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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 July is warm and dry, with the
temperature averaging 29 degrees Celsius and relative humidity at 65% to
85%. Light tropical clothing will
be appropriate when outdoors. There are 20 out of 30 days of rainfall in
July. 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 39-41 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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