Venue and other Useful Information | 
Grand Palace
Robot Building
CBD Ariel view
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hualamphong Station
Rich culture
Democracy Monument
Lumphini Park
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| Registered participants will receive specific joining instructions approximately two weeks before the conference. In the meantime, we hope the following, general information will be helpful.
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Conference location | Bangkok University City Campus (Kluaynamthai))
Building 9
Rama 4 Road, Klong-Toey
Bangkok 10110 – Thailand
Phone: 66 (0)2 350 3500 ext 1420
Click here for the conference key locations on Google Maps, or type ICICKM 2011 Bangkok into Google Maps
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| University information | Bangkok University, one of the oldest and largest private institutions of higher learning in Thailand, offers international programs taught by highly-qualified faculty. Academic affiliations and exchange programs have been established with worldwide leading universities. Credits from overseas colleges and universities are transferable.
Bangkok University is a non–profit institution of higher learning whose goal is to educate and develop students to their highest potential in this competitive and fast changing world. Founded in 1926 by Mr.Surat and Mrs.Pongtip Osathanugrah, with the mission to provide innovative academic and practical studies in ways that will challenge the student’s all around abilities, the universities remains committed to accomplish this mission as an institution of higher learning recognized both nationally and internationally.
With a total enrollment of over 28,000 students, the University includes 9 schools that offer academic programs leading to a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Communication Arts, Humanities, Law, Economics, Science and Technology, Fine and Applied Arts, and Engineering. In addition, the Graduate School offers programs of study in six major fields, namely Business Administration, Communication Arts, Law, Information Technology and Management and production that lead to Master’s and Ph.D. degrees.
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| Conference accommodation | We have negotiated a group rate for conference participants at The Imperial Queen’s Park Hotel. Accommodation can be booked directly with the hotels using the link provided on the Registration page. The ACI conference support team will be staying at the Imperial Queen’s Park Hotel. Click the icon for summary details: The Imperial Queen’s Park 
The hotel location is indicated on the google map for the conference. Accommodation at the group rates is limited and it is best to book early. To reserve hotel accommodation at the conference rates, see the registration page for direct links
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| Conference dinner venue | The Venue for the Conference dinner is Siam Niramit. A traditional Thai dinner will be followed by a cultural show. Click here for further details. Note: Due to traffic there will not be time to return to your hotel after the afternoon conference sessions – please plan to board the bus directly from the University. Your conference registration fee includes your place at the conference dinner. If you would like to bring a guest to dinner, please consult the conference registration page. Due to conditions on the ground in Bangkok the conference dinner location may be subject to change. |
| General information | |
| Getting to Bangkok | Bangkok can be reached by air sea or rail. Click here to visit the airport. |
| Newspaper | To learn more about local happenings click on the Bangkok Post or the Bangkok Times |
| Climate in conference month | The average high temperature range in October is 25-35C. The average low temperature range in October is 21-27C.
To find current weather information in Bangkok click here |
| Currency and exchange rates | Click here for up to date currency exchange rates |
| Time zone | Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +8 hours |
| Dialling codes | Click here to find the International Dialling Code |
| Arriving by air? | Opened in 2006 the spectacular Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is also known as the New Bangkok International Airport. The impressive terminal covers over 500,000square meters. The airport welcomed 40.5 million visitors in 2009 Cost from Airport to City will cost around 300-400 THB = 7 – 10 Euros = 10 – 13 US$ Taxi meter can easily be found on the 1st floor of the airport. Travelers will have to pay the toll (45 THB) as well as a surcharge of 50 THB from the airport For reference 100 THB = 2.4 Euros = 3.3 US$ (as of Oct 2010) Travelers can also use the Airport Rail Link
http://airportraillink.railway.co.th/en/index.html |
| Bangkok’s transport network | Bangkok has two main rail transportation systems: Skytrain BTS
http://www.bts.co.th/en/index.asp University located close to Ekkamai (E7) BTS Station. Not at a walking distance from university. Must take a cab (Cost 35 THB)
http://www.bts.co.th/th/station_E7.html Metro MRT http://www.mrta.co.th/eng/index.htm |
| Other useful links Please note: ACL are not responsible for the content on external sites. | If you are planning to ravel around Thailand this link will help: http://www.tourismthailand.org/travel-and-transport/ You may also find these useful: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g293915-Thailand-Vacations.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thailand Airport parking and airport hotels - car parking at Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted, Manchester and all major UK airports |
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| Last updated 21 October 2011 | |
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