check out a typical lifeworks thailand itinerary.
Since in-country logistics are subject to change for reasons outside our control - and our community service work changes with the needs of our partner organizations - please take the table below as a guide only. And, as always, feel free to give us a call at 800.808.2115 or +1.941.924.2115 for the most up-to-date information!
DAY |
DESCRIPTION |
1 |
Fly day - Students fly from New York (JFK) and Los Angeles to meet in Seoul, South Korea before continuing on to Bangkok. Typically a Lifeworks staff member joins the flight that contains the most students. |
2 |
Sawatdee! Arrival in Bangkok - Students arrive in the late evening and get settled into their hotel. Evening Lifeworks orientation, check-in, and safety briefing. Students enjoy their first of many delicious Thai meals, and try to get some sleep after months of anticipation come to an end. |
3 |
Beating Jet Lag in Bangkok! - Students explore the wonders of this fascinating Southeast Asian metropolis. Stops include the major palaces and temples, a long-tailed boat tour, Khao San Road, and a traditional Thai massage! |
4 |
Amazing Adyuthaya - Students travel to this ancient capital, now UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stops include ornate temples and a sampling of traditional Thai candy and mangosteens! |
5 |
DPF Kindergarten Sports Day - Student's first exposure to the wonderful children of the Duang Prateep Foundation including DPF introductions, Q&A, and a tour of the slum. It's an eye-opening introduction! - there's much work to be done. Students have an action packed afternoon of games, sports, and activities with the underprivileged children of Klong Toey. Activities can include tug-of-wars, dance contests, water balloon relays, and much more! Students listen to stories of the realities of life in the Bangkok slum, and retire to the hotel after a full day of fun and insight. |
6 - 9 |
Petchburi - Students travel to Petchburi for action packed days in the New Life Project. Educational puppet shows, cultural exchanges, English teaching, sports, arts and crafts, and school remodeling projects are just a few of the activities planned for these underprivileged rural schools. |
10 - 11 |
Kanchanaburi - Students join with children of the New Life Project for rice plantings, krathong making, Thai dance, weaving, elephant trekking and much more. It's a rare treat and a "beacon of light" for these children to be exposed to a world outside of their slum home. |
12 - 16 |
Chumphon - Students explore Chumphon. Activities include beach exploration, rubber making, cultural performances, tree plantings and more in this beautiful southern province. |
17 - 19 |
Wrap up with the great people of Klong Toey - Students assist in the construction of earth houses in Klong Toey, Bangkok. With poor sanitation, student's work provides clean and comfortable homes for very grateful low-income families. Other activities include community painting projects, Thai cooking, and feeding the lovely, but sick, Klong Toey elders in their homes. |
20 |
Final night - Students explore the Jim Thompson House and local markets for last minute souvenirs. Students have a grand feast on their final night, and, perhaps, shed a few tears during our slideshow and closing program. |
21 |
So Hard To Say Goodbye - Students say goodbye to their new friends at Lifeworks. Without fail there are a mix of emotions - there is excitement to return home; there is sadness to leave. Students fly together Bangkok to Seoul, South Korea with the help of Lifeworks' professional staff, continue on to New York (JFK) or Los Angeles airports, and from there towards their respective homes and families. |
