Chiang Mai Volunteer Group # 234: January, 2018
Presenting Chiang Mai Volunteer Group #234! A great group of 15 new volunteers and interns arrived Friday, and started in their projects on Monday. Members of the group are from the USA, Canada, Switzerland, Australia, Germany, and Denmark. Eight of the members of the group are participating in our Elephant Camp Project, including a family of three. In addition to our elephant campers, there are also medical interns, and volunteers in our English Education, International University for Monks, and Teaching Monks Projects. Please visit our projects page to view our different volunteer and intern opportunities.<br />
Chiang Mai Volunteer Group 233: December, 2017
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, Teaching Monks, Low-Cost Teaching and Elephant Camp Volunteer Projects. For more information on our volunteer and intern opportunities, please visit our projects page.<br />
Get Away for the Holidays
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. <br />
Bangkok Volunteer Group 60: November, 2017
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 volunteer and intern opportunities, please visit our projects page.<br />
Chiang Mai Volunteer Group 232: December, 2017
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. <br />
Father’s Day: Celebrating the Legacy of King Bhumibol
“We shall reign with righteousness for the benefits and happiness of the Siamese people.”<br />
Chiang Mai Volunteer Group 231: November 2017
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.<br />
Chiang Mai Volunteer Group #230
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 volunteers and interns arrived a week and a half ago. Their arrival day (Friday, the 3rd of November) was also the main day of celebration for the Loy Krathong festival. They got to make krathongs with our coordinating staff, and observe the customs of this lovely, cultural celebration of life.<br />
10 Year Anniversary - Friends for Asia!
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 multiple staff, volunteers and hubs around Thailand. <br />
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