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DaLaa-WC6801 TAILANDIA - kids 12/01/2025 25/01/2025

Watpikulthong School
(Activities with kids at a primary school)

DaLaa WC project - code: 6801
Dates : 12-25 January 2025
Expected number of volunteers: 10

SHORT DESCRIPTION
Phikulthong School is a very small Buddhism school in Chamuang, Khuan Khanun district, Phatthalung province, Southern Thailand. We got to know this school through the director that we use to work with in his former
school. The school director who shares the same values as Dalaa would like to provide the chance for the
students to improve their English by using the language in real life with foreign volunteers. There are 162
students in this school. Volunteers can help organize English lessons or other fun activities with the students
from kindergarten to Grade 6 (6-12 years old). The English skills of the students are very poor, and they are not familiar with foreigners. Here you can experience the locals’ way of life, exchange your cultures with other
volunteers and villagers, and support the children’s education.

PROJECT BACKGROUND
Watwipulthong School in Phatthalung province was founded in 1915. Nowadays, there are 162 students with 
teachers, teaching from kindergarten to Grade 6 (6-12 years old). The director, Mr.Preecha Pannum, sees that
his students are in need of exposure to English speaking atmosphere and different cultures of people around
the world. Therefore, he contacted us to see if there is the possibility to cooperate with DaLaa and have some
volunteers to help at his school. After a survey visit, DaLaa could organized first work camp in July 2024 and
this time will be a second time to organize the work camp in this in this community.

AIMS of the PROJECT
1- To support Watphikulthong School
2- To be a part of the community of Chamuang village
3- To help children be familiar with volunteers and learn in international/multi-culture atmosphere
4- To improve students’ English skills

WORK AND ACTIVITIES
1- Provide a non-formal English classes and other fun activities for the students
2- Create teaching materials for teachers and kids
3- Activities with villagers: cleaning the temple area, sport activities, homemade dessert
** We’ll keep you update 1 month or 2 weeks before the camp starts for a more detailed schedule**
** You will be supervised by DaLaa’s coordinator which will help you and people in this community to
connect with one another. We can’t guarantee about the number of participants (both Thai and international) We will keep informedduring the application process.

REQUIREMENTS
The volunteers should be ready to stay in a local area, and to adapt to the local conditions with only basic
facilities. Be prepared that very few local people are able to speak English. Volunteers should be able to be with
the kids, and prepare some games and materials for teaching.

FOOD and ACCOMODATION
Volunteers will sleep in the classroom. There will be only some yoga mats, pillows, and mosquito nets. We
suggest you bring your own sleeping bag, inflatable mattress, or another yoga mat. It’s ok if you don’t bring any of those, but you need to be sure that you will be comfortable in such condition. There are basic toilets, showers and a kitchen at the school canteen. The teachers and villagers are willing to help
you to cook as well. Local people eat rice (or noodles) 3 times a day with side dishes like curries, omelets, local
leaves and vegetables. Volunteers will be welcome to cook their own food using the ingredients available there. (No oven, only a gas and woks or pans).

OTHER PRACTICAL INFORMATION
 Laundry: there is a laundromat in the village, or you can also wash your clothes by hands.  Water supply and electricity: available
 Internet/phone access: there is wifi at school, or you can buy prepaid sim card for a better connection to
the internet since the students will be using wifi during the day as well.  Chamung village is just 17 km away from Khun Khanun town. There are a hospital, ATM, and market.

 Hat Yai, the main city of Southern Thailand, is 2 hours away by mini bus from Khunkanun, Phatthalung
province.  Clothes worn in the village: You will be living in the school area with elderly people and children around, so it is appropriate that you dress modestly. For example, no short skirts or shorts higher than knees. Women should wear tops that cover their shoulders. If you go to a waterfall on holidays, bikinis is not
appropriate for wearing to swim. Please wear a short and a tank top instead. You will learn more about
Thai culture on the introduction day, so please don’t worry too much. You will quickly learn when it’s ok
to dress more informally, and when it is important to cover up
 Language: very few people to none in the village can speak good English. Learning basic Thai and body
language will be necessary.  Few things not to forget: Flash light, mosquito repellent (nature friendly if possible), light long sleeves
shirts, closed shoes, flip flops, rain jacket, hat, something to show your culture, teaching materials, food, pictures, games, music, ... your motivation and beautiful smiles.  You are given 2 free day(s) during the 2 weeks, and plenty of free time in the evening that can be spent
on daily meetings, or building group dynamic by playing various games, discussion. Personal expenditure
on camp holiday is covered by volunteers themselves.

PARTICIPATION FEE
The fee is fixed to 9,500 Baht per person for 2 weeks. The fee will be used for living expenses (gas, water, electricity, food, transportation), materials used in projects/activities, and financial support of our organization. *Volunteers’ fee is our only income. We are not funded by any governmental sectors. **Volunteers should bring their fee payment in cash on the arrival day. We prefer Thai currency. No other
currencies, so please exchange it before. In case saving it on international credit card, you should make sure with
your bank if your card really works with any Thai ATM machines. **Participants are responsible for their own travel, and all personal expenses during the free time.

OFFICIAL MATTERS (VISA, IMMIGRATION, INSURANCE)  Most of the western countries passports holders can get 60 days stay for free in Thailand. It’s called “onarrival visa”. There is also tourist visa you can apply for at the Thai Embassy-consulate in your country.

 When you cross the border into Thailand, you may be asked to write the address where you are going to
stay in Thailand. You can use the address of the main host written down on this info sheet.  Participants are responsible for their own insurance. They should make sure in advance with their
company what is covered and how to get their expenses back in case they need it. Be aware that only
few hospitals in big cities will directly reimburse the medical fees. It is more likely that you will need to
pay first.  There is no mandatory vaccination needed to come to Thailand. There is no malaria history at the project
place. Volunteers are responsible for this matter. Meeting point: Sunday 12th of January at 10.00 AM at Hat Yai international airport (Songkhla province) in front of the on arrival gate inside the building. **For volunteers who may arrive later than the stated date and time, make sure you inform us at least 1 week before. In case the whole team has to depart the meeting point to the project and they can’t wait for your arrival, please understand that you need to get to the project site by yourself.

TRAVELLING TO THE MEETING POINT: HAT YAI AIRPORT (หาดใหญ่)

You can reach Hat yai from Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore by plane, train and bus. (There are also planes
from Phuket, UdonThani and Chiang Mai)
In Bangkok, be careful which airport you are flying to and from: Suwannaphumi International Airport or
Donmuang Domestic Airport. They are linked by free buses, but it takes over 1 hour or more. Only Thai Airways and Thai smile companies will fly from Suwannaphumi to Hatyai. Other companies like Air Asia or Lion Air will leave from Donmuang. When taking domestic flights, be careful of luggage weight limits (sometimes 15
kilograms for your check-in luggage and 7 kilograms for hand luggage). There will be an extra charge if you go
over these limits. If you wish to come by bus, you must go to the Southern Bus Terminal in Bangkok then ask for the bus to Hat Yai. Travelling by bus is faster than train, and there will also be air conditioning. You will leave in the late afternoon/evening and arrive in Hat Yai early morning. Prices are about 700-900 baht. To come here by train, go to the main railway station in Bangkok calledKrung Thep Aphiwat Station. Prices
depend on the class of your train. It is 600 Baht for sleeping couch with fan. You can check the schedule of the trains from Bangkok to Hat Yai Junction via this link below. http://www.railway.co.th/checktime/checktime.asp?lenguage=Eng
Most trains heading to Hat Yai will depart in the afternoon and arrive in late morning. On the train, you can buy
food and drinks served by street vendors and the railway staff.

DALAA organization
We are officially recognized and known as “International Volunteers for Social Development Association
(DaLaa)”. Our office is situated close to Hatyai city in the south of Thailand, less than 2 hours from the project. Our main aim is to contribute to long lasting social development. Our secondary aims are support, preserving and friendship. This is achieved through projects and activities that create opportunities where volunteers and local people can work, live, and have fun together. Please take a look at our web-site (www.dalaa-thailand.com) to learn more about us.

CONTACTS and ADDRESSES

DALAA ORGANISATION School (Directer name)

Address International Volunteers for Social
Development Association (DaLaa)
15/2 Moo 3, T. KokMuang
A. Klong Hoy Khong
SONGKHLA 90230 Thailand

Mr.Preecha Pannum
Watphikulthong School
Moo. Chamuang sub district, Khuan khanun district, Phatthalung province
Tel. 093-2438706

Contact DaLaa Website: www.dalaa-thailand.com
Email: dalaa.thailand.main2@gmail.com
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From abroad: +66 74 242 300 In Thailand:074 – 242 300
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