Gap Year Programs in Thailand
Picture yourself enjoying a bowl of tom yum goong (hot and sour Thai soup) while relaxing beneath swaying palm trees after a day of exploring bustling markets and taking a dip at the nearby beach. Sound too good to be true? Well, it’s actually within your reach! Taking a gap year in Thailand is this and so much more. You’ll not only have the time of your life, you’ll be helping to improve the lives of others with the myriad of volunteer programs and activities available for your Thailand gap year!


The Intern Group

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Pacific Discovery
Thailand, Laos, Vietnam & Cambodia Gap Semester
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Carpe Diem Education
Southeast Asia Semester | Carpe Diem Education Gap Year
A region accentuated by the colorful robes of Buddhist monks, the...

Impact Gap Year

South Africa, France and Thailand Gap Year Exploration
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Institute for Global Studies

Avian Conservation, Research and Tourism Internships
Avian conservation and study are close to the heart of the Instit...
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International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
World’s #1 Volunteer Programs. 40+ Countries from $20/day!
International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) brings people together from all...
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GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
GoEco - Top Rated & Award Winning Volunteer Programs Abroad
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Seamester Study Abroad at Sea
Seamester Study Abroad and Gap Year Voyages
Seamester is the educational adventure of a lifetime! For more th...

Semester at Sea
Semester at Sea: Global Study Abroad on a Floating Campus
Join Semester at Sea on this global journey and make the world YO...
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EF Gap Year
EF Gap Semester: 10-Week Programs in Multiple Destinations
Embark on a unique global experience in 10 weeks. An EF Gap Semes...
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Gapforce
Southeast Asia Explorer with Gapforce
Combine adventure travel and volunteering in this awesome 8-week ...
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Oyster Worldwide
Gap Year Travel with Oyster Worldwide
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ARCC Programs
ARCC Gap: Southeast Asia - Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand
This 70-day Southeast Asia Gap Program takes you beyond the tradi...

Volunteer World
Volunteer World: Best Volunteer Abroad Programs Worldwide
Looking to apply your talent and expertise to a good cause? Find ...
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Rustic Pathways
Rustic Pathways Gap Semester
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A Guide to Gap Year in Thailand
Best Cities
The first step to an amazing gap year in Thailand is choosing your destination and program. Check out these very different cities to see which would best fit your interests!
Bangkok. If you’re looking for an exciting city to explore, Bangkok takes the cake. Its vibrant city streets, ornate temples, and incredible shopping districts will keep your schedule packed. Its central location also makes it a great base camp for further explorations during gap year programs in Thailand! Did we mention the mouth watering street food?!
Chiang Mai. Located in the mountainous north of Thailand, Chiang Mai provides a calmer form of city living for a gap year in Thailand. You’ll have access to cafes, restaurants, and markets while still being a stone’s throw from the picturesque countryside. You’re also sure to have company as Chiang Mai is full of expat artists, teachers, and more.
Phuket. Dreaming of living the beach life? Phuket is definitely the place for you! Southern Thailand’s island of Phuket is known for its white sandy beaches and clear blue water. Day trips to outlying islands (especially Phi Phi) are a must, and snorkelling will soon be your favorite past time (just watch out for those jellyfish).
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