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Presenting Chiang Mai Volunteer and Intern Group #233. This group of ten volunteers and interns arrived over the weekend and started in their projects on Monday. Ten volunteers and interns from Australia, the USA, Canada, Switzerland, and Germany. They are participating in our Medical Internship, Children’s Home, […]

Now that it’s December, all everyone seems to be talking about is gift giving, large gatherings and all the holiday cheer you’re supposed to be feeling. We understand how tiring and overwhelming Christmas can be, and avoiding it altogether might just be what you need. Instead of […]

Presenting Bangkok Volunteer Group #60! This group arrived and started their projects in November. It’s a small group of three volunteers from Austria, Mexico and Germany. They are taking part in our Bangkok Orphanage, Teaching Monks and English Education Volunteer Projects. For more information about our different […]

Presenting Chiang Mai Volunteer and Intern Group #232. Early December is a beautiful time to be in Chiang Mai. The weather has turned into our lovely cool season days, with warm sunny days, and cool clear nights. Group 232 here has eight volunteers from Germany, Switzerland, Australia, […]

“We shall reign with righteousness for the benefits and happiness of the Siamese people.” These words, pledged by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on his Coronation Day in 1950, were faithfully carried out throughout his seven-decade reign. Also known as the “Father of Nation” and the “Development […]

Presenting Chiang Mai Volunteer Group #231. Three ladies from Canada, The Netherlands and Australia. The volunteers in this group are participating in our Single Mother’s Home and International University for Monks Volunteer Projects. For more information about our volunteer and intern opportunities, please visit our projects page. […]

Presenting Chiang Mai Volunteer and Intern Group #230! Early November signals the re-opening of the schools after the Thailand mid-school year break. It’s really a lovely time of year, as the rains have stopped, and cooler, more comfortable weather is upon us. This group of 17 new […]

Wow, has the time flown by. This month is an extra exciting one as it marks our 10th year of operations and anniversary here at the Friends for Asia Foundation. What started as a one person staff and team back in November 2007, has now expanded to […]

November is upon us, and after a quieter October, things are starting to pick up. Early November sees the schools re-opening for the second term, which means here at Friends for Asia, we are back in full swing. With the weather also settling, it’s a lovely time […]

Presenting Bangkok Volunteer Groups 58 and 59! Two small groups during our quiet October. Due to the schools being closed in Thailand, our project opportunities are limited in October. Nele- Marie Kraatz, Stäbelow, Germany, Orphanage and English Education ( 12 weeks) Juliana Naw, Minnesota, USA, Medical Internship […]