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The number 10 in the top GAP year destinations is Thailand. The country is the most visited country in the south-east of Asia and is about the size of France. The capital and biggest city of the country is Bangkok. The country has a strong cultural output, especially trough their religion. It is one of the strongest Buddhist countries in the world; over 95 percent of the Thai are said to be Buddha!
 The reason this country is such a popular destination is in its natural beauty. Thailand has something to offer for everyone: from the dark green rain forests to the blue palm beaches in the province Prachuap Khiri Khan.
Another reason is that Thailand is a very cheap GAP year destination for anyone. Food, drinks and accommodation are normally not expensive, yet the bigger cities are fairly modern because of the growth in recent years. The countries economy has been growing so fast that the local currency, called the Baht, inflated which made the country cheap for visitors.
The bigger cities are great base for paid GAP year jobs in Thailand. The countries economy is one of the fastest growing in the world. Between 1985 and 1996 the countries economy had an average growing rate of almost 10% annually!
If you are looking for a volunteer teaching job, Thailand could be your GAP year destination. The Thai government has always given high priority to education. This results in a well-organised school system throughout the country. Apart from that, the private sector has been growing since 2000. The private schools are numerous and fill up the gaps in the demand for public education. This situation leads to an enormous work field for teachers. Teaching jobs are the most popular GAP jobs in Thailand. The level of English is higher than other countries in Asia which allows the teachers to give other classes then just English.
 Another popular GAP year job in Thailand is wildlife preservation jobs. The Gibbon is one of the countries protected species. There are several volunteer jobs throughout the country available which involves studying and saving these animals from extinction. Another part is this volunteer Thailand GAP year job is rehabilitating the Gibbons; preparing them to go back into the wild.
If you are interested in the best cultural Thailand GAP job you can work with the tribal villages in the hills of North Thailand. Your job will be very diverse; you will help the locals with their daily activities. You will help building houses and public places; visit local markets and teach English at the local schools.
Next to these Thailand GAP year jobs the country numerous of others; Such as Thai boxing classes, fieldtrips, volunteer work in an orphanage and scuba diving courses.
Within the different sort of GAP jobs there are several functions and work places available. These are just a couple of examples of GAP Year job offers in Thailand.
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