Visit Lanta Animal Welfare, a non-profit organization that promotes animal welfare and provides free sterilization and vaccinations for stray dogs and cats. Help feed and care for the animals or assist with administrative tasks.
Visit Elephant's World, a sanctuary that rescues elephants from exploitation. Feed and bathe the elephants and learn about the organization's mission to provide a humane and caring environment for the animals.
Thai Freedom Houses is a non-profit organization that offers education and shelter to refugees, at-risk women, and survivors of human trafficking. Volunteer in the classroom or assist with sustainable farming projects.
Baan Unrak Child Development Center is a home for orphaned and underprivileged children. Volunteer in the school or help with farming and sustainability projects. Enjoy a vegan lunch prepared by the children and staff.
Visit the Silpakorn University Art Gallery, which showcases contemporary and traditional Thai art. Take a guided tour or attend a workshop on silk weaving, painting, or sculpture.
For travelers with more time, consider adding a visit to the Northern Thai Elephant Sanctuary or the Gibbon Rehabilitation Project in Phuket. Animal lovers might also enjoy the Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation in Pattaya.
For a shorter trip, skip Baan Unrak and Silpakorn University and spend an extra day at Elephant's World or Thai Freedom Houses.