Information sheet for the Trade Mission 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand

1. What is the Trade Mission?

With the precious collaboration of NHLStenden and PIM, X European university colleges, all members of BUSINET ‘The Higher Business Education Network’, are organizing a trade mission in Bangkok from the 04 to 14 March 2019. 65 students will represent the X companies at the exhibition located at the Siam Paragon Mall.

2. What is in it for you?

You have the opportunity to join the Trade Mission project to Bangkok! This project offers you the chance to work with and represent a company, work with international students form different universities AND travel Bangkok! You are able to connect with business partners from Southeast Asia, build up a network and get a taste of the business world and the country. Our team makes sure to combine business and leisure: to ensure the ultimate Bleisure experience! While business and education are part of the program, we will give you the opportunity to explore Bangkok, the city of uniqueness.

3. Registration

In order to enable a more effective registration process, please arrive at least half an hour to 15 minutes prior to the scheduled activities. Depending on the program item, the registration process includes the pickup of the badges.

4. Accommodation

You will be staying at the Best Western PLUS Wanda Grand. This accommodation is in perfectly located in walking distance to the Panyapiwat Institute of Management and the Central Plaza Mall.

Your accommodation consists of a comfortable superior double room, including the breakfast buffet, a pool and fitness studio. The rooms include two twin beds, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a mini bar, desk, free toiletries and towels. We want to make sure that your stay is as comfortable as possible! The check-in is possible after 2 pm, the check out until 12 pm. If you would like to know more about your accommodation, click here.

Address:111 หมู ่4 Chaeng Watthana Rd, ตำ�บล คลองเกลือ Amphoe Pak Kret,Chang Wat Nonthaburi 11120Telephone: +66 02 582 8282

5. Exhibition venue

Once you are in Bangkok you will understand the uniqueness and astonishing sizes of the malls. Siam Paragon Mall, located in the heart of the city, will be the hosting place of the exhibition. The trade fair will be hosted from 13.00 – 15.30. The Siam Paragon Mall is an amazing venue by itself, so feel free to stroll around the shops and enjoy the variety of food at the food court. The exhibition venue is directly located at the Siam BTS Station.

To receive more information about the venue, feel free to check out: http://www.siamparagon.co.th/Address: สย�มพ�ร�กอน 991 Rama I Rd, Khwaeng Pathum Wan, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330Telephone: +66 02 610 8000

6. Host venue – Stenden Thailand and PIM

The Stenden Thailand is directly located and works in cooperation with the Panyapiwat Institute of Management. This venue is directly accessible from the hotel and will be subject of many program activities.If you are looking for more information about the CP All Academy and PIM, feel free to check out: https://www.pim.ac.th/en

CPALL Panyapiwat Institute of ManagementAddress: 85/1 หมูท่ี่ 2 Chaeng Watthana Rd, ตำ�บล บ�งตล�ด Amphoe Pak Kret, Chang Wat Telephone: +66 02 855 0000

7. Useful apps

There are several useful apps for your stay in Bangkok. Here are the top 5 apps that can be of help for you in Bangkok:

Grab is southeast Asia’s leading ride-hailing platform. This app is a safe and reliable transportation booking service with a variety of transport option as for example taxis, private cars, motorbikes and vans. As some taxi companies ask for a higher price when it comes to tourist, the grab app shows you the exact of money you will spend on your ride.

Foodpanda is a global online food delivery marketplace, which enables users to place orders at local restaurants via its website or mobile app. If you’re looking for a food delivery app, this is it! This app is an easy and convenient app if you are planning to order in your food.

Eatigo connects empty tables with empty stomachs using time-based discounts. Eatigo operates in the food and beverage e-commerce arena and focuses on markets in South East Asia. Eatigo is the perfect way to look for a local restaurant in your area. Especially while traveling it is sometimes hard to find the right restaurant, which is why Eatigo is solving the problem.

TripAdvisor not only offers hotels and flights, but a wonderful way to find a list of to-dos, to-see’s and restaurants around your area! We advise you to use TripAdvisor if you’re looking for reviews of certain restaurants or activities. You will also find a list of must-sees and must-dos on our website www.trademissionbkk2019.wordpress.com .

Calculating the currency between Euros and Baht’s can be hard sometime. We advise you to download the app Currency, or any other currency app that shows the current currency course. It will help you to check your own finances and in case you are confronted with overpriced products!

8. Travel bucket list

There are certain things that need to be definitely considering before flying out to Bangkok. Here is a small list of the most important items on your very own bucket list.

Valid passport Business attire Mosquito spray and After bite Sunscreen (50 SPF is recommended) Credit card Rain poncho Medicine Good walking shoes Promotional article of the representing company Camera Phone International insurance Visa, if required Bikini Digital copies of all the important documents such as Id’s, insurance, passport ….

9. Pick up/ Drop Off

All participants receive the possibility to be picked up and dropped off at the airport. The students will be asked to confirm their flight X weeks prior to the Trade Mission to ensure that the pick-up and drop off run smoothly. The pick-up date can only be booked on the X.X. 2019 and drop off on the X.X. XXXX. Once you arrive in Bangkok, our team will be waiting at the meeting point below, depending on the airport you arrive to. You will then be directly brought to your accommodation, the Best Western Plus Wanda Hotel.

The drop off procedure will be carried out similar to the pick up and ensures that you arrive safely and on time to catch your flight back home. Following, the meeting point locations of both airports are shown below.

Pick up location Don Muang Airport

Pick up location Suvarnabhumi International Airport

10. Additional transport option from the airport

If a student does not wish to be picked up, or decides to arrive/ depart to a different time then scheduled in the Trade Mission program, the student has the possibility to choose the following options:

a. Taxi

The most convenient way to get from the airport to the city is by taxi. There are two kinds of taxis: the more expensive limousine taxi and the public meter taxi. If you wish to take an airport limousine, check with the limousine counter inside the airport.

Traveling from Suvarnabhumi International Airport to the hotel

To travel from Suvarnabhumi International Airport to your hotel, use a metered taxi located outside the airport building one floor below the arrival hall. Follow signs for “Public Taxi”. There are kiosks which will issue a ticket with the number of the parking space where the taxi should be waiting. (Note: Sometimes the taxi may not be at the spot. Please wait until one shows up.) Tell the taxi driver your destination. You need to pay the expressway toll when you get to the toll gates (around Baht 80). The taxi fare to the hotel is around Baht 300, but you have to pay an additional service surcharge of Baht 50 on top of the price shown on the meter for taxis leaving the airport.

Traveling from Don Muang International Airport to the hotel

Taking a metered taxi is the most convenient ground transport option when getting to/from the airport. The taxi stand is located outside the Arrival Hall. Most destinations to downtown Bangkok cost around Baht 250. Add an additional Baht 50 surcharge to your fare when you pay the driver upon arrival at your destination. All tollway charges will be paid by the passenger at the toll gates.

b. Grab

Grab offers a convenient way to book your taxi ride or private driver. You can easily download the application on your phone and book your taxi ride or private car to your desired location. (Read more about Grab above!)

c. Train – Airport Link to/from Suvarnabhumi International Airport only

The Airport Link operates from 6.00 am to midnight daily. A single-trip journey costs between Baht 15 and 45 for the commuter service, depending on the stations where you ride/alight the train. The Suvarnabhumi Station is located under the main terminal building (B1 Level, two floors below the Arrival Hall). Depending on your destination, you will be able to receive the correct information for your route at the information counter or via your Google Maps app.

For more details about the Sky train routes, go to http://www.bts.co.th/customer/en/02-route- current_new.aspx

11. Visa Requirements

Participants are REQUIRED to obtain an appropriate entry visa from the Royal Thai Embassy or the Royal Thai Consulate-General before entering to Thailand, EXCEPT for those nationals listed below. If a visa to Thailand is needed, the application process should begin immediately. Please contact the Royal Thai Embassy or Thai Consulate in your country or check: http://www.mfa.go.th/main/en/services/123 for more information on visa requirements and applications.

Participants who wish to apply for visa on arrival at Suvarnabhumi International Airport should follow the below requirements:

a) The applicant must possess a passport with the validity of at least six months and must be in possession of a valid return ticket with date of departure within 15 days of the date of entry

b) The applicant must fill out an application form, which is available at the Visa-on-Arrival counter at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, supply one recent passport-sized photograph and a fee of Baht 1,000

For more information, please go to http://www.suvarnabhumiairport.com/en/907-suvarnabhumi-visa-on-arrival

12. Weather in Bangkok

The weather in Bangkok is usually warm and humid. Light tropical clothing would be appropriate. The conference rooms where the meetings are to be held are air-conditioned and the temperature is maintained in the range of 23-24 degrees Celsius (73-75 degrees Fahrenheit). Make sure to take a rain poncho with you in case of heavy weather conditions.

13. Electric Plug and Socket

The electric power in Thailand is 220V running at 50Hz and the plug types used are either type A, type B, or type C*. A hybrid socket is almost universally found which accepts a combination of the above plug types. It is not necessary to bring an adapter, as the electric sockets in Thailand are compatible with the European electric plugs.

14.Medical Emergencies

In case you have an urgent need for medical treatment, please contact the hotel’s information desk (available for 24 hours). The hotel has a first-aid kit available for basic medical care. The nearest hospitals to the hotel are:

1) Bumrungrad International Hospital

2) Yanhee International Hospital

15.Currency Exchange

The commercial rate is subject to change daily (currently estimated at around EUR1 ~ THB 37,37). The exchange rate for cash is slightly lower than for travelers’ cheques. There are banks and currency exchange kiosks located at the airport and near the hotel, but you may exchange from the hotel cashier as well.

The basic monetary unit in Thailand is the Baht. A Baht is divided into 100 satang. The

following coins and notes are currently in use: One Euro is worth around THB 37,37 (as of 05 June 2018). Coins: 25 and 50 satang; 1, 5 and 10 Baht. Bank notes: THB 10 (brown), THB 20 (green), THB 50 (blue), THB 100 (red), THB 500 (purple)

and THB 1,000 (pale brown). Major foreign currencies can be exchanged for Thai Baht with banks and authorized money

changers. Major credit cards are also widely accepted in tourist centers. Foreign visitors may freely bring in foreign currencies or other types of foreign exchange. Upon

leaving Thailand, they may freely take out all foreign exchange they have brought in. For residents, unlimited amounts of foreign notes and coins, but no more than EUR 20,000 in drafts or check, may be taken out for traveling expenses.

Foreign visitors may bring in an unlimited quantity of Thai currency. For travelers leaving Thailand, the maximum amount permitted to take out without prior authorization is THB 50,000 per person or, if they are going to one of Thailand's neighboring countries, THB 100,000 per person.

Foreign tourists are permitted to take out gold ornaments free. But import and export of gold other than jewelry is subject to licensing by the Ministry of Finance.

16.Contact Person

For logistical matters, please contact: A) Jens Dallmann:B) Jezzy

TIPS AND FACTS ABOUT THAILAND

1. General information(Source: Thaiways. "A Guide for Tourists & Businessman")

Geography: Thailand has a land area of 513,115 Sq. km. bordered by Malaysia (South), Myanmar (West & North), Laos (North & East) and Cambodia (Southeast).

Climate: Temperature varies from 38oC to 19oC; humidity from 82.8% to 66%.

Seasons: Hot (March to May), Rainy (June to October) and Cool (November to February); average temperature 27oC

Population: About 64 million. Of the total, 84.7% live in rural areas, 9.9% in Bangkok, and 5.4% in other towns and cities.

Religion: Buddhist 95%, Muslim 3.9%, Christian 0.5%, Others 0. 6%

Government: A constitutional monarchy.

Head of State: H.M. King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun (Rama X of the Chakri Dynasty)

Prime Minister: General Prayut Chan-o-cha

Administration: 76 provinces, each subdivided into amphoe (district), tambon (sub-district) and muban (village)

National Flag:

The red, white and blue bands symbolize the Nation, Buddhism and the Monarchy respectively.

Largest Provinces by area

Nakhon Ratchasima 20,493. 96 sq.km

Chiang Mai. 20,107.06 sq.km.

Kanchanaburi 19,483.15 sq.km.

Highest Peaks

Doi Inthanon 2,565 m.

Doi Luang 2,175 m.

Phu Soi Dao 2,102 m.

Largest Islands

Phuket 543.00 sq.km.

Samui 239.90 sq.km.

Chang 212.09 sq.km.

Principal Rivers

Chi 765 km.

Mun 750 km.

Nan 740 km.

Chao Phraya 370 km. (or 1,110 km. if Nan is included).

2. Measurement of AreaThailand has its own system of area measurement. The basic units are square wa (4 sq.m.) and rai (400 sq. wa or 1,600 sq.m. or 0.16 hectare).

3. Customs and traditions Generally Thai women are conservative. So, we strongly advise that you do not

touch them without their consent. Dress properly when entering a Buddhist temple. Take your shoes off before going

inside the hall of worship. Ladies must not on any account touch a Buddhist monk, give things direct to him or receive things directly from him.

Public displays of intimacy are generally regarded unfavorably, and should be avoided.

Sunbathing in the nude is prohibited. Call Thais by their first names; use the title "Khun" to all adults (male & female). Thai people smile to express gladness and happiness, to thank for small services, to

return the wai (a way of greeting) of children and inferior persons, and even to excuse small inconveniences.

4. Thai Cuisine Most Thai food is already cut into small pieces before serving or made soft enough to be cut

with a spoon or fork; thus, knives are not necessary. Salt-shakers are rarely found on Thai dinner tables, so add a little caramel-color fish-sauce

(called nam pla in Thai) instead, if you find your food not salty enough. English is spoken in large restaurants; and most establishments have menus in Thai and

English, except street-side food stalls and some small restaurants. Normally, a tip of 10-20 Baht or 5 -10% of the bill should be left when dining in a middle-or

high-class restaurant.

USEFUL THAI EXPRESSIONS

o The basics

Khrap Important word spoken by males only; can mean “yes sir” or “yes, ma’am”

Kha Important word spoken by females only; means the same as “khrap”

Phom “I” or “me” (spoken by males only)Chan “I” or “me” (spoken by females only)Khun Mr., Ms., Mrs. Sa wat di Hello; Good morning, Good evening, Good

afternoon, Good night, Good-byeKhop khun khrap/kha Thank youKhaw thot Excuse me, SorryMai pen rai It does not matter. Never mindKi baht/tao rai How much?Phaeng ExpensiveLot ra kha dai mai Any discount?Chai YesMai NoAh rai What?Sai LeftKhwa RightTrong pai Straight aheadYud StopHong nam Rest room, ToiletTa lat Market

Ran ah harn restaurantPhoot pasaa thai mai dai I can’t speak ThaiMai kao jai I don’t understandTai roob dai mai? May I take a photograph?Kin dai mai? Is it edible? Is it fit to be eaten?Kin dai Edible; It can be eatenKin mai dai Not edible; cannot be eatenPham/chan I (male/female)Pen muslim I am a muslimAh han muslim Muslim food

o Food and drink

Cha teaKafae coffeeCha rorn hot teaKafae rorn hot coffeeNam waterNom milkNam som orange juiceKhai eggKai chickenPla fish Mu porkGung prawnPhak vegetableKlui bananaSap pa rot pineappleMa la gaw papayaKuai teaw noodle

o Numbers

Soon zeroNeung one Song twoSam threeSi fourHa five

Hok sixJet sevenBaet eightGao nineSip tensip song twelveYi sip twentyYi sip et twenty-oneYi sip song twenty-twoSam sip thirtySam sip et thirty-one (substituting sam for yisip)Si sip forty (substituting si for yi)Ha sip fiftyHok sip sixtyChet sip seventyPaet sip eightyGao sip ninetyNeung roi one hundredNeung phan one thousandNeung meuan ten thousandNeung saen one hundred thousandNeung lan one million