Thailand Homestays And Cultural Learning

If you are feeling adventurous, there are a number of Thai homestay opportunities, massage schools, and boxing camps that provide a more unconventional cultural immersion experience; below are just a few options.

Center for Cultural Interchange (CCI), 746 N. LaSalle Dr. Chicago, IL 60610 USA (☎+1-312-944-2544; www.cii-exchange.org). Organizes 1- to 4-week family homestays to promote cultural understanding. US$1000-1500 includes room and board.
Global Routes, 1 Short St., Northampton, MA 01060, USA (☎+1-413-585-8895; www.globalroutes.org). Has high-school programs and college teaching internships throughout the world; all involve homestays. Programs cost around US$4500, not including airfare.
Lanna Kiat Busaba Muay Thai Camp, 161 Soi Chang Kian, Huay Kaew Rd., Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand (☎53 892 102; www.lannamuaythai.com). Learn to box like the pros. 1-day lesson 250฿; prices vary for longer training periods.
The Old Medicine Hospital. (See Massage Classes, )
Tribal Museum, Ratchamangkla Park, Chang Puak Rd., Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand (☎53 221 933). Helps interested visitors arrange homestays in hill-tribe villages in the area surrounding Chiang Mai.

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