Holidays in May for Thailand
After the crazy times of [Songkran in Chiang Mai](http://chiangmaibest.com/thai-holidays-festivals/songkran/), one might think that Thailand lulls itself into a few months of relative calm. That is not the case for the month of May, as several events take place, and Visaka Bucha which begins in early June should be on the radar screen of anyone in Thailand.<br />
Chakri Day 2012 Weekend Events
There are several events this Friday April 6th, and over the weekend, April 7-8th, 2012. Friday is Chakri Day; there will be elections in Phuket and Chiang Mai and other towns and provinces; and Monday April 9th will be the royal cremation ceremony of HRH Princess Bejaratana Rajasud.<br />
Loy Krathong, Yee Peng, Chiang Mai 2011
Loy Krathong, the festival of lights, also known in Northern Thailand as Yee Peng, is an amazing festival to behold. In Chiang Mai the celebration and festivities last four days. In 2011, Loy Krathong begins on Tuesday, November 8th with events through Friday, November 11th. There are even a few pre-festivity events beginning on Sunday, November 6th.<br />
Volunteer Thailand News for November
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Volunteering in Thailand with Elephants
Thai Elephants<br />
King Chulalongkorn Holiday
Chulalongkorn Thailand Holiday <br />
Thailand Volunteer Vacations
With beautiful beaches, green forested mountains, a rich culture and amazing food, It’s hard to find a place more beautiful than Thailand to take a vacation. Thailand offers a lot for the traveler, visitor and volunteer. <br />
Volunteer Teaching in Thailand
Smiles, giggles and “Good morning teacher!” is how lessons begin in classrooms throughout Thailand. The respect teachers hold in Thai society and the hunger Thai students have for learning English makes it a perfect place to teach. <br />
Volunteering in Thailand Advice
This posting about volunteering in Thailand advice, is written by Todd Cikraji, the director of Friends for Asia, long term resident of Thailand and a Returned United States Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV) from Kyrgyzstan (2001) and Thailand (2004).<br />
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Volunteer or Intern in Thailand
These projects provide authentic access to Thai communities, beyond typical tourist experiences. The connections formed while volunteering create lasting impacts, both for volunteers and the local people whose lives they touch.