2026 Thailand

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.

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.

15-Minute Break

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.

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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.  

This session provides an overview of the fundamental stages of a personal injury case, from initial case evaluation through resolution. Topics include assessing the merits of a potential claim, client intake and engagement, early investigation and evidence preservation, management of medical treatment and records, identification and resolution of liens, settlement considerations, and proper file closing procedures. The program also outlines the basic roadmap of litigation when a case does not resolve during the pre-litigation phase.

This session addresses the unique legal and procedural considerations involved in personal injury cases where the injured party is a minor. Topics include proper client engagement through a legal guardian or custodial parent, ensuring appropriate and complete medical treatment, monitoring the minor’s progress to maximum medical improvement, and identifying and resolving medical liens. The program also covers the process of filing a friendly suit, appointment and role of a guardian ad litem, information sharing and coordination with the guardian ad litem, preparation of parents or guardians for court proceedings, and an overview of the hearing process and court approval requirements.

This session examines common ethical issues that arise in personal injury representation, with a focus on professional responsibility and client protection. Topics include ethical rules governing client solicitation and advertising (ABA Model Rules 7.1–7.3), conflicts of interest when representing multiple clients in cases involving limited insurance coverage (Model Rules 1.7 and 1.8), and the attorney’s duties regarding communication and informed client consent (Model Rule 1.4). The program also addresses ethical requirements related to settlement authority and client approval (Model Rule 1.2), as well as the proper handling and distribution of settlement funds in compliance with trust accounting and safekeeping obligations (Model Rule 1.15).

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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. 

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. 

Morning transportation provided to the airport.