Internships in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Education placements are one of the most desired types of internships in Chiang Mai. Teaching placements are available working with nearly all populations, both within the city and in the nearby villages. 

One of the most dynamic teaching internships in Chiang Mai involves working with novice monks. As Thailand is a predominately Buddhist nation, there are a large number of monks, mainly males, that reside in and around the city. While a male serves as a monk they are offered education through a temple or Buddhist University. By teaching monks, interns will be able to experience their life and routine first hand. Monks view every opportunity as a learning experience and greatly enjoy working with interns from all backgrounds, no matter what their religious background. This type of internship program in Chiang Mai is especially wonderful for those looking to learn more about world religions and work in a peaceful environment.

Medical/Health. The medical field is highly competitive worldwide, so completing a medical internship program in Chiang Mai is a great way to set yourself apart from your competitors. Throughout Asia, Thailand is known for its expert staff and state-of-the-art medical equipment, so interning in Chiang Mai is a great option for those interested in medical internships in Asia. Medical interns most often work directly with a Thai doctor full time, and learn from them through their daily routine. Medical students from all backgrounds are invited to join, including but not limited to those in the following subfields optometry, dental, surgery, nursing, pediatrics, and emergency care. Interning at a hospital in Chiang Mai will surely do more than build an intern’s resume.

Elephant Camps. Elephants are known around the world for their size, beauty, and remarkable intelligence. As beloved as they are, they are not always treated fairly. Interns who chose to spend their internship program in Chiang Mai at an elephant camp will have a wide range of responsibilities, and a one of a kind internship experience. Each day will start bathing and feeding the elephants in the local river, in most placements. Next interns will likely prepare the elephants for a full day of being loved by tourists from all over the world. Elephant camps are usually located directly in local villages and run by the local people.

There is also a large need for skill training and language learning for staff of elephant camps, so while the elephants are on duty, interns might be able to provide basic English lessons to staff. Interning in Chiang Mai at an elephant camp will allow interns to not only allows develop a relationship with these gentle giants, they will also be able to develop lasting relationships with the kind hearted villagers. Elephant camp internships are ideal for those with a background in environmental studies, veterinary science, and animal welfare.