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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
October in Bangkok falls on rainy season. Therefore, participants are
advised to bring an umbrella or other rain gear. 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 hours 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: |
| 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
Electricity supply in Thailand is 220 volts at 60 Hz. Participants are
advised to check the voltage before using appliances. It is recommended
that participants bring converters or adapters.
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