Architecture internship in Thailand
Support design teams with drawings, models and site research for architecture firms in Bangkok, Thailand.
What you'll do
Your day-to-day
As an Architecture intern in Thailand, you might:
- Help draw and update plans, sections and elevations.
- Build physical or 3D models for design reviews.
- Research site conditions, climate, materials and local building rules.
- Prepare presentation boards and client slides.
- Help keep drawing sets and project files organized.
You'll build drafting and presentation skills and add pieces to your portfolio. Licensed architects sign off on drawings, so you support the team and learn how a project moves forward.
Local know-how
What to know before you go
Architecture in Bangkok
Bangkok is a large city where new towers, older neighborhoods and temples sit side by side, so architecture here mixes new construction with care for existing districts. The hot, rainy climate shapes design too, so shade, ventilation and rain protection matter. Bangkok Design Week, an annual design festival organized by the Creative Economy Agency, is held in areas such as Charoen Krung and shows how active the city's design scene is.
Architects in Thailand have a professional body, the Architect Council of Thailand. As an intern you support the team and don't sign off on drawings or designs. Depending on your host, you might help with drawings, models, site research or presentations. Tell your career advisor which software you use and whether you have a portfolio, so we can look for the closest match.
Job roles
Architectural Assistant Intern
Help produce and update drawings for a project team.
3D Visualization Intern
Build 3D models and renders to show design ideas.
Model-Making Intern
Help make study and presentation models.
Design Research Intern
Research sites, materials, precedents and local building rules.
Urban Planning Support Intern
Help with site analysis and planning documents.
Project Coordination Intern
Keep drawings, schedules and files in order.
Your exact tasks depend on your host company, and all our host companies in Thailand work in English.
The industry
The Architecture industry in Thailand
Economic impact
Bangkok is a large, busy city, so architects work on towers, homes, shops and public spaces, often with its hot, rainy climate in mind.
Technology
Teams use drawing, 3D modeling and rendering software to design, share and present projects.
Career opportunities
Design, planning, interiors, landscape, heritage and project management are all open to you, and your internship helps you see which path fits.
Prices
How much it costs
Asia Internship Program prices depend on your program and how long you stay. See the destination page for the full price table.
FAQ
Questions interns ask
Can I do an architecture internship in Bangkok as an international student?
You need to be 18 or over with good English. Any nationality can apply, with or without a degree, and no experience is needed. Visa assistance is included in every program. We confirm your visa route before you pay the deposit and prepare the documents your embassy asks for.
Do I need a portfolio for an architecture internship in Thailand?
It helps. Bring a few pages of your best work and tell your career advisor which drawing and 3D software you use.
Do I need to speak Thai for an architecture internship in Bangkok?
No. Our host companies work in English. Thai can help on site and with some clients.
Applications open all year
Your field, somewhere new.
It's free to apply, and you only pay a deposit once you're accepted.