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About Bangkok - Thailand
About Bangkok - Thailand
General Information
Congress Date: October, 24-27, 2019
Venue
Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre
999/99 Rama I Rd. Khaeng Pathum Wan, Patthum Wan Bangkok 10330.
Accessibility
Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld is in the very heart of Bangkok’s shopping and business district and it take 45 minutes’ drive from the Suvarnabhumi International Airport and also easy access by road and via the BTS sky train.
- Distance from Chidlom BTS Station: 1 kilometer
- Distance from Siam BTS Station: 700 meters
Language
While the official Thai language is widely spoken throughout Thailand, many Thais also speak and understand English, though more so in Bangkok and the major tourist areas.
Temperature
Thailand has a tropical climate and the temperature typically ranges from 19 °C to 38 °C (66 °F -100 °F). The weather in October, month of the Conference, is roughly around 30 °C – 32 °C
Electricity
Electrical outlets in Thailand are charged to 220 V at 50 cycles per second.
Water
Drink only bottled or boiled water. Drinking tap water is not advised
Emergency Numbers
Thailand is generally safe. However, in case of emergency, one can dial the following numbers:
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- Emergency Medical Service Hotline: 1669
Invitation Letter
Invitation letters for Visa purposes are available only to registered participants. To issue an invitation letter is available through registration process.
Visa
Generally, a foreign citizen who wishes to enter the Kingdom of Thailand is required to obtain a visa from a Royal Thai Embassy or a Royal Thai Consulate-General. However, nationals of certain countries do not require a visa if they meet visa exemption requirements. For more information, please see Summary of Countries and Territories entitled for Visa Exemption and Visa on Arrival to Thailand
For further information please visit: http://www.mfa.go.th/main/en/services/4908/15405-General-information.html