As the financial and business hub in Thailand that produces the most wealth for the country, you’ll find a wide range of internship opportunities in this rapidly growing city. You’ll also have plenty of professional opportunities to network in this economic center of the country.

Short-Term Internships vs. Summer Internships vs. Long-Term Internships. While internships are available year-round, you’ll need to decide on a duration that fits your field experience needs and budget. Also, weather is another factor you’ll need to take into consideration — November through March is ideal for cool weather (December/January is peak tourist season) and the summers are hot, humid, and rainy.

Popular Fields of Work. Whether you’re interested in interning in the field of culinary arts or marine science, you’ll have your pick of the lot when you decide to apply for Bangkok internships thanks to the city’s many professional resources. Overall, the most popular fields for interns include tourism, education (including teaching English and earning your TEFL certificate), and business.

Paid vs. Unpaid Internships in Bangkok. While you probably won’t make a lot of money with paid internships, which are primarily in the fields of hospitality and business, most internships offer housing, food, and even language lessons as part of the compensation. You could also earn college credits from interning in Bangkok. Not only that, but you’ll be gaining international experience in an affordable country, so how can you begin to put a price on the value of that?