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:

• • Mobile Police Hotline: 191
  • Tourist Police Hotline: 1155

• • 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