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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![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 [...] -
![[ 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 [...] -
![[ 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 [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Buddha’s birthday (Visakha Bucha or Visakha Puja)")
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 [...] -
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 [...] -
![[ 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 [...] -
Sandra Helping Buddhists in Thailand with Mundo Exchange
Posted on January 28, 2010 | 1 CommentVolunteer Sandra comes to help Mundo Exchange and Laekplian Lokgatat with Buddhists wanting to learn more about other cultures and English communication skills. She participated in various ceremonies and helped many during her stay in Isaan Thailand.