Climate
Bangkok in April is hot and dry with temperature ranging from lows of 28 C to highs of 37 C.
Electricity
Electrical outlets are 220 volts, 50 cycles and accept flat-pronged plugs. Adapters are available upon request in most hotels.
Currency
The Thai baht is divided into 100 satangs. Paper denominations consist of 1,000- (gray), 500- (purple), 100- (red), 50- (blue), and 20-(green) baht notes. Coins consist of ten-, five-, one-baht disks, as well as 50- and 25-satang brass disks. Foreign currency changers are available at the airport and provide the same rates as in town and better rates than hotels.
ATMs & Credit Cards
ATMs are available in many public areas. All major establishments accept American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard and Visa cards. Expect a 3 to 5 percent surcharge.
Internet Access
Most hotels now have Internet access either directly from the room if you plug in your laptop, or from their business centre. Charges vary from around 100 Baht for the first 15 minutes with lower charges afterwards. Additional surcharges times apply, so check first. There are also Internet cafes in most shopping areas.
Language
The official language of the Congress will be English.
Insurance
We recommend that all participants take out personal travel and health insurance for their trip
Visas
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. Please click here to view the lists of countries with agreements on visa exemption with Thailand.
For more information on Visa requirements for Thailand, please visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Kingdom of Thailand website www.mfa.go.th.