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TEACHING AT AUA LAMPANG

AUA Lampang was started in the early 1970's by US Air Force staff who were stationed at the Radar Base at Kokha. They wanted to help promote a better relationship between the Americans stationed here and the town and village people of the area.

We are located at one of the most popular and famous schools of the North, Bunyawat Wittalayai School. We have classrooms in the English Building. They are modern rooms with only ceiling fans, but are very nice and comfortable. The gardens of the school provide very pleasant and peaceful surroundings. Our staff consist of a manager and one full-time teacher.

The students range from teenagers to adults. Our average class size is 12 to 35 and our average number of students per term is 60-80. Each weekday term is 6 weeks and weekend terms are 10 weeks. The weekday program consists of 4 one-hour classes taught in the evenings, from 4.30 to 8.30pm. The weekend program is from 6-8pm.

Lampang is a comfortable town in the center of the North, with a population of about 100,000. The people are very kind, friendly and helpful. adds to other The tourist attractions of the area include the prevailing art of the province from the ancient "Lanna and Burmese cultures", Jae-sorn Waterfalls and Hot Water Springs, the Elephant Conservation Center and Hospital. Lampang has many interesting cottage industries including the making of traditional hand woven cotton fabrics. There is, also, a wood carving industry where villagers carve animals in wood. Lampang is a rich source of the best quality white clay in Thailand, so pottery products are widely available. The pottery industry is complemented by the Saa paper making facility.
Lampang has a variety of housing available, from dorm rooms (at about 1000 baht) to modern apartments, townhouses, condos and houses (from 2000 baht up, depending on the location and amenities. Several hotels, also, offer long term rates.

Lampang has a wide variety of food from "Spicy Northern" food to fast foods. At prices that will easily fit anyones pocket.

It you live within the city, mostly everything is within walking distance. However, if you live out in the suburbs there are "Mini Buses" or "Van Taxis". Motorcycles are the most popular form of transportation.

The important tradition of "Salung Luang” and “Songkran Festiva”l are observed as a major event each year from April 12-14. Artistically decorated Sluang Luangs (water bowls) are paraded through the city. “Luang Wien Lakorn”, another festival is held on the eve of “Loy Krathong”. The offerings during this procession are traditionally donated to the temple.