
Bangkok Transportation
While working with communities in Bangkok our volunteers get plenty of time to get out and explore the city for themselves. In Bangkok public transportation is easy to find and it’s affordable. During our Bangkok Volunteer and Intern Orientation, our staff will introduce participants to Bangkok’s BTS rail system services most of the cities popular areas and taxis are plentiful and cheap, but Bangkok traffic can be crazy sometimes and most opt for the BTS. Tuk tuks are a popular way to get around the city but can be more expensive. Also Bangkok has many motorbike taxis that are cheap and quick but not nearly as safe.
Bangkok Shopping
Bangkok features some of the best shopping in Asia with everything from large super-malls filled with high-end designer brands to small Thai-style markets with secondhand clothing and handcrafted goods. Siam Paragon sits in the heart of the city’s business district and boasts some popular international brands. Within walking distance from Siam Paragon are also Central World, Platinum Shopping Center and Central Chidlom. One of Bangkok's newer shopping centers is Terminal 21, which has a different theme for each level of the high rise shopping center.
Bangkok Food
People all over the world know Thailand for it’s amazing cuisine; spicy, savory, sour, and sweet, Thailand’s food stands out as some of the best in the world. In Bangkok, you’ll never have to go far to find something tasty and the local markets are excellent places to try the local food. And because our volunteers spend an extended period of time in Bangkok they can really get out there and see what food the city has to offer.