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Q1:    
 What time should I get to the conference on January 9, 2008?
A1:     
Because HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will preside over
the conference’s opening ceremony and due to heavy morning
traffic, we request that you arrive early in the morning.
All participants will sign in to collect their name badges and
documents and will need to take their seats in the Auditorium 2
before 8.30 hrs. For heightened security reasons, after the doors
  are closed, you will not be allowed to enter or exit the auditorium.
  The opening program will be as follows:
   
 

Program

 

January 9, 2008
09:00 hrs.    - HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn arrives at Thammasat University
  - Dr.Sumet Tantivejkul, President of the University Council;
  Professor. Dr.Surapon  Nitikraipot, Rector of Thammasat University;
 

Dr.Anucha Thirakanont, Director of Thai Khadi Research Institute,
 

Thammasat University; ICTS10 Committee;
 

Representative of Mahasarakham University;

 

Representative of Thai Airways International PCL
 

receive HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
09:10 hrs.     - Address by Rector of Thammasat University
  - Opening address by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
09:30 hrs - Keynote address: “Thai Studies in a Transnationalized World”
 

by Associate Professor Dr.Piriya Krairiksh
10:15 hrs - Coffee break
10:30 hrs.    - Keynote address: “The Village Economy: Capitalist AND
 

Sufficiency-based-A Northeastern Thai Case” by Professor  Dr. Charles Keyes
11:15 hrs.   

- Keynote address: “How to Teach Asia to Asian Students” by Professor Dr. Hayao Fukui
12:00 hrs.  - End of keynote addresses
    

Registration
Q1:    
 I have registered and paid my registration fee. What should I do next?
A1:     
Please keep your receipt as proof of payment and be prepared to     
show it if necessary. During sign-in, present either a passport or
an ID card with picture to collect a name badge and all conference
documents. You can find further program details in the “Program” page

of this website. For paper presenters, please find the instructions

concerning paper preparations in the “Update” page of this website.

 
      Q2:

After registration, my data in the items “Title” and “E-mail” is not being fully shown. What should I do?
A2:     
We apologize for this error. Our computer program limited the number of
letters to be input to 10 spaces for “Title” and 20 spaces for “E-mail”. We    
realize that this is too few spaces for some records. In this case,       
especially for “E-mail” data which is quite significant, if your data input has
exceeded the input limit, please inform us at
thaiconference.event@gmail.com. We will then update it in our database.
   

Payment
Q1:     

Can I pay the registration fee in cash after I arrive at the conference?
      A1:
 For security purpose, we will not be prepared for on-site registration
and we do not recommend that you pay in cash. In order to confirm

the exact number of participants, pre-registration and payment is required.
 
Q2:     
Can I pay the registration fee by credit card?
A2:     
Yes, you can now pay by VISA, MASTERCARD or JCB.
Please follow the instruction in the “Registration” page of this website.
 
Q3:     
To pay the registration fee, can I make a normal transfer from
any bank within Thailand?
A3:     
You may do that if necessary, however the money will be transferred
 

without your name in the report. Because of this, you are requested
  to fax a transfer receipt with your name to us for your payment
  confirmation.
   
  We have, however, contacted the Siam Commercial Bank to set up a
  “Payment System” for the money transfers. With this system,
  the transferred amount along with your name will show in the
 

“Payment Report” being sent to us.
  - You can select this “Payment System” at the item “Domestic
  Payment” in the “Registration Page” of this website.
  - To pay by this “Payment System”, you can pay at any branch
 

of the Siam Commercial Bank in Thailand. Please inform the
  bank officer that the reference number of the payment is 1.
   
Q4:     
I’ve lost the “Payment Form” printed out from the item “Domestic
Payment”. How can I reprint it in order to make a payment at
the Siam Commercial Bank in Thailand?
 
A4:     

You can reprint this form from the “Registration” page of this website
by clicking the “Payment Form” under the item “Domestic Payment”.
 
     Q5:

I registered on the website selecting the registration form in the item
  “International Bank Transfer”. Because of this, I could print only the
  registration reference without the Payment Form. I then decided
  to ask my friend in Thailand to make my payment for me at
  the Siam Commercial Bank. How can I get the Payment Form
  for my friend to do so?
   
A5:
 You can print this form from the “Registration” page of this website
by clicking the “Payment Form” under the item “Domestic Payment”.
 
Q6:
 I am going to pay the registration fee with an “International Bank
  Transfer”.  As mentioned in the website, I need to bear the cost
  of the transfer fee from both the bank in my country and the bank in
  Thailand (The Siam Commercial Bank). How much does the Siam     
  Commercial bank charge for this service?
   
   A6:     
The Siam Commercial Bank in Thailand charges approximately
200 Baht for an international bank transfer.
 
Q7:
 When will I get the official receipt of registration fee from the organizer?
  Official receipts will be provided for all participants at the
  conference. If you need it in advance, please inform us and we will
  send you an electronic copy by e-mail. Should you need the original
  receipt in advance, please let us know.
   

Conference Documents
Q1:     

What evidence should I bring to collect the documents at the conference?
A1:     
Either a passport or an ID card with picture will be required at                        
the sign-in. Additionally, please also bring your registration payment receipt
which may be needed if necessary.
 
Q2:     

Could I get the conference documents before the conference start date?

     A2:
 Yes, you can get the documents on January the 8th, 2008 at

the Main Auditorium of Thammasat University, Tha Prachan, Bangkok.
 
     Q3
 What is the difference between the Thai student’s registration rate   
  and the full registration rate?
A3:     
 For the Thai Student’s rate, attendees will receive the same documents
with tea breaks and may join one reception on January 9, 2008.
For the full registration rate, attendees will receive the same documents
  with tea breaks, lunches and the additional opportunity to join the     
  receptions and dinners on January 9-11, 2008.
   

Travel & Accommodation
Q1:     

Do the organizer contact any airlines especially for this conference?
A1:     
Our Official Airline is Thai Airways International PCL which
offers “Bookable Airfare” to the participants. When you book

air tickets from Thai Airways International PCL, please refer to
the EVENT CODE TG0801014 upon reservations.
 
Q2:     
Which hotels do the organizer advise?
A2:     
We have suggested approximately 10 hotels surrounding the campus
which will provide the conference rate. Please find the details on the             
“Travel & Accommodation” page in this website.
 
Q3:     
What about transportation from Bangkok International Airport?
A3:     

From Bangkok International Airport (Suvarnabhumi Airport),
  you can select the transportation as follows:
   
1.
 BMTA Public Bus and Luxury Van
- 24 Hour Service available at Public Transportation Center
- Bus Fare 35 Baht
- Van Fare between 40-50 Baht
2.
 Airport Express
- Service hours: 5 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Contact the Airport Bus Counter Level 1, near Entrance 8.
- Fare is 150 Baht per person per trip.
3.
 Airport Shuttle Bus (24 Hours Service)
- Services points of interest in Suvarnabhumi Airport using 2 routes (Ordinary and Express)
- Provides services free of charge for passengers and staff in the airport
- Terminus at the Public Transportation Center
4.
 Public Transportation Center

Services provided at Suvarnabhumi Airport Public TransportationCenter consist of

                            Shuttle Bus / Public Taxi / Limousine / Car Rental /

                            Airport Express / Public Bus

For more information concerning transportation services at Suvarnabhumi Airport,

please visit the website at www.airportthai.co.th.
   
 
     
   
       
For more information please contact:   
 The 10th International Conference on Thai Studies, The Thai Khadi Research Institute
Thammasat University, Prachan Road, Bangkok 10200, THAILAND  Fax: 662-2262112  E-mail: thaiconference@gmail.com