GW 17 - KHAOYAI 1
| Código | Nombre | Fechas | Tipo | Edad | Plazas |
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| GW 17 | KHAOYAI 1 | 26/07-10/08 | envi | 18+ | 15 |
Información Detallada
| Background |
The project will consist of working for two weeks in and around one of Thailand's largest national parks, the Kao Yai National Park. Though located only 250 km from Bangkok, it still largely pristine and unspoiled. Wild bulls and many other large and smaller species of animals roam free through the forests. The biggest threat to the National Park is humans. The people living in villages surrounding the park are poor and often make their living by going into the forest illegally to cut the plants and kill the animals to sell on the black market. |
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| Work |
We will work together with the KYCP, for example:
The September camp is recognised as a ‘Patrimonito’ workcamp as promoted by CCIVS/Unesco. During the camp we will design an exhibition on Khao Yai as World Heritage site in addition to the work above. |
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| Study theme |
The volunteers will have plenty of opportunity to learn about the national park and environmental issues in Thailand. They will also be able to know more about the traditions and culture of rural Thailand in general. Thai language lessons will also be given to the volunteers. During the September camp, special attention will be given to Khao Yai as a Unesco world heritage site and to raise awareness of its importance with the local population living close to the park. We will organise a meeting with a Unesco representative in Thailand, either close to the park or otherwise in the Unesco office in Bangkok. Also planned are study parts using Unesco world heritage material, a visit to the park’s visitor’s centre and a discussion with a representative of the park on the importance of the preservation of World heritage in general and of the Khao Yai site in particular. |
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| Leisure Time | Leisure time will be organised by the volunteers with the support of the camp-leader. The closest city is far but accessible, but the extraordinary beauty of the surrounding nature makes up much! It is even possible to spot wild animals in the early morning and early evening. | |
| Accommodation | The Volunteers will stay in a home stay or in a school with very same basic conditions. Cooking and cleanings will be done by volunteers and host family. Sleeping bags required. Shower with the bath and no hot water. Hand washing your clothes will also be a necessity. | |
| Location |
The Wang Nam Keow district is about 70 Km Southwest of Nakhon Ratchasima, in the Isan region, North east of Thailand. Wang Nam Keow is about 3 hours by bus from Bangkok. More information about the province: http://www.thailandguidebook.com/provinces/nakhon_ratchasima.html |
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| Terminal | Bus: Wang Nam Keow, train: Nakhon Ratchasima, plane: Bangkok | |
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Special Requirement |
The volunteers need mostly to be motivated to discover Thai culture and nature and to present the one of their country of origin. | |
| Extra fee | 6500 Thai Baht | |