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Things to Know about Bangkok
Local transportation
Metered taxis are generally available. It is advisable to ask the hotel staff to write
down the destination in Thai, as not all drivers understand English.
Weather
The weather in Bangkok in early June is very hot, with the temperature averaging 34
degrees Celsius. Light tropical clothing will be appropriate when outdoors. The conference
room where the meeting is to be held is air-conditioned and the temperature is maintained
in the range of 21-26 degrees Celsius (70-78 degrees Fahrenheit).
Foreign exchange
Participants may bring with them into Thailand unrestricted sums of foreign currency in
the form of travellers’ cheques, drafts, letters of credit or other banking
instruments, which may be exchanged for Thai currency. The current exchange rate is around
Thai Baht 41-42 to 1 US Dollar.
Participants may be required to declare the amount of travellers’ cheques or
currency in their possession on arrival at Bangkok International Airport.
Exchange facilities are available in the airport and at the Siam Commercial Bank,
United Nations Branch, located on the first floor of the Service Building. It is open from
0830 to 1530 hours, without lunch break, from Monday to Friday.
Internet and e-mail services
There are several Internet-connected computers at the Internet Café near the snack
bar, level 1, UNCC, which participants can use free of charge during breaks to access the
Internet, including their personal web-based email accounts.
Library facilities
The UNESCAP library facilities are available at the Library, first floor, Service
Building, currently from 0700 to 1515 hours. Publications can be consulted within the
Library but may not be taken out.
Medical services
First aid and medical services are available at the Medical Centre, fourth floor,
Service Building, from 0730 to 1545 during weekdays. The UNESCAP Doctor is available
during working hours. Appointment should be made through the Nurse at extension 1352.
Postal services
Postal services are available at the Post and Telegraphic Office, UN Branch, ground
floor, UNCC. It is open from 0800 to 1600 hours, without lunch break, Monday to Friday,
except for official holidays. Overseas telephone calls and fax transmissions can also be
made from the Post and Telegraphic Office at government regulated charge rates.
Time Zone
 Current time in
various Asian cities.
GMT: +7 (no daylight savings time)
Time difference from: |
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| Sydney, Australia |
3 hours ahead of Bangkok |
| Beijing, China |
1 hour ahead of Bangkok |
| New Delhi, India |
2 hours behindf Bangkok |
| Paris, France |
5 hours behind Bangkok |
| New York, NY, USA |
11 hours behind Bangkok |
| Mexico City, Mexico |
12 hours behind Bangkok |
| San Francisco, CA, USA |
14 hours behind Bangkok |
Power supply
Power supplied is 220 volts and 50 cycles. There will be built-in adapters for shavers
in almost all hotel rooms. Sockets for 220 volts will accommodate two-pronged or
three-pronged plugs, but NOT both - the former is more prevalent. If you intend to get an
adapter, its better to see what kind of sockets are in your hotel first. Waiting until you
get here to do so not only ensures you get the right one, but it will be much cheaper.
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