Chiang Mai Volunteer Group #251; November, 2018
Presenting Chiang Mai Volunteer and Intern Group #251! This group arrived a few weeks ago and started in their projects after their 2 day orientation. Many of them are here for quite a while, which is great. They are currently enjoying taking part in the northern Thai festival of Loy Krathong. Three are 13 volunteers and interns in the group. A good sized, and very diverse group, with members coming from Germany, the UK, Denmark, Columbia, the USA, Chile, Australia, France, Canada and Austria.<br />
Bangkok Volunteer Groups #77 & #78; November, 2018
Presenting Bangkok Volunteer Groups #76 and #77. Only three volunteers from the USA, and Canada. These volunteers and interns took part in our Medical Internship and Teaching Monks Volunteer Project.<br />
Happy Loy Krathong 2018!
Hot air sky lanterns (Kom Loy) being released by the hundreds fill the night sky. People in traditional clothing release small intricately made banana leaf boats with candles, incense, flowers and offerings in rivers, streams and canals. Fireworks boom on throughout the night as parades fill the streets with music, floats and beauty contests. There are firecrackers popping away everywhere, dancing and plenty of drink to be had. When Thais do a festival, they do it big! <br />
Chiang Mai Volunteer Groups #248, #249 & #250; October, 2018
Presenting Chiang Mai Volunteer Groups #248, #249, and #250. A bit late on posting these photos and groups. Three groups in total since late September and through October. A total of seven volunteers and interns from the USA, Puerto Rico, New Zealand, Canada, England and Chile. As our teaching programs were unavailable in October, these volunteers took part in our Elephant Nursery, Children's Home, and Elephant Nursery Volunteer Projects.<br />
Chiang Mai Volunteer Group #247; September, 2018
Presenting Chiang Mai Volunteer Group #247! The volunteers in this group are from England, Canada, Australia and the USA. They finished orientation over the weekend and started in their projects earlier this week, and are participating in our Low-Cost Teaching Program, Womens Empowerment and Elephant Nursery Volunteer Projects. <br />
Bangkok Volunteer Group #75; September, 2018
Presenting Bangkok Volunteer Group #75! This group is only two volunteers. Andreas is from Austria, and David is from the USA. They completed orientation over the weekend, and started in their projects on Monday. They are participating in our Kindergarten and Teaching Monks Volunteer Projects. <br />
Chiang Mai Volunteer Group #246; August, 2018
Presenting Chiang Mai Volunteer Group #246! A small group of four volunteers and interns. This group completed orientation and started their projects last week. They are participating in our Medical Internship and our Womens Empowerment Volunteer Project.<br />
Bangkok Volunteer Group #74; August, 2018
Presenting Bangkok Volunteer Group #74! A small group of four volunteers and interns from Italy, Germany, and Portugal. The participants in the group are partaking in Medical Internship Project and English Education Volunteer Project. They completed orientation over the weekend and started in their projects earlier this week.<br />
Thailand Mother's Day!
Every country has its own Mother’s Day, which is a time to pay respects to all the mums for their undying love and care they bestow upon their children, and in the Land of Smiles, this day falls on the Queen of Thailand’s birthday, August 12th. Mother’s Day in Thailand sees many activities and gatherings that are dedicated to mothers everywhere and as this day is also Queen Sirikit’s birthday. Mother’s Day is a national holiday.<br />
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