Practical Information for your
stay
1. Visa
Please make sure to take care of you visa arrangements on time and be aware that this might take a bit of time depending on your situation.
If you are funded by a partner, please reach out to your respective focal point for support (CCed in your official invitation).
For all others, kindly have a look and follow the instructions of the Official Website of Thailand Electronic Visa.
2. Opening and registration
The meeting will be held in Bangkok from Tuesday November 19 to Thursday 21 November 2024.
Registration will take place on 19 November at the venue of the meeting from 8 to 9 am. Our first session with the opening remarks and keynotes will start at 9 am on Tuesday directly thereafter.
3. Venue of Meeting
The meeting will be held at
Knowledge Exchange Center (KX)
110/1 Krung Thon Buri Road,
Bang Lamphu Lang, Khlong San,
Bangkok 10600, Thailand
Phone: +66 2 470 7906
https://kxinnovation.com/
We will be in meeting room “Auditorium and Hall” on the 7th floor.
4. Accommodation
We recommend the following hotels for your stay in Bangkok:
Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn
(the GIZ team is staying here)
33/1 S Sathon Rd, Yannawa Khet Sathon,
Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Phone: +66 2 210 8100
Email: rsvn@eastingrandsathorn.com
https://www.eastinhotelsresidences.com/
eastingrandsathornbangkok/
The GIZ Team will accompany the participants staying at the Eastin hotel to the venue.
Cascade Hotel
(60m from KX Exchange Center)
92/1 Krungthoburi Road
Klongsan. Banglumpu-Lang
Bangkok 10600, Thailand
Phone: (+66) 02 - 100 - 4849
Email: info@cascadebangkok.com
4-STARS | CASCADE HOTEL BANGKOK (cascadebangkok.com)
5. Payments on the ground during your stay in Bangkok
The following items will be covered by the organizers during the workshop:
- Coffee breaks
- Lunch
- Dinner on Tuesday evening
- Dinner on Wednesday evening
6. Quick facts for travelling
- Please make sure that you are in possession of valid travel and visa documents.
- Please check your status of (health) insurance beforehand.
- To avoid inconveniences regarding meals, please let us know in advance if you are suffering from any allergies or food incompatibilities.
- Check your flight times and departure gates before departure!
- When checking in at the airport, please insist to check your luggage through to final destination Bangkok!
- Please allow sufficient travel time between your home and the airport to ensure you meet the airline’s recommended check-in time.
7. Internet
Access to internet is complimentary at the hotel and at the venue.
8. Shuttle between the airport and your hotel
By Taxi:
Most likely you will find taxis lined up in front both of the Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) and the Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Always make sure to follow the signs to “Public Taxi”. Here you should insist on using a metered rate, which will add up to about 250-300THB for the complete transfer.
By private limousine:
However, you can always pre-book a private taxi service by mail by sending a message to booking@splimousine.com. This company is used by the GIZ office in Thailand. The transfer will cost you maximum 950 THB one way (approx. 26 EUR).
In the case of taking a private taxi service without pre-booking, make sure you arrange the transport fare previous to departing with the car, and do not agree to more than 900THB.
The taxi drive from Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) should take about 40 minutes depending on traffic. The drive from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) should be about 45 minutes.
To avoid confusions, clearly state the hotel name and the address to the driver prior to departure and prior to agreeing upon a price.
9. Transfer between Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn and KX Center
The transfer from the Eastin hotel to the KX Center will be done by public transport and takes approximately 20 minutes. The Silom Line departs directly next to the hotel. The stop is called “Surasak”. Take the Silom Line in the direction of “Bang Wa” and exit at the 4th stop “Wongwian Yai”. The cost for the ride is 28 THB, the tickets can be purchased at any Ticket Issuing Machine (TIM), Integrated Ticketing Machine (ITM) and Ticket Vending Machine (TVM).
10. Dinner cruise on 19 November 2024
We are pleased to inform you that the ADB is inviting all participants to a dinner on 19 November 2024. The dinner will take place on a river cruise ship and will start at 18:30. The group will take a bus from KX Exchange Center to the Pier where the boat will depart. Departure from KX Exchange Center will be at 17:45.
There is no specific dress code for the dinner.
11. Networking dinner on 20 November 2024
12. Weather information and time zone
November is an enjoyable month to visit Bangkok because the city is drying out from the rainy season and it's not stiflingly hot. The average temperature will be around 29°C.
Afternoons can be hot with average high temperatures reaching 31°C.
Overnight temperatures are generally mild with an average low of 24°C.
Humidity is around 67%. Ensure that you take regular breaks from the heat, apply SPF to protect your skin from the sun and drink lots of water.
In addition, there tends to be a high presence of insects such as mosquitoes. The risk of Malaria and Zika in cities like Bangkok is very low but cannot be completely excluded. There is a higher risk of Dengue fever and Chikungunya fever. These diseases are carried and transmitted by mosquitos day and night. Please make sure to bring a mosquito repellent and to cover your skin.
The standard time zone will be the UTC +2 hours.
13. Plugs
Be aware that in Thailand Power outlets most commonly feature two-prong round or flat sockets. You might therefore need a plug-adapter.
The following plugs are used in Thailand. The standard voltage is 220 V at a frequency of 50 Hz14. Currency
The Currency in Thailand is the Thai-Baht (THB). The current exchange rate (Oct 23) is:
1 Dollar = 17.71 THB
1 Euro = 19.63 THB
Please note that exchange rates vary.
15. Health information
If you need to take regular medications, we kindly ask you to bring them in sufficient quantities.
If you come from a country with risk of yellow fever, please do not forget to bring your vaccination record with you, otherwise you may not be granted entry to the country.
Please note that vaccination costs are not subject to reimbursement.
16. Safety & security
Please read the safety & security information which has been sent to you by email.
17. Contact details before and during the meeting
Mrs. Nadine Girard
Office phone: +49 6196 79 3277
Mobile phone: +49 151 122 91 853 (also for What’s App)
E-mail: nadine.girard@giz.de