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Why study in Thailand?

“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things” by Henry Miller – Study in Thailand and you will see lots of new things.

Thailand is the major hub of Southeast Asia with various attractions that reflect extraordinary culture and tradition. Thailand is ranked in the top 3 of the best country in the world to visit. Bangkok, the capital city, is one of the most visited cities of all time. There are other provinces such as Chiangmai, Phuket, Chonburi, and Krabi in top ranking as well. It is a destination that will surely offer something new to you every day while you are spending your time here. That’s why studying in Thailand will be one of your most memorable experience.

Apart from the amazing attractions, Thailand has become one of the popular destination for education among international students, especially in Southeast Asia region. There are several high-quality institutions nationwide that are more than ready to host international students.

Studying degrees in prestigious universities are also a great opportunity for you. There are more than 20 universities that are open for international students. Some universities are well known among the oldest universities in the world. Most of the courses are up to date and rather interesting. You will definitely find your best fit choice of study according to your preference at relatively affordable budget when study in Thailand.

Fresh graduates, who are looking for an Internship Program as well as those who are looking for taking a Gap year in Thailand are highly welcomed. The tuition fee and the living cost are great advantages in Thailand. We will assist you with that and support you all the way. So why study in Thailand…a simple answer will be it is one of the best countries in the world.

OUR SERVICES

SCHOOL/UNIVERSITY PLACEMENT

We have a large network of schools and universities across Thailand. There are more than 100 high schools and 50 universities in almost 60 provinces. They are well selected and ready to host international students.

Besides the assistance to help you with the enrollment and getting the acceptance, we also take care of your accommodation if needed. As your safety and wellness are our first priority, we recommend high school students to stay with our screened local host family. For university and gap year students, a campus-dormitory to a service apartment seem to be a great choice.

VISA AND INSURANCE SERVICES

It requires a student visa to study in Thailand. There could be lots of paper works and it can be an overwhelming and confusing process so it is better to have our expert teams handling it for you so that you could get it completed accurately and timely. It is the inclusive program we offer, therefore, the visa service is free of charge.

SUPPORT

Our team will be hands-on to help, advice, and answer any queries you may have. In case of any difficulties or emergency, we are on stand-by to provide you 24/7 assistance and support. We are here to support you right from the first day you arrive at the airport until the last day of your program.

ORIENTATION

We totally understand that the difference of cultures and new environments will definitely impact your experience. To ensure that you gain the confidence to explore and experience Thailand comfortably, we will be guiding you through the orientations and trainings. Understanding this at the beginning of your stay will help you handle the culture shock and homesickness better so that you gain more time to fully enjoy your life-changing adventure while studying in Thailand.

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Accommodation

“Travel opens your heart, broadens your mind, and fills your life with stories to tell” By Paula Bendfeldt – Let Thailand be your destination, aim for your best performance while we take care of your wellbeing and safety.

There are plenty of accommodation choices in Thailand depends on your preference and budget. You can choose to stay in an on-campus dormitory, an apartment or a condominium for rents at various range of cost. It’s normally based on locations, length of rental contracts and a few conditions.

You might consider the school or university dormitory as the first option of accommodations that might come to your mind when deciding to study in Thailand. To avoid time and cost of commuting to study, some may prefer to live on campus at the dormitory. It is normally more affordable. However, you might need to take into account that there are quite a few restrictions at the dormitory for security reasons, as well as a lack of privacy since you might have to share the room and some facilities with your dormitory mates.

Another choice that might be more interesting with more freedom for your study in Thailand experience is the rental apartments. The rental prices range from USD100-400 depends on the room size, location and the market price. Typically, the apartment owner will expect at least 6-month rental contract with at least 1 month deposit.

The other choice of accommodation, highly recommended for the high school and gap year students, is a home-stay with a well-screened host family. You will be fully immersed in Thai traditions and culture, be cherished with homemade meals and get to learn more about Thai people. It might not be the common option for the bit city area like Bangkok, but we will definitely help you find the best placement, if needed.

Your accommodation while studying in Thailand will not be an issue. We will help you find a good one according to your budget. It does not matter if you come for a GAP Year, Summer Program, High School in Thailand or University level, let us take care of your accommodation in Thailand.

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Living in Thailand

“Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living” by Miriam Beard – Living in Thailand is comfortable and rather easy. Let us support you all the way.

Thailand is one of most favorite countries in the world of several world travelers. Not only the country is blessed with tropical climate all year long, its people, its culture and its uniqueness are major contributions why living in Thailand is rather fascinating.

Thailand is known for being a relatively low cost of living. It is on average 33.3% lower than in the United States. You can enjoy a typical scrumptious meal within USD1-3 budget anywhere. Thai cuisine is famous for the combination of flavors from fresh and fine ingredients. Besides street food that can easily be found everywhere, there are also variety of international food you can easily have at reasonable price, especially in big cities like Bangkok, Chiangmai, Phuket and several others.

Your lifestyle can be another factor to your cost of living in Thailand. There are many mega-shopping malls, department stores, small shops, shopping streets and night markets in Bangkok as well as main cities in each region. It might cost more if you enjoy shopping, hitting the gym, going to a cinema or dining out at good bars and restaurants. However, it is still considered cheaper than it would be in the USA or European countries.

Living in Thailand is a great experience. We have one of the best delicious food in the World. Our cost of living is on the lower side. Food in high school and university is acceptable. Our street food is one of the best in the World. There are also plenty of international restaurants everywhere. Finding a good accommodation is easy and most importantly you will get a chance to travel in one of the most visited countries in the World. It does not matter if you come for a GAP Year, Summer Program, High School in Thailand or University level, we will take care of your well-being of living in Thailand.

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Activities and Excursions

“Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and celebrate the journey” by Fitzhugh Mullan – Let Thailand be your new journey. Balance your time to explore more activities and excursions in Thailand.

Over decades, Thailand is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. From the stunning plains and mountains in the north to the white sand beaches of the east and the south, with variety of activities and excursions that you can enjoy almost all year long, Thailand has so much to offer that you would want to experience more yourself.

Food trips

One of a must-do when visiting Thailand is definitely exploring local cuisine which is well known for its richness of flavors. Beside most popular dishes among world travelers are Tom Yum Kung (Thai Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp) and Pad Thai (Thai noodle stir fry with a sweet-savoury-sour sauce), there are many more enjoyable dishes of which you can find in nice Thai restaurants or street vendors like Pad Kra Pao (Stir fried Thai Basils with meat), Tom Kha Kai (Thai Coconut Soup), Som Tum (Thai spicy papaya salad) and Bu Pad Pong Karee (Stir-Fried Crab with Curry). Most of the restaurants, especially in tourist cities offer more foreigner friendly or mild recipe just in case you are hesitant to take too much spice.

Cultural tours

Thailand has been known for its strong sense of cultural identity of which influenced by the faith in Buddhism, monarchy and spiritual traditions and beliefs from the ancient time. One of the best activities and excursions in Thailand to explore the country is to visit the routes of cultural heritage to learn more about the past of the Land of Smiles. You can start with visiting top attractions in Bangkok like the Grand Palace, the iconic temples like Wat Arun (The Temple of the Emerald Buddha) and Wat Pho (The Temple of the Reclining Buddha). Then, visiting the Ruins of Ayutthaya in the Ayutthaya Historical Park to learn the history of the most powerful and prosperous ancient kingdoms of Thailand.

Not only the places you can visit on the route of cultural tours, there are several cultural festivals, nationally and locally celebrated, throughout the year. One of the most famous ones is Songkran Days or known among world travelers as Thai Water Festival. It is indeed the celebrations of Thai New Year during April 13-15 of the year. The other eventful festival is Loy Krathong which is the celebration of the first full moon in the lunar 12th month of the year (around November-December of the year). In addition, there are more regional festivals and celebrations you can enjoy like Vegetarian Festival in Phuket, Yi Peng in the Northern region and Phi Ta Khon in the Northeastern region.

Scenery and Nature tours

From the plains to the mountains or the beaches, Thailand has various kinds of scenery await for your visit. The most common activities and excursions among the world travelers are visiting beautiful sandy beaches like Railay Beach, Phi Phi Island, Tao Island, Phangan Island, Kood Island and Ang Thong National Marine Park. In addition to the beach, you can also enjoy the greenery, huge waterfall and wildlife observation at Khao Yai National Park, or cruising and trekking in Khao Sok, the most beautiful rainforest national park in Thailand.

There are 77 provinces, some UNESCO World heritage sites, beautiful temples, beaches with sunshine, variety of delicious food and places to visit in Thailand. Visit www.thailandlocaltravel.com to find out more about things to do in Thailand. It does not matter if you come for a GAP Year, Summer Program, High School in Thailand or University level, there are plenty of activities and excursions in Thailand waiting for you.