Thailand Studies: Language, Culture, & Community
Program Overview
This intensive experiential learning course will immerse you in the language, culture, and communities of Thailand. Through classroom study on a Thai university campus, cultural workshops, and community-based excursions, you will develop practical Thai language skills, gain insight into Thai society and religion, and reflect on your cross-cultural experiences in context.
This course optionally may be taken for 3 US or 6 ECTS Credits administered through an official Payap University transcript.
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What's Included
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- Summer
- Asian Studies
- Culture
- Thai
Updated Dec 16, 2025
Program Details
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Locations
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
Fields & Subjects
- Asian Studies
- Culture
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026
- Terms Available
- Summer
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Couples, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
- Grade school to 8th grade
- Some high school, no diploma
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- Some college credit, no degree
- Trade/technical/vocational training
- Associate degree
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
- Professional degree
- Doctorate degree
- No schooling completed
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Guest House
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18-35
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Will my university accept the transfer credit?
Ultimately it is up to your university if and what credits you will receive for your participation. Before the program we can provide a syllabus for the program which you can provide to your academic advisor, they will be able to tell you if you can receive credit based on the contents of the syllabus. If your school is willing to accept the transfer credit, we will issue a transcript based on your successful completion of the coursework.
What exactly is included in the program costs?
Included: Shared housing, classes, all breakfasts, all lunches, transportation for program activities, activity costs, field trips.
NOT included: Some dinners, spending money, flights, insurance.
What's the housing situation like?
All of our programs include shared housing, you will be assigned a roommate. The facilities may vary between a guesthouse style or dormitory style.
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