Tips for Oversea Participants

Fourth AOSS Training in Bangkok: Tips for Oversea Participants

(Updated on 9 January 2006)

This provides important information for oversea participants. Please print it and bring it as reference, for going to the hotel in Bangkok.

Duration:
5 days, January 16th to 20th 2006

Accommodation for oversea participants:
Asia Hotel Bangkok
296 Phayathai Road Rajthavee, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Tel : +66(0)2 215 0808 Ext 5325 Fax : +66(0)2 217 0109
URL: http://www.asiahotel.co.th/

Contact Person at Bangkok:
Ms.Porntip Amratisha
National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC)
112 Phahonyothin Road, Klong Neung, Klong Luang District, Pathumthani 12120
Tel: +66(0)2 564 6900 Fax: +66(0)2 564 6873

Reaching Hotel from Airport

The Asia Hotel Bangkok is 30 kilometers from Don Muang International Airport. The hotel is very near the BTS Station "Ratchathewi Station"

By Taxi

The fare to downtown Bangkok will be around 350 Baht. On arrival you may want to proceed upstairs, to the Departure Hall and catch a taxi that has just dropped the passengers. Most taxis in Bangkok use metres and have a lit sign "Taximeter" on the roof. If there's no metre in the taxi, fares must be agreed upon from the start.

By Bus

Airport buses charge around 70 Baht fare. There are 3 routes of the Airport Bus. Bus route A-2 goes to the hotel. The bus goes through Sanam Luang via Phayathai Road, Lan Luang Road, Rajdamnoen Klang Road and Tanao Road.

A word of caution:

There may be some cheats who will try to get you into overpriced taxis or limousines. They are costly options.

Bangkok Weather

Bangkok is a tropical city so it's pretty warm throughout the year. Best time to visit is from October until February with light breezes and only the occasional shower. During the month of January temperature varies from 93�F to 70�F

Weather Prediction during Training:

15 Jan 2006 Sunday: Sunny High 92�F Low 71�F
16 Jan 2006 Monday: Mostly Sunny High 92�F Low 72�F
17 Jan 2006 Tuesday: Partly Cloudy High 93�F Low 72�F
18 Jan 2006 Wednesday: Partly Cloudy High 93�F Low 72�F
19 Jan 2006 Thursday: Partly Cloudy High 93�F Low 72�F

Electricity

Thailand uses. 220 V 50 Hz
The plug type in Thailand Thailand A / C (pictures below).

Duration:	5 days, January 16th to 20th 2006
Accommodation for oversea participants:	Asia Hotel Bangkok 296 Phayathai Road Rajthavee, Bangkok 10400, Thailand Tel : +66(0)2 215 0808 Ext 5325 Fax : +66(0)2 217 0109 URL: http://www.asiahotel.co.th/
Contact Person at Bangkok:	Ms.Porntip Amratisha National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC) 112 Phahonyothin Road, Klong Neung, Klong Luang District, Pathumthani 12120 Tel: +66(0)2 564 6900 Fax: +66(0)2 564 6873