2026 Thailand

Tradition, Temples, and Legal Insights

November 8 – 15, 2026 | 8 CLE Hours

Experience Thailand’s Most Captivating Highlights

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Attorney Only

$5500

$1,000/PP Deposit | Balance due October 21, 2026

One Traveler - 1 CLE Pass

Attorney & Guest

$6500

$1,000/PP Deposit | Balance due October 21, 2026

Two Travelers - 1 CLE Pass

Two Attorneys

$7500

$1,000/PP Deposit | Balance due October 21, 2026

Two Travelers - 2 CLE Passes

Our CLE sessions are designed to meet the requirements of all U.S. jurisdictions. Accreditation is typically finalized after registration, but approval is consistently secured.

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Included:

7-Nights Hotel Stay
Airport/Hotel Transportation
8 CLE Hours
Tours with Professional Guides
7 Breakfasts
4 Lunches
1 Reception

Accommodations

Shangri-La Chiang Mai
Located in the heart of Chiang Mai and surrounded by stunning vistas of Northern Thailand’s mountain ranges.

The Riverie by Katathani Chiang Rai
Nestled on the island in the middle of the Kok River.

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EXPERIENCES

There are so many choices for fun & adventure!

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ARRIVAL

Transportation from airport to hotel provided

9:00 a.m.

Wat Doi Suthep and White Hmong Hilltribe Tour

After breakfast, we will explore Thailand’s rich culture beyond Chiang Mai’s city center. Begin at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a sacred mountain pagoda with stunning views and a gilded stupa, where you’ll learn about Thai Buddhist beliefs. Travel higher into the hills by songtaew (local truck) to the Chang Khien Coffee Research Project for fresh Arabica coffee and insights into the region’s coffee industry. Continue to a White Hmong hilltribe village to meet locals and discover their unique traditions. After this cultural journey, return to Chiang Mai and your hotel.

5:00 p.m.

Chiang Mai Night Discovery with Dinner

This evening, we’ll experience a traditional Khantoke Dinner and Show. Enjoy Thai fare served family-style on low tables while you sit cross-legged on floor mats with fellow guests. While you savor typical Thai dishes, performers from across northern Thailand will entertain with songs, dances and music from the region. Watch as locals perform the Thai Finger Dance, a candle dance, and even a thrilling sword dance. Guests are usually invited to participate in the traditional Ramwong (a Thai folkdance synchronized to drum beats). The evening ends with a final show by members of hill tribes like Yao, Meo, Karen and Lahu. You’ll notice the differences in their appearance and dress. After dinner, head to Chiang Mai’s Night Bazaar, which is perhaps the city’s most popular must-do attraction. The colorful mix of regular shops and stalls create a unique market buzz. You’ll find everything for sale here, from ersatz designer brands to embroidered hill tribes textiles, lacquer ware, silver jewelry, carvings, silks, ceramics and antiques.

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

The Explosion of Special Education (L)

William P. Knight, Jr. and David Tutor

The number of students receiving special educations services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) has doubled over the last 40 years. This course will examine the history of special education laws in the United States, vocabulary and acronyms of special education terms, the thirteen conditions which qualify for special education services, the umbrella of special education programs, how school districts have responded to changes in the law and where school districts fall short in meeting these requirements.

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Involuntary Hospitalization of Mentally Ill Children

William P. Knight, Jr. and David Tutor

The number of children diagnosed with mental illness has drastically increased over the past 10 years. Many of these children end up in mental hospitals, sometimes without the consent of the student or their parents. This course will explain the process and criteria for involuntary hospitalization of children. The responsibility of the school district to provide educational services to these children does not terminate due to hospitalization. This course will examine the continued responsibility of the school district to provide services to these children and the challenges facing the district in meeting these responsibilities.

10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Break

15-Minute Break

10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

I’ve been named Trustee- Now What?

Becky Cholewka

Adult children are frequently named as successor trustees in their parents’ estate plans—often without fully understanding the scope of their responsibilities or the potential legal liability involved. This course provides a practical overview of the trust administration process and outlines a successor trustee’s fiduciary duties, responsibilities, and best practices. Attendees will gain the knowledge to guide clients, family members, or fiduciaries through the complexities of post-death trust management with confidence and compliance.

11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

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1:00 p.m.

Culinary Lesson in a Baan Huan Nuan with Lunch

A Lanna–style school located in a country-side village, Just 15 minutes from the city of Chiang Mai. The school offers lessons in how to cook delicious Thai food, Thai sweets, fruit-carving and presentation. The atmosphere surrounding the school is filled with warmth, understanding empathy and helpfulness, all representing ancient, traditional Lanna custom and culture. You’ll be returned to your hotel with a full stomach and a deeper understanding of Chiang Mai’s food culture. 

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Excursion to Elephant Sanctuary with Lunch

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before heading to Mae Tang for an unforgettable elephant sanctuary tour. Feed and interact with these majestic creatures while learning about their care from specialists. Dress in local attire, prepare healthy treats, and observe the elephants as they play in mud and sand spas. Afterward, you’ll shower, change your clothes, and savor a traditional Thai buffet lunch, including vegetarian options. Relax on the 1-hour ride back to your hotel.

9:00 a.m.

Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai

Following breakfast, you will travel overland to the far north of Thailand, crossing mountains and passing scenic valleys. Stop at Wiang Pa Pao. Famous for its hot springs and visit Yao and Akha hilltribe villages. This afternoon, we’ll explore Chiang Rai’s contemporary artistic gem, Wat Rong Khun (White Temple). Completed in 1997, the White Temple is otherworldly in scope and scale, blending modern art with traditional Buddhist symbolism. Cross its main bridge, flanked by outreaching hands symbolizing unchecked desire, and admire the temple’s fine craftsmanship up close. You will then visit nearby Baan Dam Museum, which is an art piece that creates imagination for the viewers in many perspectives and houses a collection of items used in daily life of the past. Your day will end at the hotel for check-in. Includes lunch.

9:00 a.m.

Golden Triangle Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. Venture beyond Chiang Rai to explore the waterways, villages, and farms of the countryside. Begin by boarding a long-tail boat for a cruise along the Mekong—one of the longest rivers in Asia. You’ll sail past the villages of hilltribes en route to the Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos come together.

Disembark for an included lunch overlooking the Mekong, then make your way to Choui Fong Tea, a plantation that specializes in oolong. Link up with an expert for a guided tour, and after, sample three different kinds of local tea. Savor each sip—and the view of the terraced fields unfurling before you—then call it a day.

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Featured Speakers

William (Bill) P. Knight, Jr.

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David Tutor

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Becky Cholewka

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Rave Reviews from Our Attendees!

John F.

Mary DeSpain did a masterful job in organizing and pulling off a great CLE event in Edinburgh Scotland.
The speakers were superb. Mary arranged truly amazing day trips for the group, and logistics were spot on. I highly recommend Destination CLE!

Megan H.

I had the pleasure of presenting a CLE for Destination CLEs on their 2022 Mediterranean Cruise (Athens, Santorini, Montenegro, Sicily, Naples, Barcelona. It was a top notch experience with Mary DeSpain, with Princess Cruises, and the other speakers.

Rhonda B.

"My law partner and I have attended two Destination CLE courses in Hawaii, two years apart. Both courses were excellent, with excellent presenters, great topics (lots of ethics and trial practice), beautiful settings, and great opportunities for sightseeing and local adventures..."

2026 Thailand

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CLE Packages

Attorney Only

Attorney & Guest

Two Attorneys

Included:

There are so many choices for fun & adventure!

Conference Schedule

ARRIVAL

Transportation from airport to hotel provided

Featured Speakers

William (Bill) P. Knight, Jr.

David Tutor

Becky Cholewka

We're here to help you plan your trip. Just ask!

Rave Reviews from Our Attendees!

Countdown to Your Eduvacation^SM

We're here to help you plan your trip.
Just ask!