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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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 [...] -
![Mundo Exchange volunteer Annie with host sister
When I volunteered in Thailand I was able to experience the wonderful life with my home stay family. Every day I would wake up and get ready for school, and the mother of the house would say, “Good morning!” – one of the few English phrases she learned during [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Annie-and-host-family-e1310350177192-115x115.jpg "Annie Thai Volunteer Loving Home Stay Family")
Annie Thai Volunteer Loving Home Stay Family
Posted on November 3, 2010 | No CommentsMundo Exchange volunteer Annie with host sister When I volunteered in Thailand I was able to experience the wonderful life with my home stay family. Every day I would wake up and get ready for school, and the mother of the house would say, “Good morning!” – one of the few English phrases she learned during [...] -
![Volunteer Thailand, Amy, having a great time with Thai kids.
Amy Fry has twice volunteered with Mundo Exchange and now has assisted her Thai hosts as an orphanage manager; helping new volunteers learn how to work more effectively with the boys. While home in England she is a nurse and helps people there too. Amy is [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/5077545768_489f2ac5e8-e1297843694342-115x115.jpg "Volunteer Exchanges of Heart: Amy Fry")
Volunteer Exchanges of Heart: Amy Fry
Posted on July 22, 2010 | No CommentsVolunteer Thailand, Amy, having a great time with Thai kids. Amy Fry has twice volunteered with Mundo Exchange and now has assisted her Thai hosts as an orphanage manager; helping new volunteers learn how to work more effectively with the boys. While home in England she is a nurse and helps people there too. Amy is [...] -
![Linda Williamson, a talented musician, writes about Isaan music for us
I’m in Thailand for the first time as a Mundo Exchange and Laekplian Lokgatat volunteer, a traveller, a musician, an Irish fiddler to be exact, with a nodding acquaintance with South-East Asian music. Since I’ve been here I’ve spent quite a bit of time [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Thai-Guitarist-115x115.jpg "The Rough Guide to Issan Music, by Linda Danielson")
The Rough Guide to Issan Music, by Linda Danielson
Posted on June 30, 2010 | 2 CommentsLinda Williamson, a talented musician, writes about Isaan music for us I’m in Thailand for the first time as a Mundo Exchange and Laekplian Lokgatat volunteer, a traveller, a musician, an Irish fiddler to be exact, with a nodding acquaintance with South-East Asian music. Since I’ve been here I’ve spent quite a bit of time [...] -
![Camille from Australia decided to help out with some elephants during her time in Thailand. Having a natural apathy with nature and seeking a fairer balance between humanity and other life on this planet she felt it her duty to investigate the treatment of local wildlife. Camille has a biological science degree majoring in ecology [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Camille-and-Elephant-115x115.jpg "Giving elephants a better life")
Giving elephants a better life
Posted on June 30, 2010 | No CommentsCamille from Australia decided to help out with some elephants during her time in Thailand. Having a natural apathy with nature and seeking a fairer balance between humanity and other life on this planet she felt it her duty to investigate the treatment of local wildlife. Camille has a biological science degree majoring in ecology [...] -
![King Bhumibol Adulyadej celebrates his 60th year of coronation today. The King, also known as Rama IX by farang, has reigned as monarch since June 9th 1946. Upon the day of his crowning ceremony he was officially wed to Queen Somdej Phra Boromarajini and stated to “reign with righteousness for the benefit and happiness of [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/long-live-the-king-e1297735666163-115x115.jpg "60th anniversary of the coronation of The King of Thailand")
60th anniversary of the coronation of The King of Thailand
Posted on May 5, 2010 | 2 CommentsKing Bhumibol Adulyadej celebrates his 60th year of coronation today. The King, also known as Rama IX by farang, has reigned as monarch since June 9th 1946. Upon the day of his crowning ceremony he was officially wed to Queen Somdej Phra Boromarajini and stated to “reign with righteousness for the benefit and happiness of [...] -
![Universal Declaration of Human Rights
READING Education: law, debate, writing, reading for content
The following Human Rights Declaration was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly, December 10, 1948. Although this document is criticized at times it remains an excellent reading and discussion material for advanced English and ESL students. Many volunteers, members and friends of Mundo Exchange have [...]](http://mundoexchange.org/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Mundo Resources: Universal Declaration of Human Rights")
Mundo Resources: Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Posted on April 29, 2010 | No CommentsUniversal Declaration of Human Rights READING Education: law, debate, writing, reading for content The following Human Rights Declaration was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly, December 10, 1948. Although this document is criticized at times it remains an excellent reading and discussion material for advanced English and ESL students. Many volunteers, members and friends of Mundo Exchange have [...] -
State of emergency in Bangkok information
Posted on April 8, 2010 | 6 CommentsThe Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has produced another information sheet to keep people here and at home aware of any information they should know. It is very safe here and the matter appears to be completely internal with no harm being directed at tourists of visitors to Thailand. They main concern appears to be [...]