand) All cultures have their own perspective of what “good manners or cultural ways” entail. For Thais some of the acceptable cultural ways, [...] -
![Din-Nong-Dan-Nue Community
Ban-Tard, Amphur Mueng, Udon Thani, 41000
Field Notes: Val, Mundo Exchange and Laekplian Lokgatat
Alternative Eco Projects and Thai ways
The Friday of 14th of January 2011, Nalinrat our Thai host from Laekplian Lokgatat, Gyb who is currently another one of our volunteer Thai hosts and is learning about herbs with Nalinrat, and I, Valérie, who [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/5-Morning-Chanting-115x115.jpg "Valérie at Din-Nong-Dan-Nue Community")
Valérie at Din-Nong-Dan-Nue Community
Posted on January 28, 2011 | 2 CommentsDin-Nong-Dan-Nue Community Ban-Tard, Amphur Mueng, Udon Thani, 41000 Field Notes: Val, Mundo Exchange and Laekplian Lokgatat Alternative Eco Projects and Thai ways The Friday of 14th of January 2011, Nalinrat our Thai host from Laekplian Lokgatat, Gyb who is currently another one of our volunteer Thai hosts and is learning about herbs with Nalinrat, and I, Valérie, who [...] -
Learn about King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Posted on December 4, 2010 | No CommentsLearn about the King of Thailand Thailand is a rich and diverse culture which encompasses over 60 million people from regions of every tropical type imaginable. From the mountainous Chiang Rai area to the beach resorts of the islands. In every country there are areas of dispute over political systems, customs, music and where is best in the country. [...] -
![Books and Information on All Things Thai
Mundo Exchange volunteers and interns in Thailand have created a list of books and reading about Thailand and Thai culture. Some of the works included are fiction, others are about history, the arts, and the cultural ways of this Thai society. Travelers, tourists and armchair anthropologists may enjoy some [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Books-Nalirat-and-Mara-and-cats-e1289359920378-115x115.jpg "Books & Readings for Thailand Volunteers and Travelers")
Books & Readings for Thailand Volunteers and Travelers
Posted on October 14, 2010 | No CommentsBooks and Information on All Things Thai Mundo Exchange volunteers and interns in Thailand have created a list of books and reading about Thailand and Thai culture. Some of the works included are fiction, others are about history, the arts, and the cultural ways of this Thai society. Travelers, tourists and armchair anthropologists may enjoy some [...] -
![Volunteer Sandra learns some Buddhist ways.
Mundo Exchange volunteer, Sandra , from Australia returned to help us once again with our Thai Buddhist projects in Isan, Thailand. Sandra brought with her the joy of helping Thai people. She went to a forest wat and helped the monks learn a bit more English. Sandra finds this particular Buddhist temple a wonderful [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Sandra-relaxing-115x115.jpg "Aussie Volunteer Sandra, Returns to Support Thailand")
Aussie Volunteer Sandra, Returns to Support Thailand
Posted on August 9, 2010 | No CommentsVolunteer Sandra learns some Buddhist ways. Mundo Exchange volunteer, Sandra , from Australia returned to help us once again with our Thai Buddhist projects in Isan, Thailand. Sandra brought with her the joy of helping Thai people. She went to a forest wat and helped the monks learn a bit more English. Sandra finds this particular Buddhist temple a wonderful [...]