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The Nippon Foundation FellowshipsforAsian Public Intellectuals(API)INFORMATION KITforAPI FELLOWS TO THAILANDYEAR 2009-2010API Fellowships Program, the Institute of Asian Studies,Chulalongkorn University

3-5-3. Internet Services............................................................................ 393-6. Media and Libraries.................................................................................... 413-6-1. The Press & Television................................................................. 413-6-2. Radio................................................................................................ 423-6-3. Libraries............................................................................................ 424. CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY................................................ 464-1. History........................................................................................................... 464-2. General Information.................................................................................... 484-3. Faculties, Schools, Colleges and Institutes............................................... 484-4. Travel inside the University........................................................................ 494-5. Chulalongkorn University Emergency Phone Numbers....................... 495. THAILAND IN BRIEF.......................................................................................... 505-1. Introduction.................................................................................................. 505-2. History........................................................................................................... 515-3. Religion.......................................................................................................... 525-4. Government & Economy........................................................................... 525-5. Social Norms................................................................................................. 535-6. National Symbols and Flag......................................................................... 555-7. Language........................................................................................................ 555-7-1. Thai Language Courses................................................................. 566. LOOKING MORE INTO THAILAND............................................................. 596-1. Cuisine........................................................................................................... 596-2. Festivals & Events....................................................................................... 606-3. Films.............................................................................................................. 626-4. Places of Interest in Bangkok.................................................................... 636-4-1. Historical Sites................................................................................ 636-4-2. Museums & Art Galleries in Bangkok........................................ 646-4-3. Other Places.................................................................................... 656-5. Places to Pray................................................................................................ 657. DIRECTORIES........................................................................................................ 687-1. Emergency Calls........................................................................................... 687-2. Embassies & Consulates............................................................................. 687-3. Banks.............................................................................................................. 697-4. Useful Addresses and Number.................................................................. 737-5. Websites......................................................................................................... 75Appendix I: Train Time-TablesAppendix II: Regulations on the Permission for Foreign Researchers to ConductResearch in Thailand B.E. 2550Appendix III: Guidelines for Foreign Researchers Conducting Research inThailandAppendix IV: NRCT Application Form

1. PREPARATION PRIOR TO ARRIVAL IN THAILAND1-1. VisaNon-Immigrant Category “RS” visa is applicable for those who wish to conduct researchin Thailand and allows them to extend their stay in Thailand up to 1 year. In order to obtainthis visa, a permit from the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) is necessary.To obtain the Non-Immigrant (RS) visa, it is a REQUIREMENT to get researchpermission from the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT). For this purpose, Fellowsshould submit the following to their host institution 4 MONTHS IN ADVANCE so that thehost institution can assist with submitting the applications to the NRCT on their behalf.1. Completed Application Form (NRCT-01), which should be downloaded from theNRCT website: http://www.nrct-foreignresearcher.org;2. Details of the project, including the research plan, source of the funding andname(s) of collaborating Thai researcher(s);3. A letter of reference on official letterhead from the Fellows’ supervisor ordepartment head at their home institution to verify their position and institutionalaffiliation (for Fellows working independently, API Partner Institutions in theirhome countries are in a position to issue this letter for them);4. Three photographs sized 3 x 4 cm.;5. A copy of the Grant Letter from The Nippon Foundation;6. The complete report from the most recent project completed under the NRCT’ssupervision (if any).Foreign researchers will be classified into one of 4 categories by the NRCT (please referto Article 8 in Chapter 1 of the NRCT regulations) and API Fellows will be classified under the4 th category with the requirement of a deposit (10,000 Baht).Upon approving an application, the NRCT will issue a Research Permission Letter andwill send it to the Fellow and his/her host institution (for example, if you are affiliated at theInstitute of Asian Studies or IAS at Chulalongkorn University where the API office is located,the letter will be sent to both you and the API office). For those who will be affiliated with theIAS, please send a copy of your passport (only the pages containing personal information) tothe API office in Thailand. The IAS will issue a Letter of Visa Endorsement that will be sent tothe Fellows.It is strongly encouraged that you thoroughly study the NRCT Regulations on thePermission for Foreign Researchers to Conduct Research in Thailand B.E. 2550 and the NRCTGuidelines for Foreign Researchers. For Fellows who plan to bring their family members, pleasealso read the information on visa extensions carefully for a thorough preparation.The following are required to be submitted to the Royal Thai Embassy to request a Non-Immigrant (RS) visa:1. A passport with a validity of not less than six (6) months. A validity of 18 months isrequired for a one year visa application;2. A completed visa application form, available at the local Royal Thai Embassy or theRoyal Thai Consulate-General;3. Two (2) photographs (4 x 6 cm) that have been taken within the past six (6) months;4. The Grant Letter from The Nippon Foundation;

5. A Letter of Visa Endorsement from the Fellow’s Host Institution in Thailand (ifany);6. A Research Permission Letter from the NRCT;7. Birth Certificates of children (if accompanied by children);8. Certificate of Marriage (if accompanied by spouse);(Fellows are advised to check the information needed with the local Royal Thai Embassyor the Royal Thai Consulate-General to ensure that there are no additionalrequirements/changes that have been put in place.)If every document is in order, the visa processing at the local Royal Thai Embassy willtake only a few days. Fellows will then be granted a Non-Immigrant (RS) visa which will allowthem to stay in Thailand up to 90 days. Those who will stay in Thailand more than 90 days arerequired to extend their visa after their arrival in Thailand.For further and complete details about the process with the NRCT, please thoroughlystudy the NRCT Regulations on the Permission for Foreign Researchers to Conduct Research inThailand B.E. 2550 (App. II) and the NRCT Guidelines for Foreign Researchers (App. III).Contact Information:Thai Immigration BureauSoi Suan Phlu, Sathorn Thai Road, Bangkok 10120T el: 66-2287-3101~10URL: http://www.immigration.go.thThe office hour for visa extension is from 8:30 to 16:30 (from Monday to Friday) . It isclosed on weekends and public holidays. For Re-Entry Permit application, the office hour is8:30 to 12:00 (from Monday to Saturday). It is closed on Sundays and public holidays.Foreign Embassies & Consulates in Thailand:The Embassy of Japan177 Witthayu Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330Tel: 66-2207-8503, 2696-3003Fax: 66-2207-8510URL: http://www.th.emb-japan.go.jp/The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia600-602 Petchburi Road, Ratchatewi, Bangkok 10400Tel: 66-2252-3135~40Fax: 66-2255-1267, 2255-1261http://www.kbri-bangkok.com/index.htmlThe Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines760 Sukhumvit Road, Soi Philippines (30/1), Klongtoey, Klongtan, Bangkok 10110Tel: 66-2259-0139Fax: 66-2259-2809http://www.philembassy-bangkok.net/The Embassy of Malaysia35 South Sathorn Road, Tungmahamek, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120Tel: 66-2679-2190~92

Fax: 66-2679-2208http://www.kln.gov.my/perwakilan/bangkokThai Embassies & Consulates in API Participating Countries:Indonesia, Royal Thai Embassy74 Jalan Imam Bonjol, Jakarta Pusat 10310Tel: 62-21-390-4052Fax: 62-21-310-7469, 319-1411http://www.mfa.go.th/web/1312.php?depid=207Japan, Royal Thai Embassy3-14-6 Kami-Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0021Tel: 81-3-3441-1386Fax: 81-3-3441-2597URL: http://www.thaiembassy.jp/Japan, Royal Thai Consulate-GeneralthBangkok Bank Building, 4 Floor, 1-9-16 Kyutaro-machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0056Tel: 81-6-6262-9226~27Fax: 81-6-6262-9228URL: http://www.thai-kansai.net/Malaysia, Royal Thai Embassy206 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala LumpurTel: 60-3-2148-8222, 60-3-2148-8350, 60-3-2148-8420, 60-3-2145-8004Fax: 60-3-2148-6527, 60-3-2148-6615http://www.mfa.go.th/web/1321.php?depid=220Malaysia, Royal Thai Consulate GeneralNo. 1 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman 10350 PenangTel: 60-94-226-8029, 60-94-226-9484Fax: 60-94-226-3121Malaysia, Royal Thai Consulate-General4426 Jalan Pengkalan Chepa, 15400 Kota Bharu, KelantanTel: 60-99-744-5266, 60-99-744-5934, 60-99-748-2545Fax: 60-99-744-9801Philippines, Royal Thai Embassy107 Rada Street, Legaspi Village, Makati, Metro Manila, P.O. Box 1228Makati Central Post Office, 1252 Makati, Metro ManilaTel: 63-2-815-4219, 815-4220, 816-0696~7Fax: 63-2-815-4221Philippines, Royal Thai ConsulateEastern Shipping Lines Building, M. J. Cuenco Street, Cebu City Region 7P.O. Box 561 CebuTel. 63-32-70261, 93270Fax. 63-32-930131-2. Medical3

Here are the itemsyour luggage!):you will need on your arrival in Thailand. (So, don’t pack them inDocumentary evidence that you have enough money to pay your expenses andsupport yourself while doing research (e.g. grant letter)Travel ticketsPassport containing entry clearance where necessaryAddress and telephone number of your final destinationInsurance documentsMedical certificate (if required)Some Thai currency1-3. AccommodationFinding a suitable accommodation in Thailand is the Fellow’s responsibility.However, Chulalongkorn University has some on-campus facilities and if Fellows wish to stay inone of them, API office can facilitate the matter (you will then be entitled to the special rate).Please inquire well in advance, in case you need to stay at a Chulalongkorn facility. Theinformation of accommodation facilities at Chulalongkorn University is as follows:1-3-1. Sasa International HousePlaced under the supervision of Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration,Sasa International House is a hotel-type facility designed to accommodate overseas students andguest lecturers and is equipped with a conference room, a restaurant, laundry room, a swimmingpool, an d an around-the-clock reception service. The house offers hotel standard service andamenities at reasonable prices and an international ambience with shady surroundings with treesand plants.Room Rates / Night (Baht):Daily Basis Single Double Discount Rates*President Vice President2,5002,3002,8002,5002,000/2,2401,840/2,000• With the letter signed by IAS Director, entitled to a 20 % discountMonthly Basis Single DoublePresident 1,700 1,900Vice President 1,500 1,700Sasa InternationalHouse is located in 254 Soi Chulalongkorn 12, Phyathai Rd., Bangkok10330 Thailand. For more information, please call 0-2216-8844 Fax: 0-2215-3880.Please find the following map for your information.5

1-3-2. Suksitniwet International HouseSuksitniwet International House consists of rooms equipped respectively with airconditioning. With a total accommodating capacity of 194, the house is open to overseasstudents, teaching staff and researchers. Its service is run on a year-round basis. Fees and otherexpenses can be divided as follows.6

1. Short-term stay1. Per room per day2. Per room per week3. Per room per month2. Long-term stay (3 months and up)Rooms with bathroom• Single 500 Baht per day• Double 600 Baht per day• Single 3,150 Baht per week• Double 3,850 Baht per week• Single 10,000 Baht per month• Double 15,000 Baht per month• Single 7,500 Baht per roomper month• Double 5,000 Baht per personper monthSuksitniwet International House is located in Soi Chulalongkorn 6, Phyathai Rd.,Bangkok 10330 Thailand. For more information please call 0-2216-0040~6.The map of Suksitniwet International House is as follows:สี่แยกเจริญผลCharoen Phol Cross-Rd.หอพักศึกษิตนิเวศนSuksitnivesDormitoryซ.จุฬาฯ 6Soi Chula 6ถ.พระรามที่ 1 Rama I Rd. สี่แยกปทุมวัน Patumwon Cross-Rd.สนามกีฬาแหงชาติNational StadiumมาบุญครองMBK Centreถ.พญาไทPhyathai Rd.สยามสแควรSiam SquareคณะเภสัชศาสตรFaculty ofPharmacologyซอย จุฬาฯ 12 Soi Chula 12สถาบันบันฑิตฯศศินทรSasinสมาคมนิสิตเกาจุฬาฯCU Alumni Assoc1-3-3. Widdhayaniwet Residence HallReserved for teaching staff and 3 rd level and higher personnel (of Thai governmentofficers), this residence hall has 252 air-conditioned furnished rooms, out of which 189 are forlong-stay residents with an approved research project, and 63 for Chulalongkorn Universitypersonnel and outside guests participating in academic cooperation with the University.There are two types of rooms and the rates are as follows:1. A single room: 600 Baht per day400 Baht per day (with the IAS official letter)15,000 Baht per month10,000 Baht per month (with the IAS official letter)2. A double room: 900 Baht per day600 Baht per day (with the IAS official letter)20,000 Baht per month.7

For more information, please call 0-2218-3010~2. Widdhayaniwet Residence Hall islocated next to the Sasa International House (map is below). A laundry service is available andcharged additional from the room rates. To use the service, you could ask for the laundry format the front desk down-stair.วิทยนิเวศน Widdhayaniwet Residence HallSoi Chulalongkorn 12, Phyathai Road, Bangkok 10330 ThailandTel: 0-2218-3010~2 Fax: 0-2218-3010วิทยนิเวศน Widdhayaniwet Residence HallSoi Chulalongkorn 12, Phyathai Road, Bangkok 10330 ThailandTel: 0-2218-3010~2 Fax: 0-2218-3010Note: To stay in these accommodations, you are asked to inquire in advance. The APIOffice will check the vacancies in the period you plan to stay and then prepare the letterof reservation issued by the Institute of Asian Studies which needs to be sent there priorto your arrival.8

1-3-4. Useful Links for Accommodation in ThailandPlease kindly visit below links to search for your accommodation aside from ChulalongkornUniversity residences:http://www.thaiapartment.com/http://www.click4apartment.com/http://www.thailandservicedapartments.com/http://www.bangkok.com/hotels/serviced-apartments.htmlhttp://www.ehotelbooking.com/ServicedApartments.htmhttp://www.mrroomfinder.com/http://www.thaiwebsites.com/servicedapartments.asp2. UPON ARRIVAL IN THAILAND2-1. Transportation from the AirportLimousine taxis (which charge by distance, e.g. around 800 baht to central can bereserved at the limousine hire counter on the 2nd floor (just outside Arrivals), and aggressivetouts will try to entice you on board. A better option is the ordinary metered taxis available onthe 2nd floor: queue up and state your destination at the desk, and you will get a slip with yourdestination written in Thai on it. There is a 50 baht surcharge on the meter, meaning that trips tothe city will cost 300-400 baht (plus 65 baht express way tolls) and take 40-60 minutes dependingon traffic. (Beware of taxi drivers who claimed that the 50 baht surcharge is applied to eachpassenger as opposed to per taxi.)There is also a stop outside the 1st floor exit for airport express buses, which charge aflat 150 baht and operate hourly until midnight, covering four routes, each taking about 60 to 90minutes. For further information of airport express buses, please refer to the page 30.2-2. Establishing Contact with API OfficeWhen you arrive in Thailand, you need to notify of your arrival to the API office as wellas to The Nippon Foundation and Coordinating Institution. Please find below the contactinformation. You will then be arranged to meet concerned personnel(s) who can give you advicefor your research activities in Thailand.Address:Asian Public Intellectuals (API) Fellowships ProgramInstitute of Asian StudiesChulalongkorn Universityrd3 Floor, Prajadhipok-Rambhai Barni BuildingPhyathai Road, Bangkok 10330 ThailandTel: 0-2218-7422Fax: 0-2652-5283E-mail: api_fellowships@chula.ac.thContact Persons:Assoc. Prof. Surichai Wun’Gaeo, Program DirectorMs. Michiko Yoshida, Program CoordinatorE-mail: michiko.y@chula.ac.th9

Ms. Napat Tangapiwut (Puk), Assistant Program CoordinatorE-mail: napat.t@chula.ac.thMs. Akiko Kuwajima, AssistantE-mail: akikoapi@yahoo.co.jpProgram CoordinatorMs. Napasporn Phimsawan (Organ), Program AssistantE-mail: organn.api@gmail.comThe Map of API Fellowships Program Office is as follows:For taxi: ชวยไปสงที่ อาคารประชาธิปก-รําไพพรรณี จุฬาลงกรณมหาวิทยาลัย ตามแผนที่ดานลางนี้(Please take me to Prajadhipok-Rambhai Barni Building, Chulalongkorn University)ถ. สี่พระยาSi Praya Rd.สามยาน SamyanคณะนิติศาสตรFaculty of Lawถนนพญาไท Phyathai RoadมาบุญครองMaboonkrongSam YanSubway StationSiamSquareถ. พระราม 4Rama IV Rd.คณะเศรษฐศาสตรFaculty of Economicsศาลาพระเกี้ยว Sara PrakeowBTSRama I Rd.อาคารประชาธิปก-รําไพพรรณี Prajadhipok-Rambhai BarniBuildingอาคารเปรมบุรฉัตรPrem Purachatra Bldg.ถ. สุริวงศSuriwong Rd.สภากาชาดไทยThai Red CrossคณะรัฐศาสตรFaculty of Political ScienceJim ThompsonSilk Shopถนนอังรีดูนัง Henry Dunant RoadธนาคารไทยพาณิชยSiam Commercial BankFor Fellows who reside one of the above on-campus residences (Sasa InternationalHouse or Widdhayaniwet Residence Hall), they can take a campus shuttle bus (pink bus) in frontof Sasa International House. Route 2 will take you to the closest station, Sara Prakeow (theterminal station) from there (kindly refer to the above map). It costs only 2 baht per boarding.You can buy a ticket coupon (20 baht for 20 times boarding) from the driver. (Pls. refer to page49 for further information.)10

2-3. Checking and ReportingIt is important for Fellows to check if they have obtained proper visa stamps upon theirarrival at the passport control. If not, for some reasons, Fellows need to go to the ImmigrationBureau in Bangkok to make necessary correction of the stamp.For Fellows who entered Thailand obtaining a permission from the NRCT, they need tokeep up with the regulations of the NRCT in reporting themselves to the NRCT in person or viaemail to: with attaching complete Form (NRCT-02)within 7 days upon their arrival in Thailand. Fellows will be required to pay deposit fee ofTHB10,000 per project in guaranteeing of a complete final report submission at the NRCT inperson or via bank transfer at:Bank name: Krung Thai BankName of the branch: Paholyothin 39Account name: National Research Council of ThailandAccount number: 039-1-11-453-0(This deposit fee will be returned upon submission of the complete final report (hard copy andCD) to the NRCT.)Fellows then will receive the ID prepared by the NRCT and the guidelines on reports atthe NRCT in person or by postal mail.Also, they will be advised by the NRCT to report to Thai researcher(s) or theparticipating organization(s) that they have listed in their research application before conductingresearch.Visa ExtensionIn case of Fellows who plan to stay more than 90 days in Thailand, they have to obtain aresearch permission from the NRCT in order to facilitate their visa extension application. Theymust report himself/herself to the Thai Immigration Bureau in Bangkok at least two (2) weeksprior to the indicated expiry date of his/her visa to file the extension of Non-Immigrant visa upto a year. The following will be required for this process.1. A completed visa extension application form, available at the ImmigrationBureau2. A completed form to acknowledge the conditions of stay in the Kingdom,(available at the Immigration Bureau and API office)3. One recent photograph (4 x 6 cm)4. A copy of the Grant Letter from The Nippon Foundation5. Photocopy of the passport (on A4 paper only) especially those pages thatcontain:- Your personal data- Thai visa issued at the Royal Thai Embassy in your country of origin- Arrival immigration stamp (obtained at the airport)- Arrival immigration card (white card attached to your passport by Thaiimmigration officer on arrival)6. A letter from the NRCT certifying the research title, research duration, etc. of theFellow and requesting the Thai Immigration Bureau to extend the Fellow’s visauntil the end of fellowship period in Thailand11

For the Fellows accompanied by their family members, additional documents neededapart from those mentioned above are:1. A copy of the passport (prepared in the same manner as that of the applicant’s)2. A Marriage Registration Certificate (if not in English, translation into English by anotary translation agency with an approval stamp from the embassy of theFellow’s country of origin is required)3. A Birth Certificate (in case a child accompanies the Fellow. If not in English,translation into English by a notary translation agency with approval stamp fromthe embassy of the Fellow’s country of origin is required)For Fellows accompanied by a research assistant, they will need to clearly indicate theinformation (name, passport number) in their completed application forms to be submitted tothe NRCT because the NRCT will be aware of accompanying assistant and arrange an extensionletter to the Thai Immigration Bureau accordingly.Notes:1. In case Fellows need to extend any additional period of stay in Thailand, they have to applyfor a research extension from the NRCT. Fellows will be required to submit the followingdocuments to the NRCT in person or via email at least 60 days prior to the indicated expirydate:- Application for Research Extension Permission (NRCT-04)- Previous summary report in English or Thai- A research plan during the extension periodAfter their research extension is approved, the NRCT will issue the new ID card and otherconcerned documents including the Letter of Visa Extension in accordance to the newresearch permit period.To avoid this extension process which requires lots of time and documentations, we stronglyrecommend you to state your research period in Thailand one month longer than theactual research period at the time of your application for the NRCT.2. According to the NRCT regulations, Fellows are required to submit the following to theNRCT:- A summary report of activities in English or Thai in Form NRCT-05 to the NRCT officeand collaborating Thai researcher(s) prior to leaving Thailand.- One copy of the complete final report in English or Thai in Form NRCT-06 both hardcopy and CD to the NRCT within one year after completing the research in Thailand.- One copy of each published research article related to the research in Thailand both hardcopy and CD within three months of publication in the spirit of disseminating researchresults in their country of origin.3.Even for those who already obtained “One-Year Multiple Entry Visa” from the Royal ThaiEmbassy in your country of origin, proper extension at Thai Immigration Bureau is STILLREQUIRED.4. Anyone planning to stay in Thailand for any length of time should keep a ready supply ofphotos and copies of his/her passport. These are always handy in case of passport beinglost.12

It is important for Fellows to check if they have obtained proper visa stamps upon theirarrival at the passport control. If not, for some reasons, Fellows need to go to the ImmigrationBureauin Bangkok to make necessary correction of the stamp.For Fellows who entered Thailand obtaining a permission from the NRCT, they need tokeep up with the regulations of the NRCT in reporting themselves to the NRCT within 7 daysupon their arrival in Thailand. At the NRCT, Fellows are required to bring their passports andthe NRCT Permission Letters. For those in the 2 nd category, they also need to bring the initialprocessing fee of 200 Baht and a deposit of 4,000 Baht (this 4,000 baht will be returned toFellows when they have submitted three copies of the complete report to the NRCT withinthree years after completing research in Thailand). Fellows then will receive the ID prepared bythe NRCT and the guideline on reports.Also, they will be advised by the NRCT to report to Thai researcher(s) or theparticipating organization(s) that they have listed in their research application before conductingresearch.Visa FeesApplication fees at the local Royal Thai Embassy will have to be checked by Fellows. Asfor each application of an extension of the visa at the Thai Immigration Bureau, 1,900 Baht isrequired.Re-Entry PermitIn instances when the Fellow leaves Thailand temporarily during his/her FellowshipPeriod, a Re-Entry Permit (either single or multiple permit) needs to be obtained from the ThaiImmigration Bureau or at the Immigration Counter located inside the Bangkok SuvarnabhumiInternational Airport. Failure to do so will invalidate their research visas. The whole process ofapplication for a visa will then have to be repeated if the Fellow is to enter Thailand again tocomplete his/her Fellowship period. The fee of the single-entry permit is 1,000 Baht and 3,800Baht for multiple-entry permit. A passport-sized photo (4 x 6 cm.) and a completed Re-EntryPermit Application Form are required.Note:Any visa related forms can be downloaded from the website of the Thai Immigration Bureau athttp://www.immigration.go.th/Regular reportingFellows who stay in Thailand for the continuous period longer than 3 months, arerequired to report themselves to Thai Immigration Authority in every 3 months.Thai Immigration AuthoritySoi Suan Phlu, South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120Tel: (66) 22873101-10 Ext. 2138-9The office hour for visa extension is from 8:30 to 16:30 (from Monday to Friday). It isclosed on weekends and public holidays. For Re-Entry Permit application, the office hour is8:30 to 12:00 (from Monday to Saturday). It is closed on Sundays and public holidays3. THINGS TO KNOW3- 1.General Information13

3 -1-1. Date & TimeThe official Thai calendar is calculated from the beginning of the Buddhist Era in 543BC. The year 2008 AD is therefore 2551 BE. The year is subdivided into 12 months, The sameas the Roman calendar.Thailand standard time is 7 hours ahead of Universal Time or Greenwich Mean Time(London). At noon in Bangkok or Jakarta is 13:00 in Kuala Lumpur or Manila and 14:00 inTokyo.Be careful when asking a Thai the time. Sometimes they use a six-hour clock systemwhen measuring the time. Seven in the evening becomes one o’clock, 11:00 becomes fiveo’clock, etc. The system is mainly used in conversation.In Thailand, Saturdays and Sundays are holidays but most shops throughout the countryincluding the major department stores and shopping complexes stay open.3 -1-2. Business HoursBusiness hours are from 8:00 or 8:30 to 17:30, Monday through Friday. Some businessesare open Saturdays 8:30-12:00. Government offices are open 8:30-16:30, Monday throughFriday. Banks open from 8:30 to 15:30, Mondays through Fridays. Money-changing kiosks open8:30 - 16:00 daily. Post offices hours are 8:30-16:30. Department stores are open 10:30-21:00 or22:00, seven days a week. Shops, restaurants, and pharmacies open at 8:30 or 9:00; most close at22:00. There are small differences in each place.3-1-3. Thai Public Holidays 2009January 1New Year’s DayJanuary 2Additional holiday granted by governmentFebruary 9 Makhabuja Day *April 6 Chakri Day (King Rama I’s Coronation Day)April 13-15May 1Songkran Festival (Traditional Thai New Year)National Labour DayMay 5Coronation DayMay 8 Visakhabuja Day * *July 1Mid Year Bank Holiday (NOT a public holiday)July 7 Asarnhabuja Day * * *August 12October 23H.M. The Queen’s Birthday (Mother’s Day)Chulalongkorn Memorial DayDecember 5 H.M. The King’s Birthday (Father’s Day)December 7 Substitution for H.M. The King’s BirthdayDecember 10 Constitution DayDecember 31 New Year's EveNote: The religious holidays are determined by the Buddhist lunar calendar and are thereforevariable.* Makhabuja Day: Lord Buddha preached to 1,250 disciples without prior arrangement.* * Visakhabuja Day: the day when Lord Buddha was born, reached enlightenment and enterednirvana.* * * AsarnhabujaDay: the day when Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon to his first fivedisciples.14

3-1-4. Weights & MeasuresThe Thai metric system for weights and measures is the notably exceptionalmeasurement of land area and weight of gold, which still stick to the old Thai system.Area1 sq wah = 4 sq meters1 ngan (100 sq wah) = 400 sq meters1 rai (4 ngan) = 1600 sq metersWeights1 Baht (only for gold) = 15 g1 tamleung (4 Baht) = 60 g1 chang (20 tamleung) = 1.2 kg1 harb (50 chang) = 60 kg1 karat (precious stones) = 20 centigramLinear Measure1 niu (4 krabiad) = 0.619 inch1 keub (12 niu) = 9.54 inch or 25 cm1 sawk (2 keub) = 50 cm1 wah (4 sawk) = 2 m1 sen (20 wah) = 40 m1 yoht (400 sen) = 16 kmVolumetric Measure1 kwian (2 bun) = 2000 litre1 bun (50 tung) = 1000 litre1 tung = 20 litre1 tananluang = 1 litre1 yok = 17.78 sq ft3-2. Money and Banking3-2-1. CurrencyThe Thai monetary unit is the Baht, which is subdivided into 100 satang. Sometimes, 25satang is called one ‘saleng’ but this term is rapidly disappearing as the value of the Bahtdiminishes.Coins are used in denominations of 25 satang (brass), 50 satang (brass), 1 Baht(silver), 2Baht (silver), 5 Baht (silver with a copper rim), and 10 Baht (brass with a silver margin). Banknote denominations comprise 20 Baht (green), 50 Baht (blue), 100 Baht (red), 500 Baht (purple)and 1,000 Baht (grey). Both coins and bank notes have western and Thai numerals on them.Try not to tender 500 or 1,000 Baht notes on local buses or when buying a 25 Baht bowl ofnoodles as change probably won’t be available. All banks will change high denomination notes.3-2-2. BanksMost banks in Thailand open from 8:30 to 15:30, Monday to Friday (except nationalholidays). However, the branches attached to department stores are open everyday. The main15

Thai commercial banks (Bangkok Bank, Kasikorn Thai, Siam Commercial Bank, Krung ThaiBank) have branches throughout the country. Foreign banks also offer commercial bankingservices. Most banks in Thailand have a nationwide network of ATM machines that dispenseThai Baht only. The ATMs usually have Thai and English language displays and will accept thecards of other Thai banks, and foreign cards that use internationally recognized electronicbanking systems. Many teller machines will also accept VISA or MasterCard (the logos arevisibly displayed).Note: For the Fellow who needs to open a new bank account in Thailand, some officialdocuments are required. API Fellowships Program Office will prepare a letter ofcertificate issued by the Institute of Asian Studies (the Host Institution) for this purpose,upon request. Please see the list of commercial banks in Thailand in “Directories” onpage 69.3-2-3. Currency ExchangeCash and travelers’ cheques can be exchanged for Thai currency at banks, legal moneyexchangers, hotels, mobile exchange kiosks in tourist areas, and in department stores andshopping centers. The best rates can usually be found in the banks. US dollars and poundssterling are the most widely accepted currencies, while travelers’ cheques get better rates thancash. Banks charge a fixed fee per cheque, so using high denomination travelers’ cheques ismore economical. Remember to bring along your passport when cashing travelers’ cheques.The banks are open from 8:30 to 15:30, Monday to Friday (except national holidays) butsome exchange counters may stay open later. There is no limit to the amount of Thai or foreigncurrency you can bring into Thailand. However, the maximum amount of Thai currency thatcan be exported is 50,000 Baht per person. No restrictions are placed on export of foreigncurrencies. Dollar accounts may be opened at banks in Thailand so long as the funds aresourced overseas.3-2-4. Credit & Debit CardsCredit cards are widely accepted in shops, hotels and restaurants throughout the country.They can also be used for cash advances at banks, exchange counters and as debit cards fromATM machines. The most widely accepted cards are VISA, MasterCard, American Express, JCB(Japanese Card Bureau) and Diners Club.Credit-card fraud is a problem in Thailand. Don’t leave your card in a hotel room orunattended at any time. When using it in a shop, try to keep your eye on the shop assistant theyhave been known to run off more than one receipt at a single transaction. Always check theamount in the receipt carefully before you sign it. If your card is lost or stolen, report itimmediately to one of the following offices:VISA Tel: 0-2263-2091-4Master Card Tel: 0-2670-4088-95American Express Tel: 0-2273-5544Diners Club Tel: 0-2238-3660Citibank Tel: 1588, 0-2232-2484Platinum Tel: 0-273-5445HSBC Tel: 0-2614-400016

3-3. Health and SafetyThailand is one of the safest countries in the region for the traveler. Most large cities inThailand now have clinics catering specifically to travelers. These clinics are usually moreexpansive than local medical facilities, but are worth using, as they will offer a superior standardof care.It is difficult to find reliable medical care in rural areas. Your embassy and insurancecompany are also good contacts.The risk of contracting illness or disease is minimal provided basic care is taken overfood, water and sexual contacts.3-3-1. Infectious DiseasesAvian InfluenzaThailand has reported 25 cases of human ‘bird flu’. The majority of there occurred in2004, and at the time 2007, there have been no reports. Transmission from domestic birds tohumans is rare and requires close contact with an infected bird or its droppings. Human tohuman transmission has occurred, but it is even more uncommon so far. Avoid live poultry oreggs; wash your hands frequently and seek medical attention if you develop a fever andrespiratory symptoms (cough, shortness of breath etc).Cutaneous Larva MigransThis disease, caused by dog hookworm, is particularly common on the beaches ofThailand. The rash starts as a small lump, then slowly spreads in a linear fashion. It is intenselyitchy, especially at night. It is easily treated with medications and should not be cut out or frozen.Dengue Fever and Dengue Hemorrhagic FeverThese viral diseases are endemic in Southeast Asia. They are transmitted by the ‘aedes’mosquito, which is active during the daytime and is often found around areas of humanhabitation. Dengue infection in local people, mostly children, often results in fever with bleedingfrom the skin and other organs (dengue hemorrhagic fever). It can be fatal. For travelers fromnon-endemic areas the disease usually manifests itself as a fever with skin rash, severe headachesand muscle pains, nausea and vomiting (dengue fever). This disease strain is usually non-fatalbut recovery may be prolonged.Dengue infection is most common during the rains (May to September in Thailand)when the ‘aedes’ mosquito is abundant. There is no vaccine against the disease. The bestprevention is to avoid mosquito bites: wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants, and use mosquitorepellent during the daytime. Avoid using aspirin as this increases the risk of hemorrhaging.Anyone who becomes sick with dengue-like symptoms should seek medical consultation toestablish the cause of the illness.HepatitisThere are two major groups of viral hepatitis (inflammation of the liver), which differ inthe way they are transmitted.• Hepatitis A and E, spread by contaminated food and water, are endemic in many parts ofAsia. Most locals are immune to these diseases but travelers can be infected. Generalpreventive measures against diarrhea are effective against hepatitis A and E. Vaccinationagainst the disease is also possible.17

• Hepatitis B, C and D are contracted through contaminated blood (such as transfusions andthe use of non-sterile needles), sexual contact or from infected mothers to their babies. Themode of transmission is very similar to HIV/AIDS and the risk of infection can be greatlydiminished if precautions are taken against this disease. Hepatitis B is generally more severethan hepatitis A and long-term liver damage and even cancer may result. An effectivevaccination against hepatitis B is available at most medical services.HIV/AIDSInfection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) leads to acquired immunedeficiency syndrome (AIDS), a disease that is fatal and as of yet incurable. HIV is transmittedthrough contact with contaminated blood or body fluids. This can be through sexual contact ofany description, contaminated needles, blood transfusions and even acupuncture, tattooing orbody piercing.HIV/AIDS is spreading at worrying speed in most Asian countries and this is largely theresult of unprotected sexual contacts and intravenous drug use. In Thailand, more than 80% ofknown cases are the result of heterosexual contacts.The best protection against HIV is avoidance of all forms of casual sex, either withprostitutes or with otherwise healthy-looking persons. Next to this, the best protection isthrough ‘safe’ sex using a latex condom. The leading brands of condom are widely available inThailand, at convenience stores and supermarkets. It’s worth noting that HIV infection is notrestricted to Bangkok and the main tourist scenes. Most recorded infections have occurredprovincially, with the greatest prevalence in the northern region.ImmunizationsNo vaccinations are required for entry into Thailand except for yellow fever for travelersarriving from endemic regions (parts of Africa and Latin America). Immunizations for tetanus,polio, rabies, typhoid, tuberculosis, Japanese encephalitis and hepatitis are advisable (but notessential) before travel to Southeast Asia.Japanese EncephalitisThis viral infection of the brain is contracted through the bite of mosquitoes prevalent inrural areas of the country. Like malaria, the disease is best prevented by avoiding mosquito bite,especially at night time. Vaccination prior to leaving is recommended for travelers planning tospend prolonged periods in rural areas of the country.LeptospirosisLeptospirosis is most often contracted after river rafting or canyoning. Early symptomsare very similar to the flu and include headache and fever. It can vary from a very mild ailment toa fetal disease. Diagnosis is made through blood tests and it is easily treated with Doxycycline.MalariaAccording to the government’s Department of Communicable Disease Control,Bangkok and most provinces in the central region as well as major tourist resorts such as ChiangMai, Phuket, Hua Hin and Samui Island have been free from malaria for decades. All cities inThailand are malaria free and no special precautions against this mosquito-borne disease arerecommended. Outside these areas some risk remains, especially in mountainous and borderregions. People planning to visit these areas are advised to take general precautions againstmosquito bite. After sunset, sleep under a mosquito net or in screened quarters, wear longsleevedshirts and pants, and apply mosquito repellent to skin and clothing. When sittingoutdoors or when mosquito nets are unavailable, burn a mosquito coil. Note that the commonly18

prescribed malarial drugs choloroquine and other chemoprophylactic drugs have provedineffective against falciparum malaria in Thailand.Those who develop a fever within two weeks of visiting risk areas or experience cold orinfluenza-like symptoms should seek prompt medical attention.RabiesThailand has been working towards elimination of rabies and considerable progress hasbeen made. Nonetheless, travelers are advised to take preventive measures if their itineraryallows possible exposure to animal bites or scratch. Prior to travel to rural communities, a seriesof three intramuscular injections of the rabies vaccine are recommended. If you do get bitten bya infected dog or other animals, seek prompt medical attention. The post-exposure vaccine isusually effective if administered without delay.Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)Urethritis remains the most common treatable sexually transmitted disease amongtourists to Asia. These days syphilis has declined in prevalence but gonorrhea and herpes are stillquite common and often drug resistant.The only sure way of avoiding STDs is abstinence from sexual intercourse. Use of latexcondoms also offers effective but not total protection.For further information, contact the International Communicable Disease ControlSection of the Ministry of Public Health, Tel: 0-2590-3000, the Airport Health Office, Tel: 0-2535-1482, the Port Health Office, Tel: 0-2249-4110.StrongyloidesThis parasite, also transmitted by skin contact with soil, is common in Thailand but raralyaffects travelers. It is characterized by an unusual skin rash called larva currens—a linear rash onthe trunk which comes and goes. Most people do not have other symptoms until their immunesystem becomes severely suppressed, when the parasite can cause an overwhelming infection. Itcan be treated with medications.Typhoid FeverTyphoid is very rare in Thailand but precautions against this food and water-bornedisease should still be taken. General preventive measures against diarrhea are effective againsttyphoid. Vaccinations in either injectable or oral form can be administered prior to departure.Booster vaccinations are easy to get at hospitals and clinics throughout Thailand.3-3-2. DiarrheaFor the frequent traveler, diarrhea is almost inevitable. Just a change in drinking waterand food can trigger an attack. These are generally not cause for concern though. Whendiarrhea strikes, it is important to guard against dehydration by drinking lots of fluids such asweak tea or rehydration salts dissolved in water. Avoid food for a while to avoid recurrence. Inover 80 % cases, travelers’ diarrhea is caused by a bacteria (there are numerous potentialculprits), and therefore responds promptly to treatment with antibiotics.Loperamide (or hydrochloride) is just a ‘stopper’ and does not get to the cause of theproblem. It can be helpful, for example if you have to go on a long bus ride. Do not takeLoperamide if you have a fever, or blood in your stools. Seek medical attention quickly if you donot respond to an appropriate antibiotic.19

Amoebic DysenterySevere attacks, with bleeding or mucus in the stools, accompanied by high fever could bean indication of something more serious such as dysentery. In this case, medical consultationshould be sought. Amoebic Dysentery is very rare in travelers but is often misdiagnosed by poorqualityareas. Symptoms are similar to bacterial diarrhea, i.e. fever, bloody diarrhea and extremelyfeeling unwell. Treatment involves two drugs; Tinidazole or Metroniadzole to kill the parasite inyour gut and then a second drug to kill the cysts.GiardiasisGiardia lamblia is a parasite that is relatively common in travelers. Symptoms includenausea, bloating, excess gas, fatigue and intermittent diarrhea. ‘Eggy’ burps are often attributedsolely to giardiasis. The parasite will eventually go away if left untreated but this can take months.The treatment of choice is Tinidazole, with Metronidazole being a second option.3-3-3. Environmental HazardsAir PollutionAir pollution, particularly vehicle pollution, is an increasing problem in most of SoutheastAsia’s major cities. If you have severe respiratory problems, speak with your doctor beforetraveling to any heavily polluted urban centers. This pollution can also cause minor respiratoryproblems such as sinusitis, dry throat and irritated eyes.Cuts and ScrapesIn the tropics, even the most minor cuts and scratches seem to go septic and take longerto heal than in colder climates. Clean cuts carefully and treat them with an antiseptic such astincture of iodine or the bright-red mercurochrome, as the Thais do. Avoid plasters andbandages, which tend to prolong the healing process.WaterIn Bangkok or upcountry, drinking water straight from the tap is unadvisable. Like theThais, use only a reliable brand of bottled water or boiled water from the tap. Be wary of ice,which may come from a questionable source, and is often manhandled unhygienically.Cylindrical ice cubes with a hole through them are usually produced and delivered under hygienicconditions.Sunburn and SunstrokeYou can get sunburned very easily in the tropics, even when it’s cloudy. Use a sunscreen,hat and good-quality sunglasses. If you do get burned, use a proprietary cold cream for relief.Sunstroke and heat exhaustion may also creep up on the unwary traveler. Dizziness,fatigue and cramps are common symptoms of heat exhaustion. Make sure you drink plenty ofwater and salts, and stay out of the sun during very hot spells.3-3-4. HospitalsBoth public and private hospitals are available in Thailand. Queues and waits aregenerally longer in the public hospitals. For travelers, medical insurance is advisable.In Bangkok and the major towns, hospitals are clean, modern and offer a good standardof treatment and service. The doctors are generally able to speak English and many are overseaseducated. Smaller towns may only have a single provincial hospital, and villages a local clinic,which cannot handle serious medical treatments.20

Most major hospitals in Bangkok have a 24-hour service. They are convenient and ofhigh standard.SomeHospitals in Bangkok:Bangkok Hospital2, Soonvijai Soi 7, New Petchburi Rd., Bangkok 10320Tel: 0-2310-3000, 0-2318-1546URL: http://www.bangkokhospital.comBumrungraj Hospital33, Sukhumvit Soi 3 (North Nana), Watthana, Bangkok 10110Tel: 0-2667-1000 Fax: 0-2667-2525URL: http://www.bumrungrad.comSamitivej Hospital133 Sukhumvit 49, Klongton Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110Tel: 0-2711-8000, 0-2711-8888 Fax: 0-2391-1290URL: http://www.samitivej.co.th(Srinakarin Branch)488, Srinakarin Road, Suanluang, Bangkok 10250Tel: 0-2731-7000 Fax: 0-2731-7044Phra Rama 9 Hospital99 Phra Rama 9 Road., Huaykhwang, Bangkabi, Bangkok 10310Tel: 0-2248-8020 Fax: 0-2248-8018URL: http://www.praram9.comBangkok Christian Hospital124, Silom Rd., Bangkok 10500Tel: 0-2233-6981-9, 0-2235-1000-7, 0-2634-0560-79 Fax: 0-2236-2911URL: http://www.bkkchristianhosp.th.comSt. Louis Hospital215, South Sathron Rd., Bangkok 10120Tel: 0-2210-9999 Fax: 0-2675-5000URL: http://www.saintlouis.or.thPhayathai I Hospital364/1, Sri Ayutthaya Rd., Rachatawee, Bangkok 10400Tel: 0-2640-1111 Fax: 0-245-5488URL: http://www.phyathai.comMission Hospital430, Phisanulok Rd., Dusit, Bangkok 10300Tel: 0-2282-1100, 0-2281-4221 Fax: 0-2280-0441URL: http://www.mission-hospital.orgNote: Basic insurance for accident and injury during the Fellowship period will beprovided for the Fellow. The exact provision will be based on the recommendations of21

the API Execu tive Committee. The Fellow is advised to purchase additional insurancefor him/herself and the accompanying family member if he/she finds it necessary.3-4.TransportationGetting around ThailandGetting around in Thailand is easier now than ever before. In recent years, the Thaigovernment has invested heavily in transportation networks and basic infrastructure. Whateverway you c hoose to go, you will find that getting around is all part of the pleasure of a visit toThailand.3-4-1. AirSource: lonely planet Thailand, 2007.22

As of February 2008, below airports has scheduled service on commercial airlines:LOCATION IATA AIRPORT NAME USEFUL LINK FOR MORE INFORMATIONBangkok DMKDon Mueang http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Mueang_InternatioAirportnal_AirportBangkok BKK Suvarnabhumi http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suvarnabhumi_InternatiInternational Airport onal_AirportBuriram BFV Buriram Airport http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buriram_AirportChiang Mai CNXChiang Mai http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiang_Mai_InternationInternational Airport al_AirportChiang Rai CEIChiang Rai http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiang_Rai_InternationaInternational Airport l_AirportHat Yai HDYHat Yai International http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hat_Yai_International_AirportAirportHua Hin HHQ Hua Hin Airport http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hua_Hin_AirportKo Samui USM Samui Airport http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samui_AirportKhon Kaen KKC Khon Kaen Airporthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khon_Kaen_AirportKrabi KBV Krabi Airport http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krabi_AirportLampang LPT Lampang Airport http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lampang_AirportLoei LOE Loei Airport http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loei_AirportMae HongMae Hong Son http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mae_Hong_Son_AirportHGNSonAirportMae Sot MAQ Mae Sot Airport http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mae_Sot_AirportNakhonNakhon Phanom http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nakhon_Phanom_AirpoKOPPhanomAirportrtNakhon SiNakhon Sihttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nakhon_Si_ThammaratNSTThammaratThammarat Airport _AirportNan NNT Nan Airport http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nan_AirportNarathiwat NAW Narathiwat Airport http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narathiwat_AirportPhitsanulok PHS Phitsanulok Airport http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phitsanulok_AirportPhuket HKTPhuket International http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phuket_International_AiAirportrportRanong UNN Ranong Airport http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranong_AirportRayong UTPU-Tapaohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U-International Airport Tapao_International_AirportRoi Et ROI Roi Et Airport http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roi_Et_AirportSakonSakon Nakhon http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sakon_Nakhon_AirportSNONakhonAirportSukhothai THS Sukhothai Airport http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sukhothai_AirportTrang TST Trang Airport http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trang_AirportTrat TDX Trat Airport http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trat_AirportUbonUbon Ratchathani http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubon_Ratchathani_AirpUBPRatchathaniAirportortUdon Thani UTHUdon Thani http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Udon_Thani_InternationInternational Airport al_AirportFor further information, please contact:23

Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT)99 Moo 10, Bang-na Trad Road, KM. 15, Rajadeva districtBangplee, Samutprakarn 10540Tel: 02-723-0000 Fax: 02-7230010Email: nbia@bangkokairport.co.th, URL: www.bangkokairportonline.comThe Department of Aviation, Ministry of Transport71 Soi Ngam Duphli, Rama IV Road, Thung Mahamek, Bangkok 10120, Thailand.Tel: 0-2287-0320 to 9, Fax: 0-2286-1956, 0-2286-3662, 0-2286-4986Airport Information in BangkokThe Suvarnabhumi Airport opened in September 2006 and has replaced the formerairport at Don Muang. The name of Suvarnabhumi (su-wan-na-poom) was chosen by HM KingBhumibol Adulyadej which means “The Golden Land”, specifically referring to the continentalIndochina. “Golden Peninsula” or “Golden Land” is a traditional name for the Thailand-Cambodia-Laos-Burma region. However, Don Muang airport was re-opened by the ThaiGovernment to handle overflow from Suvarnabhumi on March 25th, 2007. The followingairlines are operating from Don Muang airport as of February 2008:Thai Airwaysnon-connectingdomestic flightsNok Airdomestic flightsOne-Two-Godo mestic flightsAirlines in Thailand:AIRLINE ADDRESSTEL URLAir People Room 207/1, Cargo Terminal 2, 02-650- http://www.apiairliInternational Bangkok International Airport, 5600/02-nes.com/Bangkok 10210535-3413Angel 499 3rd Floor Benjajinda Building 02-953-N/AAirlines Tower B Vibhavadi Rangsit Road 2260Ladyao Chatuchak Bangkok 10900Bangkok 99 Mu 14, Vibhavadirangsit Rd., Chom 02-265- http://www.bangkoAirways Phon, Chatuchak, Bangkok, 10900 5678 kair.com/en/index.phpDestination 22/9 Airport Road, Maikhao, Aumphur076- http://www.destinaAir Shuttle Talang, Phuket 83110Nok Air 17 th Floor, Rachadakarn Building, 183South Sathorn Road, Yannawa Bangkok10120One-Two- (International)Go Airlines 138/70, 17th Floor Jewellery CenterBuilding, Nares Road, Bangrak,Bangkok 10500(Domestic)18 New Rachadapisek Road,Klongtoey, Bangkok 1011024328637~39tionair.com/02-900- http://www.nokair.9955 com/NokConnext/aspx/Welcome.aspx02-229 http://www.fly12go4100~1/ .com/en/main.shtm02-229- l4260

Orient Thai (International)Airlines 138/70, 17th Floor Jewellery CenterBuilding, Nares Road, Bangrak,Bangkok 10500(Domestic)18 New Rachadapisek RoadKlongtoey, Bangkok 10110PBair 17 th Floor, UBC II Building, 591Sukhumvit Soi 33 Road, Bangkok10110Phuket Air 1168/71 34th-B Floor, Lumpini TowerBldg., Rama 4 Road, Sathorn, Bangkok10120SGA Airlines 19/18-19 Royal City Avenue Block A,Rama 9 Road., Kwang Bangkapi, HuayKwang, Bangkok 10310SkyStar 18 SCB Park Plaza, 18th Fl., Tower 2,AirwaysRatchadapisek Road,Chatuchak, Chatuchak, Bangkok 1090002-229- http://www.orient-4260 thai.com/0-2261-0220~50-2679-89990-2641-4190/02-664-609902-937-5353http://www.pbair.com/http://www.phuketairlines.com/http://www.sga.co.th/en-GB/index.htmlN/AThai AirAsia 3300/98-99, 18 th floor, Building B, 02-515- http://www.airasia.Chang Building, Paholyothin, Ladyao,Chatuchak, Bangkok 109009999 com/site/ th/en/home.jspThai 89 Vipavadee Rangsit Rd, Chattuchak, 02-356- http://www.thaiair.AirwaysInternationalBangkok 10900 1111/02-545-1000com/index.htmlYou can also get the Directory of Airline in Suvarnabhumi Airport at:http://www2.airportthai.co.th/airportnew/irweb/eng/investor.html3-4-2. TrainGetting around by train is a good way to see Thailand’s sites as the railway networkextends to all regions of the country. It offers exotic views of the country and is much easier ifyou want to take a picture. Generally, the farmland, forest and village scenery along the trainroutes is much better than on the highways.The government rail network, the State Railway of Thailand, is, on the whole, very wellrun. The rail network covers four main line—the northern, southern, northeastern and easternlines (k indly refer to the map below). Although they take longer (trains generally do not run ontime), the trains offer many advantages over buses—there is more space to move and stretch outand the scenery rolling by the windows is grander from the vantage point of rail than highwayand there is usually more local commotion on the trains. The time table of each line (as ofFebruary 2008) is attached as Appendix I.For more information, please contact:State Railway of Thailand (SRT)1 Rongmuang Road, Rongmuang, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330Tel: 0-2222-0175, 0-2621-8701, 0-2220-4567E-mail: info@railway.co.thURL: http://www.railway.co.th/English/index.asp25

ReservationsAdvance tickets are available daily, except for third class tickets, at all principal stationsone to 60 days before the date of departure. But note that bookings via telephone are notallowed. Tickets between any station in Thailand can be purchased at Hua Lampong station.The office is open everyday from 5:00 to 23:00. Advance booking office (Tel: 0-2220-4334, 0-2621-8701 ext. 5217, 5229 or hotline 1690) is open from 8:30 to 16:00. Train tickets can also bepurchased at certain travel agencies in Bangkok but they usually add a surcharge to the ticketprice. Passengers going to Samui, Krabi, Pangan and Phuket can also purchase joint train-coachboattickets prior to traveling at the advance booking offices. For further information, contactthe State Railway of Thailand (SRT).You can also get details about advance bookings by calling at 0-2223-3762, 0-0224-7788and 225-0300 ext 5201 to 3. For more information about schedules and costs, kindly refer to theAppendix I or call 0-2220-4334, 0-2225-0300 ext. 5201 to 3, and 1690.ClassesDifferent types of trains are available, depending on speed, convenience and comfort.Special express trains, express trains and rapid trains run on the long-haul routes to the north,northeast and south. The speed depends on the number of stops taken. The fewer stops, thefaster the train.Ordinary trains are available on almost every route with a distance greater than 150 kmfrom Bangkok. Special services, such as certain tour trains, are available only on weekends andpublic holidays.Carriages come in three levels of comfort and service: first class, second class and thirdclass. Facilities for each class also vary depending on whether you are on an ordinary, rapid orexpress train:First-class carriages provide private cabins for singles or couples. Each cabin has an airconditioner,a small table, and a long bench seat that converts into a bed. Drinking waterand towels are provided. First-class carriages are available only on express and specialexpress trains;Second class has seating arrangements similar to a bus. The seats can be adjusted to areclining angle, good enough for an overnight trip. Second class is available on rapid andexpress trains;Third class is OK for short trips only. It’s not recommended for long routes as the seatsare quite hard and the carriages often very crowded.Express and rapid services on the main lines offer first-class, air-conditioned or secondclass,fan-cooled cars with sleeping cabins and dining cars. There are also special air-conditionedexpress day coaches that travel to key towns along the main lines.Railway Station Information in BangkokBangkok has three principal stations: one at Hua Lamphong on Rama IV Road whichis the main station, not too far from the campus of Chulaongkorn University, two, theThonburi Station, on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, and three, the Wong Wian YaiStation, also on the Thonburi side of Bangkok, very close to the King Thaksin Monument:Hua Lamphong Station:Bangkok's Hua Lamphong station is the main station, housed in an early 20thCentury European-style buliding which was design by an Italian architect. The main hallis now air conditioned, and the public space is packed with all sorts of advertisements27

and announcements although we can still feel its passing beauty. There are fast foodoutlets, a food court serving Thai food, restaurants, bookstores, ice cream parlors, andcoffee corners to spend your time while waiting for your train to arrive. State Railway ofThailand also provides special information kiosks with staffs who are able tocommunicate in English. You can also get information concerning trains which are notoriginated from this station. Train schedules, in separate fliers, for main lines, such as theSouthern Line (to Surat Thani and all points south all the way to Malaysia), and theNorthern Line (to Chiang Mai), can be obtained from them for free. Schedules forshorter and minor lines, such as to the tourist resort of Hua Hin which is very popularamong Thais, are also available, alas, it is written in Thai characters. On the east side ofthe station you can go down to catch the MRT.Thon Buri Station (or Bangkok Noi):The station is located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River in BangkokNoi area, about 15 minutes walk from the river itself. It is a small station, quiet, and nottoo easy to find. The station only serves 3rd class trains that go to the northwest area ofThailand, passing Kanchanaburi and the well-known River Kwai all the way to Nam Tok.There is an early morning train and another one in the afternoon.Wong Wian Yai Station:If you have difficulties finding the Thon Buri Station, then you might miss WongWian Yai Station. The area around--well, actually, also within--the station has developedinto a busy bustling traditional market. The station is tiny, dirty, and constantly packedwith people. You would not realize you are in a station untill you see the ticket booth orrun into a stationary train. Except for several benches which make up for the "waitingarea" and the booth, you will discover instead, food stalls, stray dogs, fake-brand jeanvendors, lottery agents, and the likes. The station serves 3rd class one-hour trains toMahachai where the old Fish Market is located (in Samut Sakhon). The first one leaves at5.30 in the morning and the last at 20.10.Left luggage areas are available at some stations including Hua Lampong, Bangkok Noi,Lopburi, Phitsanulok, Lampang, Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima, Udon Thani, Nong Khai,Nakhon Pathom, Ratchaburi, Phetchaburi, Hua Hin, Prachuab Khiri Khan, Chumphon,Langsuan, Chaiya and Hat Yai.Other station contact numbers:Bangkok Noi (Arun Amarin Rd.) 0-2411-3102Samsen 0-2241-4238, 0-2272-4130 ext 762Bang Sue 0-2587-4613, 0-2272-4100 ext 233, 237Laksi 0-2573-1394Don Muang 0-2566-2957Klong Tan 0-2314-0028Hua Mark 0-2374-2260Mae Nam 0-2249-1100Makkasan 0-2245-3920Wong Wien Yai 0-2465-2017, 0-2465-10243-4-3. Bus (Long Distance)The Transport Company, a state enterprise, operates public bus services. Air-conditionedbuses are quite comfortable and include beverage services and videos (which may be annoying).Bangkok’s three official long haul bus terminals are:28

• Eastern Bus Terminal—also known as Ekamai, this relatively compact terminal islocated right next to Ekamai BTS station on Sukhumvit (E7). Ekamai serves EasternThailand destinations, including Pattaya, Rayong, Ban Phe, Chanthaburi and Trat.Contact address: Sukhumvit Road (between Soi 40 and 42)Tel: 0-2391-2504, 0-2391-8097, 0-2392-2520 to 1• North & North Eastern Bus Terminal—also known as Moh Chit (or Mor Chit orMorchit), this is the largest, busiest, and most modern terminal. The upper floor servesthe North-East (Isaan); the ground floor serves the North, as well as sharing somedestinations with Ekamai (including Pattaya, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat).Contact Address: Kamphaengpet RoadTel: 0-2936-3670 (Northern); Tel: 02-936-2841-48 Ext. 448, 605 (Northeastern)• Southern Bus Terminal—also known as Sai Tai Mai, this older and relatively chaoticsprawling terminal serves all points west and south from its somewhat inconvenientlocation on the other side of the river. The terminal has been moved from BoromratChonnani Road to a new, even more remote location in December, 2007.Contact Address: Phutthamonthon Soi 1Tel: 02-894-6122Bus services and coach journeys to destinations outside Bangkok are reliable and veryinexpensive. They are also relatively punctual. You can select either government or private busservices.Both ordinary and air-conditioned buses are available. And you can opt between first orsecond-class air-conditioned bus. For long-distance destinations, food and beverages are servedon the air-conditioned buses. On some routes, buses make scheduled stops at local restaurantsfor about half an hour, where you can take time to fill your stomach and use the toilets.Apart from government-run buses, you can choose a private bus service, availablebetween the major tourist and business destinations. Fares may vary from company to companybut can be substantially more than public buses. Private bus services also run between thevarious regions.For further information, please contact:The Transport Co., Ltd.999 Khumphaengphet 2 Road, Jatujak, Jatujak Bangkok 10900Tel: 0-2936-2841-48, 0-2936-2852-66, Fax: 0-2936-1160URL: http://www.transport.co.th/Eng/Central Bus TerminalKampaengphet 2 Rd., BangkokTel: 0-2936-1972, 02-391-80973-4-4. Bus (Around Bangkok)Operating under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, theBangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) is charged with providing bus service to people livingand working in Bangkok and the nearby provinces (i.e. Nothaburi, Pathum Thani, SamutSakhon, Samut Prakan and Nakhon Pathom Provinces).Buses in Bangkok come in a number of sizes, colors and varieties. Fares vary with eachdifferent type of bus.29

BUS TYPESSmall green busRed busWhite/blue busBlue/yellow and cream/blueair-con busOrange air-con bus (Euro II)Pink/white micro-busFARE6.5 baht flat fare7 baht flat fare8 baht flat fare11 baht to 18 baht(depending on the distance traveled)13 baht to 22 baht(depending on the distance traveled)25 baht flat fareBuses stop only when needed, so wave them down (arm out, palm down) when you seeone barreling your way. Pay the roaming collector after you board and keep the ticket as thereare occasional stop-checks. Press the signal buzzer (usually near the door) when you want to getoff. To travel around Bangkok conveniently, you should bring a bus map with you and study theroutes well. Also, you can show the map to local people for them to guide you the ways. Busmaps can be found at any English bookstores. For additional information or have anysuggestion, please dial 184 or 0-2246-0973.MicrobusThe pinkish-violet, air-conditioned minibuses share some of the popular routes as citybuses. The advantage is the flat rate of 15-40 Baht per person (depends on the routing distance)and that seats are guaranteed. Once all seats are occupied, the bus will not pick up morepassengers until there is a vacancy.Airport BusThe airport bus system is a feeder bus service running between Suvarnaphumi Airportand downtown destinations. The service is operated by the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority(BMTA). The four routes comprise:ROUTE AE 1: SUVARNABHUMI –SILOM (BY EXPRESSWAY)ROUTE AE 3: SUVARNABHUMI –SUKHUMVITBus Stop Nearby Places Bus Stop Nearby Places1 Petchaburi Soi 30 Pratunam Sukhumvit Soi 52-50 On Nut BTS Station/Lotus2 Central World Arnoma Hotel/Isetan Prakanong Market Klongton/Sukhumvit 81Plaza3 Rachadamri BTSStationN/AEastern BusTerminal/EkamaiEkamai BTSStation/Sukhumvit 634 Lumpini Park N/A Sukhumvit Soi 38 Thonglor BTS Station5 Saladaeng Pan Pacific Hotel Sukhumvit Soi 34 Rex HotelSurawong Rd.6 Montien Hotel Thaniya/Patpong Sukhumvit Soi 24 Emporium/Prom-PhongBTS Station7 Tawana Ramada N/A Sukhumvit Soi 20 Novotel HotelHotel8 Plaza Hotel N/A Sukhumvit Soi 18 Westin Hotel/Robinson9 Surawong SoiKamjai IsmsuriManohra Hotel Sukhumvit Soi 10 ManhattanHotel/Ambassador Hotel10 Charoen KrungSoi 47/1, SilomRd.Song Samai, NewTrocadero HotelSukhumvit Soi 6 AmariBoulevard/Landmark/Belaire30

11 Lertsin Hospital State Tower Sukhumvit Soi 2 JW Marriot Hotel/MajesticGrande12 Central Silom Holiday Inn CentralN/ASilom/Rachadamri Rd.13 Silom Soi 26 Silom Village/Indian Central World Plaza Arnoma Hotel/Isetan/ZenTemple14 Narai Hotel, Silom 222 Hotel/Tower Inn Phetchaburi Soi 25 Pratunam Center/MetropolisSoi 1815 Sofitel Hotel,Silom Soi 12Sofitel Silom/NiagalaHotelPhetchaburi Soi 35 Bangkok PalaceHotel/Eastern Hotel16 BKK Bank, SilomSoi 6Trinity Complex/SoiLalaisupSoi NanaZenith Hotel/GraceHotel/Bumrungrad Hospital17 Saladeang BTSStationThaniya/Patpong/CPTowerROUTE AE 2: SUVARNABHUMI –KHAO SAN ROAD (BYEXPRESSWAY)ROUTE AE 4: SUVARNABHUMI – HUALAMPHONG (BY EXPRESSWAY)Bus Stop Nearby Places Bus Stop Nearby Hotel1 Petchaburi Soi 30 Pratunam Victory Monument N/A2 Platinum Fashion Amari Water Soi RangnamN/AMallGate/Panthip Plaza3 Petchaburi Soi 20 First Hotel/Rajthevee 99 Hotel On Nut BTS Station/LotusTower4 Petchaburi Soi 10 Asia Hotel/Samran Phaythai BTS Station Florida HotelPlace5 Urupong N/A Live Stock Department N/A6 Sapan Kao N/A Rachatewee BTS Station Asia Hotel7 Thai Airways, Lan Royal Princess Hotel Silom Discovery Center Siam Center/Siam ParagonLuang8 Wat Rachnatda N/A Maboonkrong (MBK) Pathumwan Princess Hotel9 Democracy N/AChulalongkorn N/AMonumentUniversity10 Royal/Ratanakosin N/A Mandarin Hotel N/AHotel11 National Theater Sawasdi Hotel Bangkok Centre Hotel N/A12 Pra A-Thit Rd. N/A Hua Lumpong Railway N/AStation13 Phra-Sumen N/A14 Khaosan Rd. N/AndYou can take airport express buses from the 2 floor of the terminal—arrival floor.Services operate from 4:30 to 00:30 with a flat rate of 150 Baht per person. For moreinformation, contact operation control at 0-2-622-3000, 02-226-0021.3-4-5. Tuk-tukTuk-tuks, those three-wheeled open-air vehicles (samlor) you seecruising the streets, are a Bangkok transportation innovation that can taketwo passengers (three or four at a squeeze). Tuk-tuks offer an interesting wayof seeing the city, but are best for shorter trips during off-peak hours. Youhave to agree the fare before proceeding. It should cost less than the priceof a comparable journey by metered taxi. In the rainy season, riding in a tuktukcan be dangerous as well as wet. You have been warned.31

3-4-6.TaxiMetered taxis are all over the place in Bangkok. Make sure the driver turns on the meterwhen you set off, especially if you are starting from the airport. Try to have plenty of small billsand loose change handy as taxi drivers seldom have any themselves. If you go on theExpressway, the passenger must pay the toll fees. Generally, a 50 Baht surcharge is added tofares from the airport.The minimum fare is 35 Baht for the first two km. After that, the fare goes up at a rate of4.50 Baht per km between the third and 12 th km, 5 Baht per km between the 12 th and 20 th kmand 5.50 Baht per km for the remaining distance. If you get stuck in a traffic jam, the fare risesat a rate of 1.25 Baht per minute. For destinations out of Bangkok, the fare has to be agreedupon beforehand. There are no limits to the number of passengers or surcharges for luggage.A few non-metered taxis still exist from the old days. The fare depends on the distance,traffic, weather (if it’s raining the fare will rise) and the negotiating skills of the hirer. Averagefares in Bangkok are between 50 to 200 Baht. There have been cases of robbery and evenmurder with non-metered taxi drivers. Be on the safe side; only go with metered taxis.3-4-7. Sky Train (BTS) & Subway (MRT)Sky Train (BTS)The Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) Sky Train has been built to solve Bangkok’straffic congestion problems. The system opened to the public in December 1999 and so far hasproved very popular with Thais and visitors alike. Currently, the BTS system has two routes, theSukhumvit Line and the Silom Line, with a total distance of approximately 23.5 km. It is possibleto change lines at Siam Square.To use this service, you need to buy a card at the slot machines situated near theentrance. Prices of the cards are up to the distance you wish to go. The fares range from 15 to 45Baht. 5 Baht or 10 Baht coins are required. You can spend bank note at the slot machines oryou may exchange bank notes for coins at the booth service where you may choose to buymonthly card for 20, 30 or 40 times of travel. The prices are 340 Baht, 600 baht, and 800 bahtrespectively. For more information, please contact Sky Train Information (BTS) Tel: 02-617-7300,URL: http://www.bts.co.th/en/index.asp32

Bangkok Subway: The M.R.T. Chaloem Ratchamongkhon LineOn August 9, 1999, His Majesty the King graciously bestowed the name “The M.R.T.Chaloem Ratchamongkhon” which means “Celebration of the Auspicious Kingship” on theMetro Project, Hua Lamphong—Bang Sue Route, that has 18 stations along the over 20kilometers distance.Being one of Bangkok’s heavy mass rapid transit, the M.R.T. Chaloem RatchamongkhonLine has become the first metro in Thailand because its initial system section of Hua Lamphongto Bang Sue is the first railway system in Thailand that kept on underground level.Number of Stations Traveled 0-1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1112+Fare Rates Adult (Baht) 15 17 20 22 24 26 28 31 33 35 37 39Fare Rates Child (Baht) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20Children (90cm. to 120 cm. tall) and Senior citizen (65 years or older) may useconcession fare which is only issued at the Ticket Office. Children shorter than 90 cm. will beexempted. Please carry your children while walking through the Automatic Gate.Special Promotion: From July 3, 2006 to July 2, 2008, Senior citizen aged 60 years orolder may use concession fare which is only issued at the Ticket Office.For more information, please contact:Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand175 Rama IX Rd., Huay Khwang, Bangkok 10320Tel. 0-2-2465733-4 Fax. 0-2246-3687Webmaster : webmaster@mrta.co.th; Public Relations Division : pr@mrta.co.thURL: http://www.mrta.co.th/eng/index.htm33

3-4-8. BoatBangkok’s canals have traditionally been used for transportation of people and produce.These days, the river and a few of the canals are still used by commuters and travelers to getaround the city. The long-tailed boat taxis are fast and a good way of avoiding the traffic jams.Scheduled boat taxi services ply the Chao Phraya River, Saen Saeb Canal and Lard Prao Canal.Many river taxis are just cross-river ferries, while others serve the many landing stages on bothbanks and cover routes that go upriver as far as the northern suburb of Nonthaburi.Getting about by boat taxi can be dangerous and inconvenient in the rainy season. Manya hapless commuter or traveler has fallen into the ink-black klongs. At rush hour, avoid standingat the edge of the crowded dock. Outside of peak hours, traveling the canals and river by boatgives a nice snapshot of the traditional Thai way of life.On the Chao Phraya RiverBOATS DEPARTURE FROM TIMEDepartureevery /minutesLocal Line BoatNonthaburi - Wat RajsingkornNonthaburi/Wat Rajsingkorn(Mon. - Fri.)06.00 - 08.4015.00 - 18.002020Nonthaburi (Mon. - Fri.)05.50 - 06.3006.30 - 08.0008.00 - 09.0009.00 - 18.401051520Nonthaburi (Sat.)06.00 - 07.0007.00 - 09.0009.00 - 18.40201520Express Boat( Orange Flag)Nonthaburi - Wat RajsingkornNonthaburi (Sun.) 06.00 - 18.40 20Wat Rajsingkorn(Mon. - Fri.)06.00 - 08.0008.00 - 09.0009.00 - 16.0016.00 - 19.0010152010Wat Rajsingkorn (Sat.)06.00 - 16.0016.00 - 17.0017.00 - 18.0018.00 - 18.4020151220Wat Rajsingkorn (Sun.) 06.00 - 18.40 20Express Boat(Yellow Flag)Nonthaburi - SathornNonthaburi - RatburanaNonthaburi(Mon. - Fri.)06.10 - 06.3008.00 - 08.4006.30 - 08.0016.30 - 18.201010520Ratburana (Mon. - Fri.) 06.45 - 08.05 10Sathorn(Mon. - Fri.)15.45 - 16.0016.00 - 19.00151034

LAST BOAT 19.30Express Boat (Blue Flag)Nonthaburi - SathornNonthaburi (Mon. - Fri.) 07.00 - 07.45 15Sathorn (Mon. - Fri.) 17.05 - 18.25 30Express Boat Pakkred (Mon. - Fri.) 06.15 - 08.05 15(Green-Yellow Flag)Pakkred - Sathorn Sathorn (Mon. - Fri.) 16.05 -18.05 20For more information, please contact:Chao Phraya Express Boat78/24-29 Maharaj Rd., Phranakorn, Bangkok 10200Tel: 0-2222-5330, 0-2225-3003, 0-2623-6001~3 Ext. 100, 101, 106URL: http://www.chaophrayaboat.co.th/index.htmOn Saen Saeb CanalBoats depart daily every 15 minutes from 5:30 to 19:30. The fare is 8 to 18 Bahtdepending on the distance. Boats start from Sriboonruang Temple, then dock at BangkapiMarket, The Mall Department Store, Klang Temple, Ramkhamhaeng University, Thep LilaTemple, The Mall III, Klong Ton Bridge, Chan Issara II, Thong Lor, Soi Soon Wijai, MaiChonglom Temple, Prasanmit University, Asoke Bridge, Nana Nua, Withayu Bridge, Chid Lom,Pratunam, Huka Chang Bridge, Baan Krua, Charoen Phol, Bo Bae and Panfah Leelard Bridge.Boats return along the same route. The total traveling time is about 1 hour. Passengers withonward tickets need to change boats at Pratunam.On Lard Prao CanalBoats depart daily from 5:30 to 19:30 with a fare of 7 to 18 Baht per person dependingon the distance. They start from Saphan Mai near Ying Charoen Market, then dock atChaengwattana, Bang Bua, Senanikom, Arpapirom, Lard Phrao Temple, Pracha Uthit, Thai-Japan, Klong Ton, Sukhumvit 71, Mahaboot, Prakanong and return along the same route. Thetotal travel time is about 1 hour and 30 minutes.Feeder buses, depart from the Royal Thai Air Force to Ying Charoen Market, with a fareof 8 Baht per person. The daily service runs from 5:00 to 21:00.3-5.Post and CommunicationThailand’s postal and communications services are among the best to be found in Asia.The postal network reaches to even the most remote villages in the Kingdom, with standardizedinternational registered mail services available at all post offices. International direct dialingtelephone services are available in all tourist centers and at most hotels and guesthouses. Whilethe Internet is still not widely used in many remote areas of the country, access can be foundwherever there are tourists, and at very inexpensive rates.3-5-1.Postal ServicesPostal services within Thailand are cheap and well organized. Stamps can be purchased atpost offices, hotels and many convenience stores. Hotels will generally post your letters too.Letters sent at the standard rate by airmail will take about a week to reach Europe or America.The cost depends on the international postal zone of the destination country.35

Regular post is not recommended for parcels or high value items. For a slightly higherfee, letters or packages can be sent by registered Express Mail Service (EMS). The cost heredepends on the destination and the size and weight of the package sent, and whether it is sent byair or surface mail. Parcels must be wrapped in approved packaging, which can be done for youat the post office.Poste restante facilities are available at main post offices nationwide. You have to presentyour passport and pay a small fee to collect mail from the poste restante counter. Sometimesmail is filed under given names instead of surnames. Avoid this problem by asking whoever iswriting to you to capitalize and underline your surname.Most post offices are open from 8:30 to 16:30 Monday to Friday, and 8:30 to 12:00 onSaturdays. The Central Post Office is located on Charoen Krung (New) Road, Bangkok.For further information, please contact:Thailand Post Co., Ltd .:111 M.3 Changwattana Road, Laksi, Bangkok, Thailand 10210-0299Tel: 0-2831-3131, Fax: 0-2831-3514URL: http://www.thailandpost.co.thAbout Complaints and Service:H ot Line: 1545 or Tel: 0-2831-3600E-mail: postalcare@thailandpost.co.thDoor to Door Pickup Service of International EMS:Corporate and Marketing Communication DepartmentTel: 0-2982-8222E-mail: ems_pickup@thailandpost.co.thAbout Stamp:Postage Stamps and Philately DepartmentTel: 0-2573-5462-3E-mail: stamp@thailandpost.co.thCourier ServicesInternational courier companies such as DHL, FedEx, UPS and TNT operate fromThailand and are a good but expensive way to send packages back home. Certain handicraftshops will arrange to send your purchases home for you. The major courier companies inThailand are:Courier CompaniesContact NumbersPioneer Air Cargo 0-2392-1383DHL Worldwide 0-2345-5000Federal Express 0-2367-3232, 1782TNT Express Worldwide Thailand 0-2249-0242, 0-2249-57023-5-2. Telephone ServicesThe telephone system within Thailand is run by the state-run Telephone Organization ofThailand (TOT) under the Communication s Authority of Thailand (CAT).International Calls36

International Direct Dialing is available from hotels, guesthouses, private phones andinternational payphones (usually blue or yellow). Leading credit cards and internationalphonecards may be used from the payphones. To call directly, dial 001 for an internationalline, followed by the country code, area code and the telephone number. Alternatively, dial100 for international operator-assisted calls. You can make cost-effective and economicalcalls throughout 24 hours by dialing 001-809 (home phone/PCT) or 009 (mobile phone) tomore than 100 countries worldwide.The minimum service charge is one minute. Three international call rates areavailable depending on the time of day: standard rate is from 7:00 to 21:00 p.m.; economyrate is from 21:00 to 24:00 and 5:00 to 7:00; reduced rate, the least expensive, is from 24:00to 5:00. A hefty surcharge will probably be added to calls from hotel rooms or guesthouses.Large provincial post offices and the central post office on Charoen Krung Road,Bangkok have a CAT center providing international calls with reverse charges or credit cardpayments, and fax services. The CAT centers are open 24 hours. Private shops offeringinternational call services are available but the rates are always higher than the government.Local CallsLocal phone calls can be made from public payphones except the blue and yellowinternational payphones. One Baht, 5 Baht and 10 Baht coins can be used, as well as phonecards (available in denominations of 50, 100, 200 and 500 Baht) in the green payphones.Certain payphones in hotels and private establishments only accept 5 and 10 Baht coins.Calls from payphones within the same province cost 3 Baht each dial (except for callsto cellular phones in which case the charge is 3 Baht per minute). Dial the area code beforetelephone number. See list of Thai area codes. 081, 083, 084, 085, 086, 087, or 089 must bedialed for mobile phones. Malaysia and Laos are also covered by the long-distance domesticservice. For Laos, dial 008 followed by the country code 856, then the area code and number.For Malaysia, dial 008 followed by the country code 60, then the area code and number.Area Codes:CentralCode Province / Area02 Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan032 Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Ratchaburi034 Kanchanaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram035 Ang Thong, Ayutthaya, Suphanburi036 Lopburi, Saraburi, SingburiEasternCode Province / Area037 Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Srakaew038 Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong039 Chanthaburi, TratNortheasternCode042NorthernCodeProvince / AreaLoei, Mukdahan, Nakhon Phanom, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Nong Khai,Sakhon Nakhon, Udon Thani043 Kalasin, Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et044 Buriram, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat), Surin045 Amnat Charoen, Sisaket, Ubon Ratchathani, YasothonProvince / Area37

053 Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Mae Hong Son054 Lampang, Nan, Phayao, Phrae055 Kamphaeng Phet, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, Tak, Uttaradit056 Chai Nat, Nakhon Sawan, Phetchabun, Phichit, Uthai ThaniSouthernCode Province / Area073 Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala074 Phattalung, Satun, Songkhla075 Krabi, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Trang076 Phang Nga, Phuket077 Chumphon, Ranong, Surat Thani* Area code 081 must be dialed for mobile phones.CAT Pho neNET RateRateCountry (Baht/minute)Indonesia 6Japan 6Malaysia 6Philippines 16For more information, please contact:CAT Telecom Public Company Limited99 Changwattana Rd., Laksi, Bangkok10002ThailandTel: 0-2573-0099, Fax: 0-2574-6054E-mail: pr@cattelecom.co.thURL: http://web2.cattelecom.co.th/Phone cards• TOT CardAs a specific telephone card, it is a personal card using only at the public telephone boxor any equipment which is applied a TOT Card reader inside.ApplicationsEasy to use, both for domestic and international telephone calls.How to use TOT card:Insert TOT Card, enter 1234+destination number (domestic only for 1234).Advantages:Can be used at many types of Public and TOT card-telephone to reach 1234.Service Charges:Economical rate will also be provided for TOT card+1234 long distance call. Usage percall or minute will be deducted from the remaining calling-value (money left) of the TOTcard.• CAT2CallCAT2Call is the PC-to-Phone, existing VoIP capabilities through technology facilitatessuch the service to be transmitted and delivered over the Internet and CAT Telecom’sNetwork. You can call from any PC/Notebook and enjoy savings on long distance andinternational calls to worldwide. An easy way to take advantage of CAT2Call's low rates. Payas you go, starting with as little as 3 Baht.For more information, please contact:CAT Contact Center 1322(24 hours)Email: cat2call@cattelecom.com, cat2call@cat2call.comURL: www.cat2call.com38

Mobile Telephone ServicesThailand in on a GSM network. Mobile operators in Thailand includes TrueMove,DTAC, Hutch, and AIS—all of which will allow you to use their SIM cards in an importedphone, as long as your phone is not SIM-locked. For short-term visitors, one route is to buy aphone in Thailand along with a SIM card, telephone number and refill used minutes with repaidphone cards. Bangkok is the best place to get started: MBK shopping mall has a whole sectiondedicated to new and used phones and phonecards can be bought from 7-Elevens. Rates aretypically around 3 baht per minute anywhere in Thailand and between 5 baht to 7 baht forinternational calls.3-5-3. Internet servicesThere are internet cafes all over the city. The costs and quality vary greatly. Prices rangefr om as little as 10 baht, right up to 300 baht an hour, if you happen to use a connection at afancy hotel business centre.If you bring your PC in Thailand, the easiest way to get access to an internet serviceprovider (ISP) is to buy one of the Internet start-up packs provided by the main ISPs. Go toPanthip Plaza (Petchaburi Road, not far from the Amari Watergate Hotel) and there are manyshops that stock start-up packs for the many local ISPs. Do NOT buy a start-up pack based onprice. Some of the cheaper packs are for absolutely dreadful ISPs where you will struggle to get aconnection and when you finally do, the available bandwidth is minimal resulting in a snail pacedconnection. It is generally agreed that the best ISPs are True Internet, Samart, Loxinfo, KSC andInternet Thailand. Recently, there was a dramatic increase in international bandwidths including:• True Internet (formerly: Asia InfoNet)• CS Loxinfo• TOT• CAT Telecom• Maxnet• Buddy Broadband• Internet Thailand - Dial-up/ADSL/Leased Line/Wi-Fi• Pacific Internet - Dial-up/ADSL/G.shdsl/Leased Line• Jasmine Internet - Dial-up/ADSL/Leased Line• KSC Internet - Dial-up/ADSL/Leased Line/Wi-Fi; owned by True Corporation butbranded for the upper-end market.• ISSP - Dial-up/ADSL/Leased Line• Samart - Dial-up/ADSL/G.shdsl/Leased Line• A-Net - Dial-up/ADSL/Leased Line• Otaro/InterNetwork - Dial-up/ADSL/G.shdsl/Leased Line/Gigabit Internet• Proen Internet - Dial-up/ ADSL/G.shdsl• Far East Internet• Reach Thailand• Chomanan WorldNet• KIRZ Internet• WorldWebThere are usually two different types of start-up packs that you can buy though it variesfrom ISP to ISP. The first type of start-up pack just gives you a set amount of time online so youcan say buy a 10 / 20 / 30 hour connection. These are the cheapest packs and are good if you39

want to save money or are just here for a short amount of time. Note: With many of the packsthe time is perishable and you must use it up within a specified period of time, often 30 days.Once the time has been used up you must go out and buy a new pack. The pack will contain thelogin that you need—username and password.The second type of pack give you an email address and also allow you to actually start upa full account with the ISP. When you first log in, you have to fill in certain information via thatparticular ISP’s web site. Once you have completed this, you will be given an email address atthat ISP. You also have the option of this becoming a permanent account whereby the providerwill start to bill you via the post. If you are going to be here long term and use the internet a lot,the second option may be the way to go. Not only does it save you the hassle of having to buyrefill packs to get online, it also gives you a local email address, if that is what you want. Whilesome people survive on a web based email address such as hotmail, it can be a lot easier to havea pop3 account so you can do a lot of your email offline.High speed internet connections have dropped in price drastically since the beginning of2004. The best deals for unlimited ADSL 512 are with TrueMove who charge 590 Baht for anunlimited time, unlimited data service. Other ISPs are offering similar deals. And you can get upto ADSL 2.5 mps, on the download at least, for a bit over 2,000 Baht a month. These prices aremuch cheaper than what was offered just a year ago. Transfer speeds during weekdays arereasonable but at the weekend seem to be very good indeed.For more information, please visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_in_ThailandApplication for Internet Account in Chulalongkorn UniversityFellows who are affiliated with the Institute of Asian Studies (IAS), ChulalongkornUniversity are eligible to apply for internet account of the University. The service includes thefollowing:ItemsInternet AccountPersonal E-mail AddressCWMAPersonal HomepageFile TransferDial-inWirelessDetail of ServiceAccount (login) name and password to accessChulalongkorn Web-mail.You will be registered a personal e-mail address inFirst.L@Chula.ac.th format.By providing e-mail address in First name. Last nameinitial@Chula.ac.th format, you do not need to change youre-mail address even if you change your server.You can create your personal homepage.You can download shareware/freeware software ofuploaded/downloaded data to your home directory via thisservice.The service provides remote access. Therefore, you canaccess CUNET from outside campus via modems.To access this service, you will need to register for theNirasNet. Please log in the following website:https://radius2.it.chula.ac.th/wlan/For further information on the service, please refer to the following website of the Office ofInformation Technology (IT Office): http://www.it.chula.ac.th/eng/The documents which are required for the process of application are as follows:40

1. Application form for Internet Account which can be downloaded from the website ofthe Office of Information Technology:http://www.it.chula.ac.th/eng/document/form.html2. Supporting Letter from the IAS to the Director of IT office, stating your full name,position, duration of research in Thailand and request for the IT to issue you an internetaccount.Fellows who will be affiliated with the IAS, who wish to arrange this service, should informthe API office at least 1 month prior to their arrival in Thailand.3-6. Media & Libraries3-6-1. The Press & TelevisionThe PressMass-Circulation DailiesThe directory includes radio, TV and printed media.• Thai Rath—Thailan’'s most influential newspaper. Prominently features sensationaliststories on crime and accidents. Its political stance is moderately populist. High circulationis due to its stance on populistic stance and hence its acceptance with the public opinionof the general population, in particular, the majority rural market.• Daily News—Very similar in style and substance to Thai Rath.• Khao Sod— The third circulation among Thai newspapers. Khao Sod is a part of MatichonPcl, a publishing group. Editorial line is moderate to liberal. Keen on crime news, andalso concentrate on environment and ordinary people rights.• Kom Chad Luek—Owned by the Nation Multimedia Group. Political stance is aconservative, non-populist, and moderately anti-government. Hence most of its sales areconcentrated toward the business and upper to middle income group, who generallysupport non-populistic conservative stance, but are well educated.Quality Dailies• Matichon—This paper is considered essential reading for Thailand’s educated classes.Editorial line is moderate to progressive.• Thai Post— Its political stance is considered the most progressive of all Thai dailies.• Naew Na—Editorial line is progressive.Business Dailies• Krungthep Turakij—Owned by the Nation Multimedia Group. This paper is also popularwith Thai intellectuals. Political stance is progressive.• Post Today—Owned by Post Publishing Pcl, publishers of the Bangkok Post.• Phoojadkarn Daily—The core asset of Sondhi Limthongkul’s media empire, ManagerMedia Group. The online edition of the paper is Thailand’s most popular news website.English-Language Dailies• Bangkok Post—Its major shareholders include the Chirathivat family (owners of CentralGroup), the South China Morning Post of Hong Kong and GMM Grammy Pcl, a local mediaand entertainment firm.• The Nation—It is the flagship publication of the Nation Multimedia Group. Maintains aprogressive editorial line.• International Herald Tribune41

Semi-Weekly Business Newspapers• Prachachart Turakij —Owned by Matichon Pcl.• Siam Turakij• Than SettakijWeekly Business Newspapers• Krungthep Turakij Biz Week—Part of Nation Multimedia Group.• Phujatkarn Weekly—Owned by the Manager Media Group.Weekly Newsmagazines• Matichon Weekly—Part of Matichon Pcl.• Nation Weekend—Owned by Nation Multimedia Group.Other Newspapers• Korat (Nakhonratchasima)• Yomiuri Shimbun—Japanese daily newspapers.TelevisionFree-to-air stations in Thailand include:• Channel 3 (BEC-Bangkok Entertainment Company, under license from MCOT)• Royal Thai Army TV (Channel 5, Royal Thai Army Radio and Television)• Channel 7 (Bangkok Broadcasting & Television Company Limited under license fromRoyal Thai Army.)• Modern Nine TV (Channel 9, MCOT)• television of thailand channel 11 (national public television, the government PublicRelations of department)• Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Formerly (iTV (Thailand), operated by Shin Corp.under license from the Prime Minister's Office; transferred to Department of PublicRelations in 2007 and renamed TITV, became TPBS in 2008.)There a re lots of cables and satellite channels in Thailand including HBO, CNN,Discovery Channel, Star Movies, etc. For more information, please visit:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_television_stations_in_Thailand3-6-2. RadioThailand has upwards of 400 radio stations with more than 70 based in the metropolitanarea. Most stations broadcast in Thai language only. Some offer English language programmingwith native English-speaking DJs. The national public radio station is Radio Thailand, broadcastin English language on FM 97. Popular radio stations include 90.5 FM for Thai and Englishnews programs, 95.5 FM for popular music with English-speaking DJs, 105 FM for easylisteningmusic and English news programs, and 107 FM for golden oldies. Bangkok trafficnews is broadcast in Thai on 91 FM and 100 FM.Short wave radio stations include the Voice of America (VOA), BBC World Service,Radio Canada and Radio Japan, all with English and Thai language programs. Radio FranceInternationale and Deutsche Welle broadcast short-wave programs in French and Germanlanguages,respectively.42

3-6-3. LibrariesNational LibraryThailand’s National Library is situated on Samsen Road in Thewet District. The librarymaintains an extensive collection of Thai books and literature, both ancient and modern, as wellas a smaller selection of foreign-language books. The main Vajirayan Building houses stoneinscriptions and scripture cabinets. Other sections include the Thun Boriphat Music Library andthe ancient archives room. Documentary projections, discussions and exhibitions are held fromtime to time. The library also offers a data search serviceThe library is open daily to the public from 9:00 to 19:30, except for national holidays.Admission is free. To contact the National Library, please call 0-2281-5313, 0-2281-5212.Siam Society & Baan KamthiengThe royally-sponsored Siam Society, located at 131 Soi Asoke (Sukhumvit Soi 21), is setup to promote, preserve and research traditional Thai culture and arts. Founded in the 1900s, theSociety is one of the best places to look for information on most non-political topics inThailand. A reference library within the complex is open to members of the public. The‘Journal of the Siam Society’ is one of the most comprehensive and respected publications onThai heritage and culture.Within the grounds of the Siam Society are two traditional teak houses, one of which,Ban Kamthieng, was originally built in Chiang Mai over 200 years ago and transported to itspresent site piece by piece in the 1960s. The second house, Ban Sangaroon, was donated to theSiam Society by the architect Sangaroon Ratagasikorn. It is a classic example of Central Plainsstyle. Tools and implements used by Thai farmers and fishermen are on display and thesurrounding lush tropical gardens are home to a large variety of flora and fauna. The complexgives a good idea what life would have been like a couple of centuries ago.Ban Kamthieng is open daily, except Sunday and Monday, 9.00-12.00 and 13.00-17.00.An admission fee of 50 Baht is charged to help maintain the grounds. For more information, call0-2661-6470 to 7, Fax: 0-2258-3491.The Neilson Hays LibraryThe Neilson Hays Library was founded in 1869 by the Ladies’ Bazaar Association, whichformed the Bangkok Ladies’ Library Association to serve the reading needs of the large Englishspeakingcommunity in Bangkok. The building and property now occupied by the library waspart of an endowment received from Dr. Hayward Hays in 1922 in memory of his wife JennieNeilson Hays who had been serving on the committee of the Library for at least 25 years. It isthe oldest non-profit association in the Kingdom of Thailand.Since October 1999, the library has been fully air-conditioned with over 20,000 volumeson display. The library is centrally located in Bangkok and members may escape the frantic paceof big city life to browse and select from the vast range of titlesIf you are looking for that out-of-print edition on Southeast Asia or a recent best-sellerto take on holiday, the Neilson Hays will have the book for you. The latest titles are ordered viathe Internet on a monthly basis from the United States and Britain. The most currentpublications on Southeast Asia are acquired locally. The library also has an extensive Children'sCollection of classics and current favorites for young readers of all ages.43

There are approximately 500 members of the library, composed of one-third Thainationals with the balance representing a variety of countries. Membership is open to allnationalities upon payment of an annual subscription fee. There are different membershipschemes allowing for the number of books which may be checked out at any one time. Newbooks can be kept for a two-week period; books more than one year old can be kept for fourweeks and are renewable by telephone or email. Books may be reserved by telephone or emailfor a small fee. If you would like to become a member of the Neilson Hays Library pleasecomplete form in the web-site and mail in your membership fee. You may also apply formembership in person when visiting the Library.The library operates:Tuesday – Sunday: 9:30 – 17.00Monday and Public Holidays:ClosedAddress: 195 Suriwongse Road, Bangkok 10500, Tel: 0-2233-1731, Fax: 0-2233-4999E -mail: neilson@ loxinf o.co.th URL: http://www.neilsonhayslibrary.comThe following is the map of Neilson Hays Library.Nares Rd. Sub Rd. Rama IV Rd.New Rd.(Charoen Krung)* Neilson HaysLibrarySuriwong Rd.HotelJim Thompson’sThai Silk Co.Silom Rd.Center of Academic Resources (Chulalongkorn University)At present, the CAR includes the Office of the Director which is the administrative andsupport unit, together with five academic service centers, that is the Central Library (CL), theThailand Information Center (TIC), the Audio-visual Center (AV), the International InformationCenter (IIC), and the Art Center. In addition to various functions operated by those fiveacademic service centers, the CAR has introduced a computerized, integrated library system forthe information services of each unit which provides access to the library holdings by connectingto the Chulalongkorn University Library Information Network (CHULALINET). TheCHULALINET allows the faculty members, students, and personnel—within and without theUniversity—to gain access to over 400,000 items of books, periodicals, and research worksstored at the faculty and institutional libraries all over Chulalongkorn University.Services:Books, Periodicals, Research Documents, Educational Media, Multimedia,Electronic Databases, Chulalinet Online Catalog TJI (Thesis and Journal Index), Journaland Newspaper Index Database, Thesis Database (Databases of Thailand InformationCenter, CD-ROM, CU Reference Databases), Image Processing, 5. Computer-basedTraining (CBT), Educational Media Production, Art and Culture Dissemination,44

Training, Recommendations on IT Use, Miscellaneous, Grant Request for Study TripAbroad for Academic Development.Membership:Application for the membership card requires following documents:1. Letter of Certification issued by the Host Institution of the Fellow2. Letter asking for permission to use the libraries issued by Fellows’ Host Institution3. One photo (3 x 4 cms.)Bring all of the above documents with you to apply for the membership card at thefirst-floor counter service of the Central Library. Wit h the membership card, you can getthrough any libraries in the universi ty. Office hours a re as follows:Central LibraryAudio-visual CenterMonday - Friday8.00 - 21.008.00 - 21.00Saturday9.00 - 16.009.00 - 16.00Thailand Information Center 8.00 - 19.00 9.00 - 16.00International Information Center 8. 00 - 19.00 9.00 - 16.00For more information, contact Center for Academic Resources:Tel: 0-2218-2903, 0-2218-2905 URL: http://www.car.chula.ac.th/The Japan Foundation LibraryThe Japan Foundation was established in 1972 to promote international culturalexchange between Japan and other Japan Cultural Center, Bangkok (The Japan Foundation) isone of the twenty overseas field offices of the Japan Foundation and it has three parts, JCC:Japan Cultural Center, Bangkok (The Japan Foundation), BL : Bangkok Language Center, andthe Library Service.Japan Cultural Center, Bangkok (The Japan Foundation) runs the library of collection ofbooks on Japan and Japanese language teaching in Japanese, Thai and English, video and cassettetapes for Japanese language teaching, for the use of people of Thai, Japanese and others who livein Thailand.Collections:- Books on Japan in Japanese, Thai, English- Magazines on Japan and Japanese teaching; weekly, monthly and quarterly, inJapanese, Thai and English- Japanese language teaching materials, books, videotapes and cassette tapes- Films: feature films and culture films with original sound track and Thai- Photo panels of lives in Japan- Cultural artifacts dolls, kimonos, toys and other goods representing JapanesecultureFacilities for the use of library visitors:- Video decks and monitors for Japanese Language learning- Word processors for language teachingOpening hours:• Monday to Friday: 9:00 - 19:00• Saturday 9:00 - 17:0045

Closed on:• Thai National Holidays• Japanese Emperor’s Birthday (December 23 rd )• December 2Membership:Membership is available upon completion of the relevant application forms along withtwo recent photos and one document of identification, (eg. ID card, passport). Applicationforms are available from the library counter.8 th through January 3 rd itemsLending Service:Up to three books may be borrowed for two weeks by members, Audio-visual materialsof Japanese language education are available for loan to Japanese language teachers. Someof magazines are also available for loan. For detailed information please refer to the libraryregulations. The regulations may be obtained at the library counter.In-library Service:Reading, viewing and listening to the library resources including books, magazines andaudio-visual materials are freely accessible in the library. A photocopying machine is alsoavailable for use with a minimum fee.The library’s mailing address is: Library, The Japan Foundation, Bangkok, 10th floor,Serm-M it Tower, 159 Asoke Road (Sukhumvit Soi 21), Bangkok 10110.T el: 0-2260-8560-4, Fax: 0-2260-8565, E-mail to info@jfbkk.or.thURL: http:/ /w ww.jfbkk.or.th/library/library_eg.html4. CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY4-1. HistoryChulalongkorn University, Thailand’s first institution of higher learning,officially came into being in March, 1917. The groundwork and preparation for it in terms ofplanning and development, however, took place more than a century ago. The worldwideeconomic, social and political changes in the late nineteenth century contributed to Siam’sdecision to adapt herself in order to avoid being colonized by the Western powers (“Siam”became “ Thailand” in the year 1939). Thus King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) has royal policy tostrengthen and improve government so that the country could successfully resist the tide ofcolonialism. One of the major parts of the policy, which would later prove to be deep-rootedand highly effective, was to improve the Siamese educational system so as to produce capablepersonnel to work in both the public and private sectors. As a result, a school was founded in1871 at the Royal Pages Barrack within the Grand Palace compound.Later on, in 1882, King Chulalongkorn developed this school and gave it the name of“Suankularb”. In the same year, the King also established other schools, namely the Army CadetSchool, the Cartographic School, the School for Princes, and the School for Dhamma Studies.“…All of our subjects, from our royal children down to the lowest commoners, will have the sameopportunity to study-be they royals, nobles or commoners…”46

This speech showed that the King did not forget common citizens. He had a policy toset up schools throughout the kingdom, together with institutions of higher learning. Heinsisted: “…Education in this country is the first priority, which I am determined to develop…”In 1899 Prince Damrong Rajanupab, a younger brother of King Chulalongkorn who wasthe Minister of Interior at the time, submitted a proposal to found the Civil Service TrainingSchool with Phraya Wisutsuriyasak (M.R.Pia Malakul—who later assumed the title of ChaoPhraya Phrasadej Surendradhibodi) as the principal. However, since the students of the schoolhad to work as royal page trainees in their third year of study before graduation, the name of theschool was changed to the Royal Pages School in 1902. The Royal Pages School progressedsteadily and produced an increasing number of graduates for the government each year.However, King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) saw that the original intention of his father, KingChulalongkorn (photo right), was to establish an institution of higher learning. In the beginning,the course of study was focused on government, but as time passed the curriculum should beexpanded to include more disciplines so as to meet the expanding needs of the kingdom. Suchdisciplines included law, international relations, commerce, agriculture, engineering, medicineand teacher education. Thus King Vajiravudh ordered that the Royal Pages School become aninstitution of higher education and gave it the name the “Civil Service College of KingChulalongkorn” on January 1, 1911.The Civil Service College received its original funding from the remaining sum of themoney which had been contributed by members of the royal family, government officials andordinary citizens to erect a statue of King Chulalongkorn the Great. After the statue wascompleted, about eight hundred thousand Baht remained in the Royal Treasury Ministry;withinterest the sum totalled 982,672 Baht. King Vajiravudh gave this sum as the original capital ofthe college. Furthermore, he graciously donated the palace of his brother, the late Crown PrinceVajirunhis, as the site of the college. He also gave a large plot of land adjacent to the palace inthe Patumwan district measuring about 523 acres in area, for its present use and futureexpansion. Later the Administration Building was constructed as the first building whichbelonged to the college from the beginning.After the Civil Service College had been in operation for some time, King Vajiravudhconsidered that it had achieved a level of readiness. Therefore, he declared that it shouldbecome Chulalongkorn University, in honour of King Chulalongkorn, on March 26, 1917.The newly founded university was under the supervision of University Affairs Department,Ministry of Education. Phraya Anukijwithoon was the first principal (the title was changed toRector in 1935). There was a University Council, which was responsible for policy making,planning, and advising on the affairs of the university. Prince Damrong Rajanupab was theChairman of the Council and the Principal of the university was the Secretary.When it was first founded, the university had 380 students taking classes in fourfaculties which were located in 2 campuses. The Faculty of Medicine was located at SirirajHospital while the Faculties of Public Administration and of Engineering were at theAdministration Building and the Faculty of Arts and Science was located at Prince Vajirunhis’palace. The latter three faculties were in Patumwan district. The Law School was under theresponsibility of the Ministry of Justice until the university was ready to take over, and theTeachers’ Training School was handed over to the Ministry of Education. The categories ofstudents were the same as in the old Civil Service College.In 1923, the university accepted high school graduates to study in the Faculty ofMedicine, which was being supported by the Rockefeller Foundation to organize a Bachelor’sDegree program. Five years later the first group of 18 graduates finished their studies, the first tobe awarded degrees in the kingdom.47

In 1929, the Faculty of Public Administration became the Faculty of Law and PoliticalScience. In 1933, after the establishment of constitutional monarchy in 1932, the governmenttransferred this faculty to Thammasat University, which was established in 1934. The result wasthat Chulalongk orn University had only three faculties during that time.The development of Chulalongkorn University continued. From 1934 to 1958, theuniversity emphasized improvement of undergraduate education; thus more faculties wereestablished. In 1961 the university set up the Graduate School to be responsible for graduatelevel education. From 1962 on, the university started to focus on graduate education and beganto set up research centers and institutes.4-2. General InformationEmblemPhra Kieo (photo left) is the emblem of Chulalongkorn University. Theemblem is derived from a head ornament of high-ranking members ofthe royal family and was used as the personal emblem of KingChulalongkorn (photo right). Later onKing Vajiravudh permitted it to be usedas the emblem of the Civil ServiceCollege which subsequently becameChulalongkorn University.University Color—PinkThe color pink was chosen by the CU Student Union tobe the symbolic color of Chulalongkorn University when thefirst traditional yearly football match between CU and TU washeld in 1935. This is because Pink is the symbolic color ofTuesday, the day of the week on which King Chulalongkorn(Rama V) to whom the University owes its name, was born.Since that time, pink has been the University’s color.4-3. Faculties, Schools, Colleges and InstitutesFaculties: Allied Health Sciences , Architecture, Arts, Commerce and Accountancy,Communication Arts, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Engineering, Fine and Applied Arts,Law, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Political Science, Psychology, Science,Veterinary Science.Schools: Graduate School , School of Sports Science.Colleges: Population Studies, Public Health, Petroleum and Petrochemical.Institutes: Aquatic Resources Research, Asian Studies, Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering,Energy Research, Environmental Research, Health Research, Language, Merchant Marine,Metallurgy and Materials Science Research, Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration,Social Research.Affiliated Institutions: Nursing College of the Thai Red Cross, Police Nursing College,Institute of Analytical Chemistry Training, Office of the University.48

Main Functional Group: Office of Planning and Finance, Office of Academic Affairs, Officeof Human Resources Management, Office of Physical Resources Management, Office ofInformation Technology, Office of the Registrar, Center of Academic Resources, Center ofScience and Technology Research Equipment.Specialized Functional Group: Office of President's Executive Secretariat, Office of InternalAudit, Office of Property Management, Office of International Affairs, Office of Information,Office of Alumni Relations, Office of Student Relations, Office of Development ProjectsManagement (OECF).Semi-cooperative Funct ional Group: Printing Office, Book Center, Sports Center, RadioStatio n, C enter of Continuing Education, Center of Academic Testing, Press, Unisearch, StaffResidences, Suksitniwet International House, Center of Welfare Services.Other Functional Group: Intellectual Property Institute, Admission Program for RuralStudents, General Education Program, Institute of Thai Studies, American and Canadian StudiesProgram, Southeast Asia START Regional Center, Center for Buddhist Studies, Center forEuropean Studies, Center for Arts and Culture, Memorial Hall, Dhamma Center.4-4. Travel inside the UniversityThe shuttle bus service is available for traveling around Chulalongkorn UniversityCampus, making it easier to move around. In present, there are 4 bus lines.Bus no. 1: Sala Phra Kieo – Political Science - Veterinary Science – Dentistry – Siamquare –MaBoonKrong (MBK) – Pharmaceutical Sciences – Architecture – Fine&Applied Art – Arts –Cu Main Auditorium – Engineering- Sala Phra KieoBus no. 2: Sala Phra Kieo – Science – Education – Center of Acedemic Resources – CUDPrimary School- CU Sports Center – Student Domitory – Witthayanewet- Sasin – School ofSports Science – University office – Architecture - Fine&Applied Art – Arts – Cu MainAuditorium – Engineering- Sala Phra KieoBus no. 3: Sala Phra Kieo – Political Science – Medicine- Chulalongkorn Hospital – Economics– Commerce & Accountancy- Science – Education-CUD Primary School – CUD SecondarySchool – U Center – Law- Architecture - Fine&Applied Art – Arts – Cu Main Auditorium –Engineering- Sala Phra KieoBus n o. 4: Sala Phra Kieo – Economic- Political Science- Veterinary Science – Dentistry – SiamQuare – Pharmaceutical Sciences – Edu cation – CUD Primary School – CUD Seconary School– U Center- Law- Architecture - Fine& A pplied Art – Arts – Cu Main Auditorium – Engineering-Sala Phra KieoYou can buy the shuttle bus ticket at the counter of the terminal station (Sala Phra Kieo)or even from the driver. It costs 20 Baht per book with 10 travels.4-5. Chulalongkorn University Emergency Phone Numbers- Occupational Safety Office: 0-2218-0000- Utility & Building Repairs: 0-2218-0111- Hot Line for Counseling: 0-2251-1558- Emergency - Fire or Medical: 0-2218-3570- Data Communication and Computing Services: 0-2218-3314- Chulalongkorn Hospital: 0-2256-4000, 0-2256-433349

- Pathumwan Police Station: 0-2214-1050, 0-2214-1042, 0-2214-1046- Pathumwan District: 0-2215-3818, 0-2216-2580Home page of Chulaongkorn University: http://www.chula.ac.th/chula/en/index.html5.5-1.THAILAND IN BRIEFIntroductionGeographyThe Kingdom of Thailand, covering an area of 514,000 square km, lies in the heart ofSoutheast Asia, roughly equidistant between India and China. It shares borders with Myanmar tothe west and north, Lao P.D.R. to the north and northeast, Cambodia to the east and Malaysia tothe south.TopographyThailand is divided into four distinct areas: the mountainous North, the fertile CentralPlains, the semi-arid plateau of the Northeast, and the peninsula South, distinguished by its manybeautiful tropical beaches and offshore islands.ClimateThailand lies within the humid tropicsand remains hot throughout the year. Averagetemperatures are about 29 o C, ranging inBangkok from 35 o C in April to 17 o C inDecember. There are three seasons: the coolseason (November to February), the hotseason (April to May), and the rainy season(June to October), though downpours rarelylast more than a couple of hours.Temperature and rainfall in central(Bangkok), the North (Chiang Mai) and theSouth (Phuket) of Thailand:Source: www.on-samui.com/infothailand/climate.html50

PopulationThailand has a population of about 64 million. Ethnic Thais form the majority, thoughthe area has historically been a migratory crossroads, and thus strains of Mon, Khmer, Burmese,Lao, Malay, Indian and most strongly, Chinese stock produce a degree of ethnic diversity.Integration is, however, that culturally and socially there is enormous unity.5-2. HistoryThailand means “land of the free”, and throughout its 800-year history, Thailand canboast the distinction of being the only country in Southeast Asia never to have been colonized.Its history is divided into four major periods:Sukhothai Period (1238-1378)Thais began to emerge as a dominant force in the region in the13th century, graduallyasserting independence from existing Khmer and Mon kingdoms. Called by its rulers “the dawnof happiness”, this is often considered the golden era of Thai history, an ideal Thai state in aland of plenty governed by paternal and benevolent kings, the most famous of whom was KingRamkamhaeng the Great. However in 1350, the mightier state of Ayutthaya exerted its influenceover Sukhothai.Ayutthaya Period (1350-1767)The Ayutthaya kings adopted Khmer cultural influences from the very beginning. Nolonger the paternal and accessible rulers that the kings of Sukhothai had been, Ayutthaya’ssovereigns were absolute monarchs and assumed the title devaraja (god-king). The early part ofthis period saw Ayutthaya extend its sovereignty over neighboring Thai principalities and comeinto conflict with its neighbors, during the 17th century, Siam started diplomatic and commercialrelations with western countries.In 1767, a Burmese invasion succeeded in capturing Ayutthaya. Despite theiroverwhelming victory, the Burmese did not retain control of Siam for long. A young generalnamed Phya Taksin and his followers broke through the Burmese encirclement and escaped toChantaburi. Seven months after the fall of Ayutthaya, he and his forces sailed back to the capitaland expelled the Burmese occupation garrison.Thon Buri Period (1767-1772)General Taksin, as he is popularly known, decided to transfer the capital from Ayutthayato a site nearer to the sea which would facilitate foreign trade, ensure the procurement of arms,and make defense and withdrawal easier in case of a renewed Burmese attack. He established hisnew capital at Thon Buri on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River.The rule of Taksin was not an easy one. The lack of central authority since the fall of Ayutthayaled to the rapid disintegration of the kingdom, and Taksin’s reign was spent reuniting theprovinces.Rattanakosin Period (1782 - the Present)After Taksin’s death, General Chakri became the first king of the Chakri Dynasty, RamaI, ruling from 1782 to 1809. His first action as king was to transfer the royal capital across theriver from Thon Buri to Bangkok and build the Grand Palace. Rama II (1809-1824) continuedthe restoration begun by his predecessor. King Nang Klao, Rama III (1824-1851) reopenedrelations with Western nations and developed trade with China. King Mongkut, Rama IV, (1851-1868) concluded treaties with European countries, avoided colonizationand established modernThailand. He made many social and economic reforms during his reign.51

King Chulalongkorn, Rama V (1869-1910) continued his father’s tradition of reform,abolishing slavery and improving the public welfare and administrative system. Compulsoryeducation and other educational reforms were introduced by King Vajiravudh, Rama VI (1910-1925). During the reign of King Prajadhipok (1925-1935), Thailand changed from an absolutemonarchy to a constitutional monarchy. The king abdicated in 1933 and was succeeded by hisnephew, King Ananda Mahidol (1935-1946). The country’s name was changed from Siam toThailand with the advent of a democratic government in 1939.Our present monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, is King Rama IX of the Chakri Dynasty. Hehas become the longest-reigning king in Thai history with more than 60 years on the throne.5-3. ReligionThe major driving force of cultural development in Thailand is the belief in TheravadaBuddhism. We can see that everyday Thai life and important festivals all heavily involveBuddhism. Belief in Buddhism has also inspired Thai artists to create and develop classical arts,be they sculpture, architecture, painting or early literature, which depict stories relating toBuddhist life. Theravada Buddhism is practiced by more than 95 per cent of Thai people.Muslims are the largest religious minority, representing about 4.6 % of the populace.They are mostly in the southernmost provinces of Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala and Satun. Anotherhalf a per cent of the population follows the Christian Religion, while the remainder compriseConfucians, Taoists, Mahayana Buddhists, Hindus and Sikhs.Despite the different religious beliefs prevailing in the country, all are upheld andsupported by both the monarch and the government. Thus amidst a rich diversity of beliefs, thepeople of Thailand have always lived together in peace and harmony.5 -4. Government & EconomyGovernmentAfter more than a half century of military coups and other interventions, Thailand oncesuffered a change of government following a bloodless military coup in September 2006. Thecoup has for the moment stymied Thailand’s primary source of instability, namely politicalparalysis and mass public demonstrations inspired by opposition to the Thaksin administration.The 1997 Constitution was the first constitution to be drafted by popularly-electedConstitutional Drafting Assembly, and was popularly called the “People’s Constitution”.Many human rights are explicitly acknowledged, and measures were established to increase thestabilityof elected governments. The House was elected by the first-past-the-post system, whereonly one candidate with a simple majority could be elected in one constituency. The Senate waselected based on the province system, where one province can return more than one Senatordepending on its population size. Members of the House of Representatives served four-yearterms, while Senators served six-year terms. The court system included a constitutional courtwith jurisdiction over the constitutionality of parliamentary acts, royal decrees, and politicalmatters.The January 2001 general election, the first elections under the 1997 Constitution, werecalled the most open, corruption-free election in Thai history. The subsequent government wasthe first in Thai history to complete a 4-year term. The 2005 election had the highest voterturnout in Thai history and was noted for a marked reduction in vote-buying compared toprevious elections. In early 2006, significant pressure from corruption allegations led Thaksin52

Shinawatra to call for a snap election. The opposition boycotted the elections and Thaksin wasre-elected. Pressure continued to build, leading to a military coup on 19 September 2006.The junta abrogated the constitution, dissolved Parliament and the Constitutional Court,detained and later removed several members of the government, declared martial law, andappointed one of the King’s Privy Councillors, General Surayud Chulanont, as Prime Minister.The junta later wrote a highly abbreviated interim constitution and appointed a panel to draft apermanent constitution. The junta also appointed a 250-member legislature, called by somecritics a “chamber of generals” and others claimed that it lacks representatives from the poormajority. In this interim constitution draft, the head of the junta was allowed to remove thePrime Minister at any time. The legislature was not allowed to hold a vote of confidence againstthe Cabinet and the public was not allowed to file comments on bills. This interim constitutionwas later surpassed by the permanent constitution on 24 August 2007. Martial law was partiallyrevoked in January 2007. The junta continues to censor the media and was accused of severalother human rights violations.The ban on political activities was lifted in July 2007, following the 30 May dissolutionthe Thai Rak Thai party. The new constitution has been approved by a referendum on 19August, which led to a return to democratic elections on 23 December 2007.Samak Sundaravej’s People Power Party (PPP) won 228 seats in the 480-seat house,short of the 241 needed for an absolute majority. Correspondents say the result is a big setbackfor the military, which has tried to curb Mr Thaksin’s influence.EconomyTraditionally, Thailand is an agricultural country. From the mid-1980s, Thailand hastransformed itself from a purely agricultural country into an agro-industrial one. Ever since, theThai economy has been driven by a concerted export drive, and that has triggered anunprecedented economic boom. Backed by an attractive climate for foreign investment, Thailandhas largely developed to become an industrial economy, leading the world in exports of industrialparts. The United States, Japan and the Asian countries are the most important trading partners.The economic growth came to an abrupt halt in a chain of events that began in May 1997 withfinancial speculation against the Thai Baht. The government decided to float the Baht currencyin July 1997. By the end of the year, the economic bubble had burst and the Thai economy wasin the recession.However, with a well-developed infrastructure, a free-enterprise economy, and proinvestmentpolicies, Thailand appears to have fully recovered from the 1997-98 Asian FinancialCrisis. The country was one of East Asia's best performers in 2002-04. Boosted by increasedconsumption and strong export growth, the Thai economy grew 6.9% in 2003 and 6.1% in 2004despite a sluggish global economy. Bangkok has pursued preferential trade agreements with avariety of partners in an effort to boost exports and to maintain high growth. In late December2004, a major tsunami took 8,500 lives in Thailand and caused massive destruction of property inthe southern provinces of Krabi, Phangnga, and Phuket. In 2006, investment stagnated asinvestors, spooked by the Thaksin administration's political problems, stayed on the sidelines.The military coup in September brought in a new economic team, led by the former central bankgovernor. In December, the Thai Board of Investment reported the value of investmentapplications from January to November had declined by 27% year-on-year. On the positive side,exports have performed at record levels, rising nearly 17% in 2006. Export-orientedmanufacturing—in particular automobile production—and farm output are driving these gains.5-5. Social Norms53of

The Monarchy: Thai people have deep, traditional reverence for the Royal Family, and showrespect for the King, the Queen and the Royal Children.Religion: Thai dress neatly in all religious shrines. Each Buddha image is regarded as a sacredobject. Buddhist monks are forbidden to touch or be touched by a woman.Wai: Thai don’t normally shake hands when they greet one another, but instead press the palmstogether in a prayer-like gesture called a “wai”. Generally a younger person wais an elder, whoreturns it.Head: Thai regard the head as the highest part of the body, literally and figuratively. Similarly,the foot is considered the lowest part of the body.Behavior: Public displays of affection are frowned upon. Also, losing temper or even speakingloudly is a sign of poor breeding.Tipping is not commonly or traditionally practiced in Thailand although it is becoming morewidespread as a result of foreign influence. Tips are sometimes expected in the more expensiverestaurants, hairdressers and for hotel porters. Don’t add a tip in hotel restaurants (where aservice charge is added to the bill anyway) or in street restaurants. Taxi fares should be roundedup to the nearest 5 or 10 Baht.What to Wear: Light, loose cotton clothing is best. Nylon should be avoided. Sweaters areneeded during the cool season evenings or if visiting mountainous areas or national parks.Jackets and ties are required in a few restaurants and some official functions. Appropriate clothesare required for entering temples or palaces. Tank tops, singlet, shorts and the like are consideredinappropriate dress everywhere except at the beach. Sandals are all right except at formaloccasions. Shoes should be removed when entering a private Thai home.Be Wary of the Ice in cold drinks. Ice often comes from unhygienic sources and is bestavoided. The ice cubes with holes through them are generally OK.When you’re eating out in the evenings, watch out for mosquitoes. Ask the waiter to put amosquito coil under the table to discourage them. Wearing pale colored slacks and mosquitorepellant will also keep them at bay.Don’t be surprised if someone addresses you by your first name, like Mr. Joseph or MissJennifer. The Thai normally address one another using first names only, usually with the title‘Khun’ in front. Surnames are not commonly used as a mode of address.Sightseeing in the heat all day can be exhausting, physically and mentally. Rejuvenate yourselfwith a traditional Thai massage at one of the many shops around town or at your hotel. A two-hour massage costs less than 10 dollars at one of the massage parlors in Bangkok’s SurawongPlaza. Upcountry it costs even less.You’ll notice after a short while in Thailand that Thais have three names—a first name, asurname and a nickname. The nickname, usually something short and catchy like Noi or Lek, isgiven at birth and is used universally among family members and close friends.Bargaining: Fixed prices are the norm in department stores, but at most other places bargainingis to be expected. Generally, you can obtain a final figure of between 10-40% lower than theoriginal asking price. Much depends on your skillsand the shopkeeper’s mood. But remember,54

Thai appreciate good manners and a sense of humor. With patience and a broad smile, you willnot only get a better price, you will also enjoy shopping as an art.5-6. National Symbol & FlagNational SymbolThe Thai national and royal symbol is the Garuda, amythical half-bird, half-human figure that adorns His MajestyKing Bhumibhol Adulyadej’s scepter and royal standard. Manyministers and departments have incorporated the Garuda intotheir insignias. Moreover, the Garuda is symbolic of ‘By RoyalAppointment’ and is awarded, at the personal discretion of HisMajesty the King, as a sign of royal approval to companies that haverendered outstanding economic and charitable services to Thailand.Such an award is rarely bestowed and is considered a great honor.National F lagUnder the former system of absolute monarchy, the Siamese national flag was a whiteelephan t on a red background. The new flag, inspired by the multi-colored flags of other nations,was introduced by King Rama VI in 1917. The modern Thai flag (‘thong chat’ or ‘thong trairong’) has five horizontal bands of blue, white and red. The central blue band represents themonarchy, the white bands symbolize Buddhism while the outer red bands signify the nation.Together, the three elements represent the essence of the Kingdom of Thailand.5-7. LanguageThai is a tonal language belonging to the group of Ka-Tai languages. The five tones aremonotone, low, falling, high, and rising. This can be a rather complicated language for thevisitor; however, English is quite widely understood, particularly in Bangkok where it is almostthe major commercial language. The five tones in Thai language can be learnt from the chartbelow. You can practice articulating the tones by moving your head in the followingways.55

Here are a few Thai basic greetings and phrases to try:Hello, Good morning, Good afternoon,Good evening (male speaker)Hello, Good morning, Good afternoon,Good evening (female speaker)How are you?Fine thanksThank youNever mindI can't speak ThaiI don't understandDo you understand?May I take a photograph?Where is the rest room?How much does this cost?Whatis this ?Very expensiveThe bill pleaseSee you againGood luckSorry/excuse mesawàdii krápsawàdii khàsabaay dii rĕu (kráp/khâ)sabaay dii (kráp/khâ)kòp kun (kráp/khâ)mâi pen rai (kráp/khâ)phût Thai mâi dâi (kráp/khâ)mâi kâo chài (kráp/khâ)kâo chài mái (kráp/khá)tài rûp dâi mái (kráp/khá)hông nám yù tii năi (kráp/khá)rākā tâo-rài (kráp/khá)nêe arai (kráp/khá)paĕng mâg (kráp/khâ)gèp taang (kráp/khâ)láew phób gan mài (kráp/khâ)chôk dii (kráp/khà)kŏr thôd (kráp/khà)5-7-1. Thai Language CourseEnlisted below are some of the Thai language courses available in Bangkok. Please note,however, that schedu le of lessons can change without notice. Therefore, you are advised tocheck with each school by yourself again.Am erican University Alumni Language Center: AUA Thai DepartmentrdRoom 324, 3 Floor, 179 Rajadamri Rd., Bangkok 10330Tel. 0-2252-8170 ext. 3201, Fax. 0-2252-8398URL: http://www.auathai.com/(Language of instruction: Thai)• Students can choose classes from any of the following.Monday-Thursday, 7:00-17:00 and 18:00-20:00Friday, 7:00-17:00Saturdays 9:00-12:00 and 13:00-16:00• Tuition is paid by the hour. The basic rate is 92 Baht per hour. Also, there are substantialdiscounts for continued study and for registering for 200 hours at one time. Students mayregister for any number of hours at any time. Hours are used up as a student attends. Hoursleft unused will be available for whenever the student is ready to continue.• The ALG Thai Program is made up of 10 levels. Each level requires approximately 200hours depending on the student’s language and cultural background. Progression throughthe levels depends student evaluations based on three things, input from the guides; thestudent’s self-assessment and the staff evaluation. Students are monitored in three areas: totalnumber of hours studied, ceiling, and overall understanding of classes. They can request anevaluation at any time.56

• There are no private lessons.Ajarn Suthira’s School: (Run by former principal of Union Language School)Room no. 93, BK Mansion, 9 th Floor.30 Sukhumvit Soi 59, Bangkok 10100Tel. 0-2714-1849(Language of instruction: Thai)• There are two schedules to choose: 8:00-12:00 or 13:00-17:00.• One course will last 20 days (4 hours per day, 80 hours in total). Tuition is 6,000 Baht percourse. There are 9 courses to complete.• New course is available every month. Students are advised to inform the admission office inadv ance to organize their schedule of study.< Private Lessons>• Students can choose schedule of study but the tuition is varied as shown in the following:Monday to FridayFrom 8:00-17:00: 350 Baht per hourFrom 17:00-20:00: 400 Baht per hourSaturday and SundayFrom 8:00-20:00: 450 Baht per hourBasic Thai for Foreigners, Thai Department, Faculty of Liberal ArtsThammasat University, Ta Prachan CampusRoom 107, Ta Prachan, Bangkok 10200Tel. 02-613-2692, 02-221-6171-80 ext. 2617E-mail: suthasin@alpha.tu.ac.th(Instruction Language: Thai)< Group Lessons>• There are three courses in total: Beginners, Elementary and Intermediate.• Each course offers Listening and Speaking/Reading and Writing lessons.• The class holds every two days a week: Tuesday and Thursday or Wednesday and Fridayfrom 14:00 to 17: 00• The tuition fee for each course is 5,000 Baht (36 hours).• Placement test is available to identify a suitable level for students.Thai Intensive Course, Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn UniversityTel. 0-2218-4640, URL: http://www.inter.chula.ac.th/(Language of instruction: Thai)• Course is open twice a year (January and June).• Full-day study from 10:00 to 15:00 (4-hour study per day), Monday to Friday.• 9 courses in total, each course consists of 100 hours. It takes one year to complete 9 courses.• Placement test is available to choose a suitable level.• Tuition fee is 25,000 Baht in total (9 courses).• The schedule is fixed and no private lessons available.• Need to register at least 2 weeks in advance.Thai-Japanese Association สมาคมสงเสริมเทคโนโลยีไทย-ญี่ปุน (สสท)Soi Sukhumvit 29, Sukhumvit Road, BangkokTel. 0-2258-0320-557

(Language of instruction: Japanese)Two following courses are available:1. 9:30-11:30 Monday to Friday; 6,800 Baht per course (100 hours in total)2. Conversation courses vary from level T1 to level T4. There are two writing courses (W1 andW2). Normally, one course takes one and a half months.• Students can choose schedule and location for lessons.• Tuition is 20,000 Baht for 30 hours (transportation fees for teachers are not included).Thai Language Achievement School (TLA)317 Kamol Sukosol Bldg., 10 th Fl., Silom Rd., Bangkok 10500(3 minutes walk from BTS Saladaen Station)Tel. 0-2631-2712, URL : http://www.tlaschool.com(Language of Instruction: Thai)< Group Lessons>• Course structure: Morning and afternoon sessions are available. There are 6 levels. Foreach level, subjects taught in the morning consist of 80 hours within a 20-day cycle.Afternoon Classes consist of 60 hours within a 20-day cycle. Most subjects are available eachcycle. Study from Monday to Friday.• Course fees: 8:00-11:50 / 5,900 Baht13: 00-15.50 / 4,900 Baht• Private lessons are available in the evening. Tuition fee is 300 Baht per hour.Thai Language Programme, Institute for Thai StudiesAssumption University, Hua Mark CampusOffice of Thai Art and CultureTel. 02-300-4543-60 ext. 3512/3517, 01-6318500, 01-9089707, 01-5648700E-mail: thaiart@au.eduURL: http://www.au.edu(Instruction Language: Thai and English)• Study every day during weekdays (Monday to Friday) from 18:00 to 19:00 (one hour).• There are four courses in total, Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced and High Skill.• Each course will be taught for 5 weeks.• The tuition fee is 60 Baht per hour. It is 1,500 Baht per course (25 hours, 5 weeks).• The Thai Language Programme can be organized to meet the demand of students. Pleaseinquire in advance regarding courses and timetables.Union Language School109 CCT Bldg. 11 th floor, Surawong Road, BangkokTel. 0-2233-4482(Language of instruction: Thai)< Group Lessons>• Monday to Friday from 8:00 – 11:50 ( 4 hours) / 6,000 Baht per course• The Beginning course takes 6 months and after that students can choose to take additionalspecial courses if interested.• 300 Baht per hour and students can decide schedule of study.• As for the location of study, it is up to the agreement between students and teachers.58

Unity Thai Language Schoolth246 Times Square Bldg., 15 floorSukhumvit Rd., Klongtoey, Bangkok 10100Tel. 0-2653-1538(Established by some ten former teachers at Union Language School)(Language of instruction: Thai)• Study from Monday to Friday, students can choose schedule from either of the following:8:00-12:00 (4 hours) / 7,000 Baht13:00-16:00 (3 hours) / 6,000 Baht• 20 days per course and there are 6 courses in total.• New course is available every month.• Students can arrange study schedule according to their convenience. However, it should befixed after 16:00 and the duration of one lesson should be at least one and a half hour.6.LOOKING MORE INTO THAILAND6-1. CuisineThe art of cooking Thai food has been developing over the years in accordance with theoutside influences. With the advent of modern kitchenware, new ideas and techniques have beenfurther enhanced. Today, a good Thai food cook can be more and more creative than in the earlyyears.Major typical methods of cooking Thai food still remain the same as they were in thepast. The first is grilling. Thai people normally grill meats and fresh seafood and eat them withdips (locally called as ‘Nam Phrik’) so that they become tastier. Another popular Thai cookingmethod is ‘Yam’ basically a kind of salad. But Thai-style salad contains no fat in its ingredients,unlike mayonnaise and different types of Ranch that are high in calorie and fat. In cooking a dishof Thai salad, simply add a portion of salty seasoning such as fish sauce of salt, lemon juice, chili,and sometimes, garlic and shallot, and mix them together. Then, you can make several dishes ofThai salad be they shrimp salad, pork salad, papaya salad, beef salad and so on depending on aperson’ s creative ideas. Therefore, some can find a dish of ‘yam’ very delightful while its herb andspice ingredients are good for health as well.Boiling is another typical way of Thai food preparation. Before the age of moderncookery, Thai people used clay pots to boil food, cook rice and make variety of soups. Thefamous ‘Tom Yam Goong’ also originated from boiling technique. Curries were also developed inthe olden days as well but the present-day curries are much different from they were previouslybecause ancient Thais did not use coconut milk in those spicy soups.The art of Thai cooking evolved according to the cultural influences from othercountries, mainly China and Western Europe. Thai people much welcome a Chinese quick-fryingmethod as the Thai have created a large choice of stir-frying entries in their menu. Anotherinfluence from the mainland reflects in an extensive use of noodles in Thai recipes. Thai apply itin many characteristically Thai styles. Thai noodles taste sweet, sour and sometimes spicy. Adistinctive dish is Mee Krob, or crispy noodle.59

During the reign of King Narai the Great coinciding with the reign of King Louis XIVof France, Thai food took a great leap forward. Foreigners and trades arrived in Thailand at ourold capital in Ayutthaya. With them, they brought new ways of cooking as well as newingredients. Thais did not use coconut milk in their food prior to the arrival of these foreignnationals. Westerners used to milk in their food suggested us to add coconut milk in our curries.Through experimentations the use of coconut milk in curries became the norm. Coconut milk inthose days was mainly used only in desserts and some dishes. It is an important ingredient assame as palm sugar and rice flour. With the arrival of the Portuguese, we were introduced toeggs in our ending meal. Such Portuguese dessert as golden threads and golden flowers, whichare made of egg yolks and sugar syrup, are well known until these days.Chinese people brought with them their eating culture and through generations developtheir owner food which later became a part of Thai cuisine. Western cuisine also had the greatestinfluence on Thai cuisine from the reigns of King Rama V onwards. Our beloved monarchswere educated in Europe and brought back with then western culture and western taste in food.From time to time we see this influence on the menu of some old style restaurants that serveThai food but there are also stews available on their menu. Thais especially love beef tonguestew and this is definitely a left over influence from the western cuisine in the last 100 years.Thai are a nation of eaters. When Thai meet, the first word they greet each other is“where are you going?” and the next question is “have you already eaten?” Thai food is actuallynot difficult to make but one must understand the mixes of ingredients and the tastecombinations.Vegetarians & VegansVegetarianism is not a widespread trend in Thailand, but many restaurants cater tovegetarians. There are several non-profit vegetarian restaurants (ráan aahăan mangsàwirát) inBangkok and several provincial capitals. During the Vegetarian Festival, celebrated by ChineseBuddhists, many restaurants and street stalls go meatless for10 days either in September orOctober. Venues for vegetarian meals includes Indian restaurants, which usually feature avegetarian section on th e menu.Useful phrases/words for vegetarians:I am vegetarianI don’t eat ADon’t add BMeatChickenFishPorkSeafoodkin jehkin A mâi dâimâi sài Bnéua sàtgàiplaamŭuaahăan tháleh6-2. Festivals & Events in ThailandThai festivals tend to be linked to the agricultural seasons or to Buddhist holidays, afterthe main rice harvest is in. The exact dates for festivals vary from year to year, either because ofthe lunar calendar or because local authorities have decided to change festival dates. For specialdates and details, please contact TAT (www.touarismthailand.com) or the Bangkok TourismDivision (www.bangkoktourist.com). The cultural centers also host various internationalfestivals.January/February60

That Phanom Festival: A 10-day-long homage to the most sacred Buddhist stupa (PhraThat Phanom) in Nakhon Phanom Province.Bangkok International Film Festival: Films from around the world, with an emphasison Asian cinema are screened in the capital city. For more information, contact:www.bangkokfilm.orgChiang Mai Flower Festival: During this festival, colorful floats and parades exhibitChiang Mai’s cultivated flora.Magha Puja: Held on the full moon of the third lunar month. It culminates with acandle-lit walk around the main chapel at every wat.Phra Nakhon Khiri Diamond Festival: This is a week-long celebration of Petchaburi’shistory and architecture focused on Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park.Chinese New Year: Chinese all over Thailand celebrate their lunar New Year.MarchKite-Flying Season: During the windy season, colorful kites battle out over the skies ofSanam Luang and Lumpini Park.AprilPrasat Hin Khao Phanom Rung Festival: A festival to commemorate Prasat HimKhao Phanom Rung Historical Park in Buriram province.Songkran: Held from 13 to 15 April. This is the celebration of the lunar New Year.Buddha images are “bathed”, monks and elders receive the respect of younger Thais bythe sprinkling of water over their hands, and lots of water is tossed about. Many citiesbecome watery battlegrounds.MayRoyal Ploughing Ceremony: His Majesty the King commences rice-planting seasonwith a ceremony at Sanam Luang. Dates vary.Miss Jumbo Queen Contest: Held in early May with trends creeping across the globe,Thailand hosts a beauty pageant for extra-large women (over 80 kg) who display thegrace of an elephant at Nakhon Pathom’s Samphran Elephant Park.Visakha Puja: Falling on the 15 th day of the waxing moon in the sixth lunar month, thisday commemorates the dates of the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and passing away.JuneBun Phra Wet (Phi Ta Khon) Festival: An animist-Buddhist celebration, held inLoei’s Amphoe Dan Sai. The festival commemorates a Buddhist legend in which a hostof spirits appeared to greet the Buddha-to-be upon his return to his home town, duringhis penultimate birth.International Festival of Music & Dance: An extravaganza of arts and culturesponsored by the Thailand Cultural Center. Held twice a year in June and September.Rocket Festival: In the Northeast, villagers craft large skyrockets of bamboo, whichthey then fire into the sky to bring rain for rice fields and best celebrated in Yasothon,Ubon Ratchathani and Nong Khai.Royal Ploughing Ceremony: To kick-off the official rice-planting season, the kindparticipates in this ancient Brahman ritual at Sanam Luang in Bangkok.JulyAsalha Puja: This festival commemorates the Buddha’s first sermon.Khao Phansa: The beginning of Buddhist ‘lent’.August61

Queen’s Birthday: The queen’ birthday is recognized as Mother’s Day throughout thethcountry. Heldon 12 .September/OctoberNarathiwat Fair: An annual week-long festival celebrating local culture in NarathiwatProvince, with boat races, dove-singing contests, traditional Southern music and dance.Thailand International Swan-Boat Races: Take place on Mae Nam Chao Phrayaoutside of Ayutthya near the Bang Sai Folk Arts Center.Vegetarian Festival: A ten-day celebration notably in Bangkok, Phuket and Trangduring which devout Chinese Buddhists eat only vegetarian food.NovemberFat Festival: Sponsored by FAT 104.5FM radio, Bangkok’s indie bands gather for anannual fest. Held in early November.Bangkok Pride: A week-long festival of parades, parties and awards is organized by thecity’s gay businesses and organizations. Held in mid-November.Kathin: A month at the end of the Buddhist lent during which new monastic robes andrequisites are offered to the Sangha (monastic community).Loi Krathong: On the proper full-moon night, small lotus-shaped baskets or boatsmade of banana leaves containing flowers, incense, candles and a coin are floated onrivers, lakes and canals.River Khwae Bridge Week: Sound-and-light shows at the Death Railway Bridge inKanchanaburi. Events includes historical exhibitions and vintage-train rides on theinfamous railway.Surin Annual Elephant Roundup: Held on the their weekend of November,Thailand’s biggest elephant show is popular with tourists.DecemberKing’s Birthday: Thais Celebrate their monarch’s birthday with lots of parades andfireworks. Also recognized as Father’s Day. Held on December 5 th .6-3. FilmsCinemas in Thailand are popular venues for entertainment. Especially in Bangkok, themovie theaters tend to be multiplex facilities offering many other forms of entertainment besidesmovies, such as bowling or karaoke, along with restaurants and small shops.The films playing in Thai cinemas are usually first-run Hollywood features, which tend todominate the box-office scene. There is a burgeoning Thai film industry that is making dozens offilms each year that are increasingly popular with local audiences, and routinely outpace theHollywood films at the box office. Films from other Asian countries, such as Korea, Japan andHong Kong, are popular as well.As of 2007, there were 570 screens in Thailand, with 300 in the Bangkok metropolitanarea. Nationwide, the person-to-screen ratio is 170 people per screen, with a 30:1 ratio inBangkok.Ticketing, Seating and CustomsTicket prices range from around 70 baht to 160 baht, depending on the time of day, theday of the week, the location of the theater and the movie being screened. In a Bangkok cinema,the price for a new-release film will generally be 140 baht. In Chiang Mai, the flat-rate price for anormal class seat is 100 baht.62

Seating is assigned; audience members make their choice of seating on a computer screenat the box office. Online ticketing is available on theater-chain websites. Automated phonebooking is available as well.Before the film, the audience must stand for the "Royal Anthem", which is accompaniedby a montage of images of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Most theaters in Thailand keep the airconditioning very cold; patrons often bring a light sweater or jacket.Useful Link:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cinemas_in_Thailand6-4. Places of Interest in Bangkok6-4-1. Historical SitesWhen King Rama I established Bangkok as the capital of Siam in 1782, he set out tocreate a city to rival the splendor and glory of Ayutthaya, which, in its heyday, was one of thelargest and most magnificent of the world's capitals. His efforts, and those of subsequent ChakriKings, can still be seen today, from the golden pagodas and architectural magnificence of theGrand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha, down to the hundreds of temples and shrinesthat can be found on street corners throughout the city. By all standards, Bangkok is a moderncity, yet its wealth of historical attractions remains unrivalled in all of Thailand.Grand Palace: “Grand” is truly the best description for this magnificent palace complex,official residence of the early Rattanakosin Kings and their families. Today, the palace is used forcertain ceremonial occasions such as Coronation Day. A few government buildings within thecompound are still functioning.Vimanmek Teak Mansion: The world’s largest building made entirely of golden teak.Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall: Thailand’s first museum of handicrafts, the building demonstratesthe influx of western ideas into Thai architecture at the beginning of the 20th century.Ananta Samakom Throne Hall: The ornate gray-marble Italian renaissance-style building, theRoyal Throne Hall is currently only used for the ceremonial opening of the first session ofParliament, royal receptions and private functions.The City Pillar Shrine: Within this shrine, the city’s guardian deity, Phra Sayam Thewathirat,resides and from which the city derives its power.Democracy Monument: Built in 1939 to commemorate the introduction of the ConstitutionalMonarchy.Rama IX Bridge: The world’s longest single-plane cable-stayed bridge, it spans the ChaoPhraya River between the port area to the north and Dao Khanong to the south.Suan Pakkard Palace: Suan Pakkard was once the residence of Princess Chumbot of NagaraSvarga, a leading Thai art collector. The palace grounds house five traditional Thai houses fromChiang Mai with displays of Thai art, antiques and furniture, and beautifully maintained tropicalgardens with many indigenous plant species.63

Victory Monument: The monument was erected in 1941 by the Pibulsongkhram administrationin honor of the heroic deeds of soldiers and civilians who died during the border disputebetween Thailand and France.Historical Temples: As a Buddhist Country, there are many valuable ancient temples such asWat Indraviharn, Wat Suthat and the Giant Swing, Wat Benchamabophit,Wat Thammamongkhon, Wat Bowon Niwet, Wat Traimit, Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra KaeoWat Pho, Wat Ratchabophit, Wat Arun. (Wat means “temple” in Thai language.)6-4-2. Museums & Art Galleries in BangkokBangkok is home to the National Galleryhalls, and art galleries:of Thailand as well as many museums, concert• Ananda Samakhom Throne Hall• National Museum Bangkok (History and Ancient Art)• National Art Gallery (Thailand)• Prasart Museum• Kamthieng House Museum, run by the Siam Society under royal patronage• Bank of Thailand Museum (History and Currency)• Thai Wax Museum (History and Modern Art)• Royal Barge National Museum• Erawan Museum (Modern Art)• Bangkok Urban-Planning Museum• Chang Ton National Museum (Royal Elephant)• Royal Ceremony Museum• National Memorial Museum (History and War)• Kanjanaphisek National Museum (Agriculture)• Benchamabopit National Museum (Religion Art)• Silpa Bhirasri National Museum (Modern Art)• Suan Pakkad Palace Museum ( Ancient Art)• Jim Thompson House Museum (Ancient Art)• Span’s Cultural Gallery• Museum of Imagery Technology• Hall of Railway Heritage• Philatelic Museum• Gem and Jewelry Museum• Thai Handicraft Museum• Thai Folk Museum• Stone Museum• Gold Museum• National Discovery Museum• Children Discovery Museum• Bangkokian Museum• The Science Museum - Klong Luang• The Science Museum - Ekamai• National Sport Museum (U/C)• Asian Athletes Hall of Frame (U/C)• Thailand Science Park• Bangkok National Gallery• Royal Portrait Gallery• The Supreme Artist Hall• Bangkok MetropolitanMuseum of Contemporary Art64

• Thailand Creative & Design Center :TCDC• Fashion Trend Center• Jamjuree Art Gallery• Tadu Art Gallery• Queen Sirikit Gallery• Silapakorn University Art Gallery• Suan Dusit Art Gallery• City Gallery• Tang’s Gallery• Bangkok University Gallery• Marsi Gallery• Bangkok Gallery• Thai Art Gallery (Siam Paragon)• H Gallery• Japan Foundation Gallery• ZEN Event Gallery• Vimanmek PalaceFor more information and details, please visit:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_museums_and_art_galleries_in_Bangkok6-4-3. Other PlacesOther interesting places to sightsee are as follows: Sanam Luang, Floating Markets, RoyalBarges Museum, Labour Museum, Philatelic Museum, Museum of Imaging Technology, PrasartMuseum, Bangkok Planetarium and Science Museum, National Library, Bangkok Doll Factoryand Museum, Hall of Railway Heritage, The Snake Farm, Jim Thompson’s House, Lumpini Park,Siam Society, Rama IX Park, Dusit Zoo, Siam Water Park, Safari World, Dream World, RoyalCarriage Museum, National Gallery, Thailand Cultural Center, World Fellowship of Buddhists,River and Canal Trips, Geological Museum, Thai Boxing.6-5. Places to PrayThe Parish of Holy RedeemerThe first Redemptorist missionaries came to Thailand in 1948 and celebrated theirGolden Jubilee in 1998. They have worked throughout the country - with the poor in theNortheast, with lepers in Ban Noi, with orphans and abandoned babies in Pattaya, with HillTribes and with slum dwellers in Klong Toey in Bangkok.The Parish of Holy Redeemer was founded in 1949 at the request of the Bishop ofBangkok, Monsignor Chorin, to serve the large English-speaking population of the city. It tooksome time for the first two priests, Fr. Roger Godbout and Fr. Charles Cotant, to find apermanent site. They began by renting a house on Nai Lert Lane, not very far from the presentparish church. They converted one room of the house, originally designed to be a garage, into achapel and immediately began holding services for Catholics. This chapel was appropriatelynamed Our Lady of the Garage. Not long after, they moved to a vacant clinic offered by Dr.Lert Srichan on Sathorn Road, holding Sunday services at Mater Dei School for the growingnumber of parishioners.Mass Schedule (English version)Saturday: 5.30 PM.Sunday: 8.30 AM., 9.45 AM., 11.00 AM., 5.30 PM.65

For more information please contact Holy Redeemer Church:Address: 123/19 Ruamrudi Lane, Bangkok 10300Tel: Tel. 0-2256-6305, 0-2256-6157, 0-2256-6422, 0-2256-7626, Fax: 0-2256-6411URL: www://redeemer.iwebland.com/index.htmlAssumption CathedralThe Assumption Cathedral (in Thai: อาสนวิหารอัสสัมชัญ) is the principal Roman Catholicchurch of Thailand, located in the Bang Rak district of Bangkok. It is the main church of theArchdiocese of Bangkok. It was visited by Pope John Paul II during his trip to Thailand in 1984.The cathedral was built in romanesque style between 1910 and 1918, when it replaced anearlier church on the same location dating back to 1822. The area had been used for missionarybuildings since 1860. During World War II in 1942, nearby buildings were destroyed bybombing. The cathedral was severely damaged, and required extensive restoration shortlyafterwards. Another round of improvements began during the 1980s and 1990s. Ordinarywindows used in the reparation were gradually replaced with stained glass.Mass Schedule (English version):Sunday: 10.00 AM.For more information, please call 0-2233-7120.URL: www://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assumption_Cathedral,_BangkokMosque in BangkokBan-Oou Mosque63 Soi Ban-Oou, Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500Ha-Roon Mosque2 Soi Watmuangkae, Sipraya, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500Yawa Mosque707 Soi Rongnamkaeng, Satorn Tai Road, Yannawa, Satorn, Bangkok 10510Mahanak Mosque18 Soi Manthai, Krungkasem Road, Khong Mahanak, Pomprap Sattruphai, Bangkok 10110Bayan Mosque1 Trokbayan, Watphrayakrai, Bangkholaem, Bangkok 10120Bang-U-Tit (Macbang) Mosque254 Paktrokbangutit, Bangkholaem, Bangkholaem, Bangkok 10120Darulaman Mosque453 Soi Petburi 7, Thungphathai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400Darul Abi Deen Mosque1867 Paktrokchan, Watphrayakrai, Bangkholaem, Bangkok 10120Ya Me Ul Koi Re Ya (Bangkrua) MosquePetburi Road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400Al-Atik Mosque454 Soi Suanluang 1, charoenkrung,Bangkholaem, Bangkholaem, Bangkok 1012066

Indonesia Mosque73/1 Soi Samsen 21, Samsen Road, Dusit, Bangkok 10300As Sa La Fe Ya Mosque2827 Charoenkrung Road, Bangkholaem, Bangkholaem, Bangkok 10210Near Ma Tul Islam Mosque6602114 Soi Jarurat, Petburi Road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400Li Wa Ul Islam Mosque306 Soi Waitee, Silom Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500Ya Me Ul Koi Rot Mosque208/1 Soi Bangutit, Watphrayakrai, Bangkholaem, Bangkok 10120Al-Ear Ti Sorm MosqueMoo 2, Onnut Road, Suan Luang, Suan Luang, Bangkok 10250Ya Mi Ul Islam MosqueMoo 8, Sukhumvit 71 Road,Phrakhanong, Vadhana, Bangkok 10110A Ma Na Tul Islam Mosque36 Moo 10, Soi Onnut, Sukhumvit 77 Road, Prawet, Prawet, Bangkok 10250Da Rul Muh Se Neen MosqueMoo 3, Soi Prasertsit, Sukhumvit 49 Road, Khongton, Vadhana, Bangkok 10110Al Koi Re Ya Mosque105 Soi Nuannoi, Ekkamai Road, Khlongton, Vadhana, Bangkok 10110Ya Me-Ul Mub Ta De MosqueMoo 1, Soi Choemutit, Serithai Road, Khlongkhum, Buengkhum, Bangkok 10240Near Ma Tul Islam Mosque37 Moo 15, Soi Krungthepkritha, Saphansung, Saphansung, Bangkok 10250Da Rul E Ba Dah Mosque49 Behind Suanson Village, Ramkhamhaeng Road, Huamark, Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240Ya Me Lul E Ba Dah Islam MosqueMoo 9, Ramkhamhaeng, Saphansung, Saphansung, Bangkok 10240Se Ror Yul E Ba Dah Mosque1 Moo 1, Ramkhamhaeng Road, Soi 7, Huamark, Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240Hi Da Ya Tul Islam Mosque114 Moo 9, Latphrao Road, Soi 96, Wangthonglang, Bangkok 10310Mu Ha Ye Reen Mosque187 Vipawadee Road, Dindaeng, Dindaeng, Bangkok 10400Da Rul Mu Ha Ye Reen Mosque5 Prachasongkraw Road, Dindaeng, Bangkok 10400Al-Huda Mosque67

15 Moo 5, Saikongdin, Khlongsamwa, Bangkok 10520Id Hard U Lu Mud Deen MosqueMoo 1, Ratutit Road, Sansaeb, Minburi, Bangkok 105107. DIRECTORIES7-1. Emergency CallsPolice Tel. 191Crim eTel. 1195Traffic Control Center Tel. 1197Hig hway Police Tel. 1193Tourist Service Center Tel. 1155Missing Persons Bureau Tel. 0-2282-1815FireTel. 199Medical Service System Tel. 16697-2. Embassies & ConsulatesForeign Embassies & Consulates in Thailand:The Embassy of Japan177 Witthayu Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330Tel: 66-2207-8503, 2696-3003Fax: 66-2207-8510URL: http://www.th.emb-japan.go.jp/The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia600-602 Petchburi Road, Ratchatewi, Bangkok 10400Tel: 66-2252-3135~40Fax: 66-2255-1267, 2255-1261http://www.kbri-bangkok.com/index.htmlThe Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines760 Sukhumvit Road, Soi Philippines (30/1), Klongtoey, Klongtan, Bangkok 10110Tel: 66-2259-0139Fax: 66-2259-2809http://www.philembassy-bangkok.net/The Embassy of Malaysia35 South Sathorn Road, Tungmahamek, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120Tel: 66-2679-2190~9Fax: 66-2679-2208http://www.kln.gov.my/perwakilan/bangkokThai Embassies & Consulates in API Participating Countries:Indonesia, Royal Thai Embassy74 Jalan Imam Bonjol, Jakarta Pusat 10310Tel: 62-21-390-4052Fax: 62-21-310-7469, 319-1411http://www.mfa.go.th/web/1312.php?depid=20768

Japan, Royal Thai Embassy3-14-6 Kami-Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0021Tel: 81-3-3441-1386Fax: 81-3-3441-2597URL: http://www.thaiembassy.jp/Japan, Royal Thai Consulate-GeneralBangkok Bank Building, 4 th Floor, 1-9-16 Kyutaro-machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0056Tel: 81-6-6262-9226~27Fax: 81-6-6262-9228URL: http://www.thai-kansai.net/Malaysia, Royal Thai Embassy206 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala LumpurTel: 60-3-2148-8222, 60-3-2148-8350, 60-3-2148-8420, 60-3-2145-8004Fax: 60-3-2148-6527, 60-3-2148-6615http://www.mfa.go.th/web/1321.php?depid=220Malaysia, Royal Thai Consulate GeneralNo. 1 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman 10350 PenangTel: 60-94-226-8029, 60-94-226-9484Fax: 60-94-226-3121Malaysia, Royal Thai Consulate-General4426 Jalan Pengkalan Chepa, 15400 Kota Bharu, KelantanTel: 60-99-744-5266, 60-99-744-5934, 60-99-748-2545Fax: 60-99-744-9801Philippines, Royal Thai Embassy107 Rada Street, Legaspi Village, Makati, Metro Manila, P.O. Box 1228Makati Central Post Office, 1252 Makati, Metro ManilaTel: 63-2-815-4219, 815-4220, 816-0696~ 7Fax: 63-2-815-4221Philippines, Royal Thai ConsulateEastern Shipping Lines Building, M. J. Cuenco Street, Cebu City Region 7P.O. Box 561 CebuTel. 63-32-70261, 93270Fax. 63-32-930137-3. BanksThai Bank Head OfficesBANGKOK BANK PUBLIC COMPANY LTD.333 Silom Rd., Suriwongse, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500Tel: 0-2231-4333, Fax: 0-2236-8281~2URL: www.bangkokbank.comKRUNG THAI BANK PUBLIC COMPANY LTD.35 Sukhumvit Rd., North Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110Tel: 0-2255-2222, Fax: 0-2255-9391~6URL: www.ktb.co.th69

BANK OF AYUDHYA PUBLIC COMPANY LTD.1222 Rama III Rd., Bangpongpang, Yannawa, Bangkok 10120Tel: 0-2296-2000, Fax: 0-2683-1484URL: www.krungsri.comKASIKORNBANK PUBLIC COMPANY LTD.1 Soi Kasikornthai, Radburana Rd., Radburana, Bangkok 10140Tel: 0-2470-1122, 0-2470-1199, Fax: 0-2470-1144~ 5URL: www.kasikornbank.comTMB BANK PUBLIC COMPANY LTD.3000 Paholyothin Rd., Ladyao, Jatujak, Bangkok 10900Tel: 0-2299-1111 Fax: 0-2299-1784URL: www.tmb.co.thBANKTHAI PUBLIC COMPANY LTD.44 North Sathorn Rd., Silom,Bangrak, Bangkok 10500Tel: 0-2638-8000 Fax: 0-2633-9026URL: www.bankthai.co.thTHE SIAM COMMERCIAL BANK PUBLIC COMPANY LTD.9 Rachadapisek Rd., Ladyao, Jatujak, Bangkok 10900Tel: 0-2544-1111, 0-2937-7777, Fax: 0-2937-7454URL: www.scb.co.thSIAM CITY BANK PUBLIC COMPANY LTD.1101 New Petchburi Rd., Makkasun, Rajtavee, Bangkok 10400Tel: 0-2208-5000 Fax: 0-2253-1240URL: www.scib.co.thSTANDARD CHARTERED BANK (THAI) PUBLIC COMPANY LTD.90 Sathorn Thani Building, North Sathorn Road, Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500Tel: 0-2724-4000, Fax: 0-2724-4444URL: www.standardchartered.co.thUNITED OVERSEAS BANK (THAI) PUBLIC COMPANY LTD.191 South Sathorn Rd., Tungmahamek, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120Tel: 0-2343-3000, Fax: 0-2287-2973~4URL: www.uob.co.thTHANACHART BANK PUBLIC COMPANY LTD.th1, 2, 13, 14 floor Thonson Bld., 900 Pheonchit Rd., Lumpini, Patumwan, BKK 10330Tel. 0-2655-9000, Fax. 0-2655-9001URL: www.thanachart.comTISCO BANK PUBLIC COMPANY LTD.48/2 TISCO Tower, North Sathorn Rd., Bangrak, Bangkok 10500Tel: 0-2633-6000, Fax: 0-2633-6800URL: www.tisco.co.thMEGA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK PUBLIC COMPANY LTD.(name change from THE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINAPUBLIC COMPANY LTD.21 August 2006. Opened 8 August 2005)70

P.S.Tower, Asoke, 36/12 Sukhumvit 21 Rd., Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110Tel: 0-2259-2000~9, Fax: 0-2259-1330URL: www.icbc.co.thKIATNAKIN BANK PUBLIC COMPANY LTD.(Opened 3 October 2005)Amarin Tower, 500 Ploenchit Rd., Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330Tel: 0-2680-3333, Fax: 0-2256-9933URL: www.kiatnakinbank.comLAND AND HOUSES RETAIL BANK PUBLIC COMPANY LTD.(Opened 19 December 2005)1 Q. House Building, Lumpinee, South Sathorn Rd., Sathorn, Bangkok 10120Tel: 0-2359-0000, 0-2677-7111, Fax: 0-2359-0059, 0-2677-7227URL: www.lhbank.in.thACL BANK PUBLIC COMPANY LTD.(Opened 23 December 2005)11 th -13 th floor Emporium Tower, 622 Sukhumvit Rd., Klongton, Klongtoey, BKK 10110Tel: 0-2663-9000, Fax: 0-2663-9888URL: www.aclbank.comTHE THAI CREDIT RETAIL BANK PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED.(Opened 18 January 2007)1 st floor, 123 Thai Life Insurance Bldg., Ratchadaphisek Rd., Dindaeng, Bangkok 10400Tel: 0-2246-9665-7, Fax: 0-2246-9782URL: www.tcrbank.comBANGKOK METROPOLITAN BANK PUBLIC COMPANY LTD.(Merge with SIAM CITY BANK PUBLIC COMPANY LTD. on 1 April 2002.)2 Chalermket 4 Rd., Tepsirin, Pomprabsatupai, Bangkok 10100Tel: 0-2225-9999, Fax: 0-2224-3768DBS THAI DANU BANK PUBLIC COMPANY LTD.(Merge with TMB BANK PUBLIC COMPANY LTD. and IFCT 1 September 2004)393 Silom Rd., Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500Tel: 0-2230-5000, Fax: 0-2230-5003URL: www.dbs.co.thUOB RADANASIN BANK PUBLIC COMPANY LTD.( Merge with BANK OF ASIA PUBLIC COMPANY LTD. 28 November 2005)690 Sukhumvit Rd., Klongton, Klongtey, Bangkok 10110Tel: 0-2260-0090, Fax: 0-2260-5310~1URL: www.uob-radanasin.co.thGE MONEY RETAIL BANK PUBLIC COMPANY LTD.( Return Banking License 26 January 2007, Opened 6 January 2006)G, 2 nd , 3 rd , 5 th , 6 th , 9 th -11 th floor, 87/1 Capital Tower,28 th -30 th floor, 87/2 C R C Tower, All Season Place,Wireless Rd., Lumpinee, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330Tel: 0-2627-6200, Fax: 0-2627-8959URL: www.gemoneybank.co.th71

Foreign Bank Branches in ThailandABN-AMRO BANK N.V.1 st -4 th floor Bankgkok City Tower, 179/3 South Sathorn Rd., Bangkok 10120Tel: 0-2679-5900, Fax: 0-2679-5901~2URL:www.abnamro.comJPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.20 North Sathorn Rd., Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500Tel: 0-2684-2000, Fax: 0-2684-2020URL:www.th.jpmorgan.comOVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORP., LTD.15 th floor, Unit 2, Q. House Lumpini Building, 1 South Sathorn Rd., Thung Mahamek,Sathorn, Bangkok 10120Tel: 0-2287-9888, Fax: 0-2287-9898URL: www.ocbc.com.sgTHE BANK OF TOKYO- MITSUBISHI UFJ, LTD.(Changed name from THE BANK OF TOKYO-MITSUBISHI, LTD. as of Jan. 2006)Harinthorn Tower, 54 North Sathorn Rd., Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500Tel: 0-2266-3011~35, Fax: 0-2266-3055URL: www.btmu.co.thCITIBANK, N.A.Sangtongtanee Building, 82 North Sathorn Rd., Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500Tel: 0-2232-2000, 0-2232-3100, Fax: 0-2639-2571, 0-2639-2551, 0-2639-2549URL: www.citibank.com/thailandRHB BANK BERHAD10 th floor Liberty Square Building, 287 Silom Rd., Bangrak, Bangkok 10500Tel: 0-2631-2000, 0-2631-2010, Fax: 0-2631-2018URL: www.RHBbank.com.my/BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION33 rd C R C Tower, All Season Place, 87/2 Wireless Rd., Lumpini, Pathumwan, BKK 10330Tel: 0-2305-2900, Fax: 0-2305-2999URL: www.bankofamerica.com/thCALYON CORPORATE AND INVESTMENT BANK152 Wireless Rd., Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330Tel: 0-2624-8000, Fax: 0-2624-8100URL: www.calyon.comBHARAT OVERSEAS BANK LTD.221 Rajawongse Rd., Sumphanthawongse, Bangkok 10100Tel: 0-2224-5411-4, Fax: 0-2224-5405URL: www.bobl.co.thTHE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORP., LTD.HSBC Building, 968 Rama IV Rd., Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500Tel: 0-2614-4000, Fax: 0-2632-4818-9URL: www.hsbc.co.th/th72

DEUTSCHE BANK AG.208 Wireless Rd., Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330Tel: 0-2646-5000, Fax: 0-2651-5210URL: www.db.comMIZUHO CORPORATE BANK, LTD.(Changed from THE DAI-ICHI KANGYO BANK 1 April 2002)18 th floor Tisco Tower, 48 North Sathorn Rd., Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500Tel: 0-2638-0200-5, Fax: 0-2638-0218URL: www.Mizuhocbk.co.jp/english/BNP PARIBAS29 th floor Abdulrahim Place, 990 Rama IV Rd., Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500Tel: 0-2636-1900URL: www.bnpparibas.co.thSUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION8-10 th Q House Lumpini Building, 1 South Sathorn Rd., Thung Mahamek, Sathorn,Bangkok 10120Tel: 0-2353-8000, Fax: 0-2353-8282UR L : www.smbc.co.jp/global/index.htmlBANK OF CHINA LIMITEDBangkok City Tower, 179/4 South Sathorn Rd., Bangkok 10120Tel: 0-2286-1010, Fax: 0-2286-1020URL: www.bank-of-china.comTHE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIAGround floor Ploenchit Tower, 898 Ploenchit Rd., Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330Tel: 0-2263-0303, Fax: 0-2263-0150-1URL: www.scotiabank.comSOCIETE GENERALth(Opened on 24 June 2005) 11 C R C Tower, All Season Place, 87/2 Wireless Rd., Lumpini,Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330Tel: 0-2685-3524~6, Fax: 0-2685-3537URL: www.socgen.com7-4. Useful Addresses and NumbersImmigration OfficeSoi Suanphlu, Sathorn Tai Road, Bangkok 10120Tel: 0-2287-3101~10Revenue DepartmentSoi Phaholyothin 7, Phaholyothin, Phayathai, Bangkok 10400Tel: 0-2617-3000National Museum DivisionNa Prathat Road, Phra Nakorn, Bangkok 10200Tel: 0-2224-1333, 0-2224-140273

TAT Tourist Information Counters• Tourism Authority of Thailand1600 New Petchaburi Road., Makasan, Rajathevi, Bangkok 10400Tel: 0-2250-5500Open Monday-Friday 08.30-16.30 hrs.• TAT Call Center 1672, Operation hour 08.00-20.00 hrs.Tourist Police DevisionCMIC Tower B209/1, Sukhumvit 21 Rd.(Asoke), Klongtoeynua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110Tel: 1155 or 0-2664-4000Suvarnabhumi Airport99 Bangna Trad Road, K.M. 15Moo 10, Rajathewa, Bangplee, Samuthprakarn 10540Help desk Tel: 0-2132-3888Call Center Tel: 0-2132-1888International Tel: 0-2535-1111Arrival Tel: 0-2535-1301, Departure Tel: 0-2535-1192Domestic Tel: 0-2535-1192, 0-2535-1253Thai Airways International Plc.89 Vipavadi Rangsit Road, Chattuchak, Bangkok 10900Tel: 0-2545-1000URL: http://www.thaiair.comState Railway of Thailand1 Rongmuang Road, Rongmuang, Pathumw an, Bangk ok 10330Tel: 0-2220-4567, 0-2621-8701, 0-2241-4238URL: http://www.railway.co.th/Northern & Northeastern Bus TerminalKhampaengphet 2 Road, BangkokTel: 0-2936-3670 (Northern), 0-2936-2841~48 ext. 448, 605(Northeastern)Southern Bus TerminalPhutthamonthon Soi 1, BangkokTel: 02-894-6122Eastern Bus TerminalSukhumvit Road (Ekamai), Bangkok 10110Tel: 0-2391-9829, 0-2392-9277InquiryTime Tel: 181Telephone Number (Bangkok) Tel: 1154Telephone Number (outside Bangkok) Tel: 183ChurchThe Parish of Holy Redeemer123/19 Ruamrudi Lane, Bangkok 10300Te l: Tel. 0-2256-6305, 0-2256-6157, 0-2256-6422, 0-2256-7626 Fax: 0-2256-6411URL: www://redeemer.iwebland.com/index.html74

Assumption CathedralBangrak, BangkokTel: 0-2233-7120International Christian Assembly (ICA)23 rd Floor, SSP Tower, 555 Sukhumvit 63 (Ekamai), Bangkok 10110Tel: 0-2711-6963, 0-2391-4387Fax: 0-2381-1150Email: info@ica-bangkok.orgURL: www.ica-bangkok.orgChrist Church Bangkok11 Convent Road, Bangkok 10500, ThailandTel: 0-2234-3634, 0-2233-8525Fax: 0-2236-69947-5. Web-Siteswww.thailand.com (general information on Thailand)www.tourismthailand.org (Tourism Authority of Thailand)www.chula.ac.th (general information on Chulalongkorn University)www.yellowpages.co.th (telephone directory)www.mfa.go.th/web/886.php (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom Of Thailand)www.railway.co.th (State Railway of Thailand)www.airportthai.co.th (Bangkok International Airport)www.bangkokmetro.co.th (Bangkok Metro Public Company Limited)www.bmta.co.th/thaiversion/thai_index.htm (Airport bus route)www.christchurchbangkok.org/ (Christ church Bangkok)www.nlt.go.th (National Library of Thailand)http://www.bot.or.th/ (Bank of Thailand)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Thailand-related_topics(List of Thailand-related topics)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_museums_and_art_galleries_in_Bangkok(List of Museums and Art Galleries in Bangkok)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_in_Thailand (Internet in Thailand)75

Appendix I:Train Time-Tables

FROMBANGKOK - ARANYAPRATHETEASTERN LINEARANYAPRATHET - BANGKOKSTATIONSCLASSORD ORD SP ORD DRC ORD SP DRC DRC SP ORD ORD ORD ORD ORD SP ORD DRC DRC DRC SP DRC ORD ORD SPDRC DRC DRC DRC DRC DRC** **STATIONS** **275 283 285 281 367 497 389 279 277 391 383 371 385 372 388 498 278 280 368 390 282 286 284 276 3863 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 CLASS3 3 2 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 3Bangkok dep 05.55 06.55 06.55 08.00 10.10 11.05 12.10 13.05 15.25 16.35 17.00 17.40 18.25 Ban Plu Ta Luang dep 13.35Urupong " . . . . 10.18 . . . 15.38 16.43 17.09 17.54 18.33 Suan Nong Nuch " 13.52Phayathai " 06.10 07.08 07.08 08.11 10.20 . 12.20 13.13 15.41 16.46 17.12 17.57 18.35 Yanasangwararam " 13.57Rachaprarop " 06.15 07.12 07.12 08.13 10.22 . 12.23 13.15 15.43 16.50 17.14 18.01 18.37 Pattaya " 14.21Makkasan " 06.20 07.16 07.16 08.15 10.25 11.50 12.28 13.17 15.45 16.54 17.17 18.05 18.40 Si Racha Jn " 14.52Asoke " 06.26 07.22 07.22 08.18 10.28 11.54 12.32 13.20 15.48 16.58 17.21 18.10 18.43 Chon Buri " 15.21Khlong Tan " 06.36 07.40 07.40 08.22 10.32 11.59 12.37 13.24 15.52 17.02 17.25 18.15 18.47 Aranyaprathet " 06.40 13.55Sukhumvit 71 " . . . . 10.34 12.03 . . 15.54 . 17.28 18.19 18.49 Watthana Nakhon " 07.04 14.18Hua Mak " 06.44 07.49 07.49 08.28 10.39 12.10 12.44 13.30 15.59 17.09 17.34 18.25 18.54 Kabin Buri " 05.00 07.00 08.23 12.25 15.39Lat Krabang " 06.58 08.06 08.06 08.40 10.51 12.28 12.57 13.42 16.12 17.22 17.50 18.43 19.07 Prachin Buri " 05.00 06.05 07.46 09.21 13.13 16.33Pra Chom Klao " 07.04 08.10 08.10 08.44 10.55 . 13.01 13.46 16.16 17.26 17.55 18.49 19.11 Chachoengsao Jn " 06.19 07.05 07.43 09.03 10.22 12.35 14.05 14.20 16.20 16.20 18.00 20.05Chachoengsao Jn " 07.51 08.59 08.56 09.13 11.30 13.27 13.30 14.21 16.44 17.55 18.35 19.41 19.40 Pra Chom Klao " 07.04 07.37 . 09.43 11.10 13.18 14.37 14.55 17.13 17.13 18.57 20.40Prachin Buri " 08.58 10.22 15.24 15.19 17.41 20.55 Lat Krabang " 07.10 07.42 08.41 09.49 11.15 13.23 14.42 15.00 17.20 17.20 19.04 20.45Kabin Buri " 09.48 11.10 16.30 16.12 18.20 Hua Mak " 07.28 07.56 09.01 10.06 11.29 13.37 14.56 15.15 17.40 17.40 19.21 20.59Watthana Nakhon " 11.06 17.14 Sukhumvit 71 " 07.34 08.02 . . . 13.42 . . 17.47 17.47 . 21.05Aranyaprathet " 11.35 17.35 Khlong Tan " 07.39 08.05 09.10 10.15 11.38 13.45 15.03 15.22 17.51 17.51 19.29 21.08Chon Buri " 09.49 Asoke " 07.46 08.10 09.15 10.19 11.44 13.50 15.08 15.25 17.57 17.57 19.36 21.12Si Racha Jn " 10.13 Makkasan " 07.51 08.16 09.30 10.26 11.48 13.54 15.12 15.28 18.07 18.07 19.40 21.16Pattaya " 10.35 Rachaprarop " 07.55 08.18 . 10.29 11.50 13.57 15.15 15.31 18.10 18.10 19.43 21.18Yanasangwararam " 10.57 Phayathai " 07.58 08.21 . 10.33 11.53 13.59 15.18 15.33 18.14 18.14 19.46 21.21Suan Nong Nuch " 11.04 Urupong " 08.02 . . . . 14.02 . . 18.18 18.18 . 21.25Ban Plu Ta Luang arr 11.20 Bangkok arr 08.15 08.35 09.45 10.45 12.05 14.10 15.25 15.40 18.25 18.25 19.55 21.30FROMNOTES :ORD = ORDINARY TRAINSP DRC = SPECIAL DIESEL RAILCAR**ORD 283 / 284 Service available on Monday - Friday onlyORD 285 / 286 Service available on Saturday, Sunday onlyUpdate 08-03-2006STATIONSMakkasanHua MakChachoengsao JnChon BuriPattayaAranyaprathet3 rd CLASS2313233148

FROM BANGKOKTRAINSNORTHEASTERN LINETO BANGKOKSP RAP EXP EXP ORD RAP EXP RAP RAP EXP EXP EXP RAP RAP RAP RAP SP EXP RAP ORD EXP RAP RAP SP EXP EXP RAP EXPTRAINSEXP DRC DRC DRC DRC EXP DRC EXP DRC DRCDRC DRC DRC21 135 75 71 233 145 77 133 139 67 69 73 141 143 144 142 74 68 140 234 72 136 146 22 78 70 134 76STATIONSSTATIONS2 2-3 2 2 3 2-3 2 2-3 2-3 1-2-3 1-2-3 2 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 1-2-3 2-3 3 2 2-3 2-3 2 2-3 1-2-3 2-3 2-3Bangkok dep 05.45 06.40 08.20 10.05 11.40 15.20 18.30 18.40 18.55 20.30 20.45 21.50 22.25 23.40 Nong Khai dep 18.2019.15 06.00Bang Sue Jn. dep 06.06 07.12 08.40 10.27 12.05 15.44 18.53 19.01 19.17 20.48 21.03 22.11 22.47 23.59 Udon Thani dep 18.40 19.20 20.10 06.47Don Muang dep 06.29 07.39 09.05 10.51 12.25 16.09 19.13 19.27 19.42 21.09 21.25 22.35 23.10 00.25 Khon Kaen dep 20.11 21.0522.16 08.37Ayutthaya arr 06.58 08.25 09.39 11.24 13.06 16.56 19.47 20.12 20.25 21.50 22.08 23.08 23.50 01.12 Ban Phai dep 20.41 21.44 22.56 09.10Ban Phachi Jn. arr . 08.47 . . 13.24 17.24 . 20.34 20.47 . . . . 01.35 Bua Yai Jn. dep 21.28 22.56 00.12 10.25Saraburi arr 07.33 09.09 10.17 12.03 13.52 18.00 20.23 20.58 21.09 22.31 22.51 23.44 00.31 01.57 Ubon Ratchathani dep 15.05 16.50 18.30 19.30 07.00 08.45 14.50Kaeng Khoi Jn. arr 07.44 09.22 10.28 12.14 14.05 18.13 20.34 21.11 21.22 22.44 23.04 23.54 00.44 02.10 Si Sa Ket dep 16.08 17.50 19.05 19.30 20.28 08.04 09.51 15.31Muak Lek arr . 10.13 . 14.46 19.06 . . . . 01.38 03.25 Uthumphon Phisai dep 16.36 18.20 19.22 19.49 20.46 08.28 10.14 15.48Pak Chong arr 08.55 10.52 13.25 15.22 19.44 21.37 22.46 00.18 01.01 02.19 04.04 Sikhoraphum dep 17.18 19.00 19.57 20.26 21.30 07.20 09.08 10.59 16.16Nakhon Ratchasima arr 10.02 12.12 14.27 16.50 21.15 22.48 00.07 01.33 02.00 03.34 05.25 Surin dep 17.59 19.31 20.25 20.59 22.02 05.10 07.55 09.39 11.30 16.41Thanon Chira Jn. arr 10.16 12.30 14.47 17.10 21.31 23.04 00.32 01.52 02.18 03.49 05.40 Buri Ram dep 18.48 20.28 21.10 21.43 22.50 06.06 08.35 10.27 12.26 17.15Lam Plai Mat arr . 13.47 15.50 18.37 23.04 01.47 . 03.38 05.25 06.57 Lam Plai Mat dep 19.17 20.55 21.32 . 23.26 06.38 08.57 10.55 13.02 .Buri Ram arr 11.34 14.19 16.14 19.16 23.38 02.22 03.40 04.12 06.02 07.27 Thanon Chira Jn. dep 20.32 22.16 22.39 23.17 00.35 08.06 09.58 12.17 14.31 18.31 22.28Surin arr 12.14 15.07 17.08 20.00 00.30 03.15 04.30 05.04 06.58 08.27 Nakhon Ratchasima dep 20.46 22.32 22.54 23.37 00.51 08.22 10.18 12.33 14.50 18.47 23.06Sikhoraphum arr 12.40 15.40 17.38 01.07 03.53 05.07 05.50 07.41 09.05 Pak Chong dep 22.29 00.03 00.26 01.27 02.24 10.09 11.27 14.00 16.35 00.43Uthumphon Phisai arr 13.10 16.34 18.18 01.52 04.44 05.54 08.26 10.07 Muak Lek dep 23.12 . . . . 10.56 . 14.48 17.11 . .Si Sa Ket arr 13.27 17.00 18.40 02.19 05.07 06.16 08.53 10.41 Kaeng Khoi Jn. dep 23.50 01.32 01.58 02.46 03.52 11.36 12.28 15.30 17.50 20.53 02.22 03.04 04.34 14.42Ubon Ratchathani arr 14.20 18.20 03.35 06.15 07.25 10.20 11.50 Saraburi dep 00.19 01.48 02.10 03.04 04.13 11.51 12.41 15.45 18.05 21.06 02.35 03.22 04.51 14.54Bua Yai Jn. arr 14.42 00.21 02.04 03.39 Ban Phachi Jn. dep 00.48 02.13 . 03.32 04.59 12.19 . 16.09 18.39 . . . 05.18 .Ban Phai arr 15.48 01.34 03.31 04.56 Ayutthaya dep 01.14 02.37 02.54 03.55 05.25 12.40 13.17 16.37 19.05 21.46 03.15 04.2305.50 15.30Khon Kaen arr 16.20 02.10 04.15 05.42 Don Muang arr 02.09 03.27 03.40 04.49 06.25 13.24 13.55 17.38 19.55 22.27 03.58 05.22 06.52 16.12Udon Thani arr 18.10 04.11 06.34 07.53 Bang Sue Jn. arr 02.42 03.56 04.07 05.21 06.59 13.52 14.21 18.12 20.25 22.53 04.31 05.51 07.26 16.42Nong Khai arr 05.05 07.35 09.10 Bangkok arr 03.15 04.25 04.35 05.50 07.30 14.15 14.50 18.40 21.00 23.15 05.00 06.2508.00 17.10Before Travelling, please checktimetable at Station Mastersor the Information Unit inBangkok StationTel. 1690 (24 hrs)* Please purchase ticket at mainstations or SRT Ticket Agency only.NOTES:ORD = ORDINARY TRAINDRC = DIESEL RAILCARRAP = RAPID TRAINEXP = EXPRESS TRAINSP EXP = SPECIAL EXPRESS TRAINSP EXP DRC = SPECIAL EXPRESS DIESEL RAILCARSTATIONSNakhon RatchasimaSurinUbon RatchathaniKhon KaenUdon ThaniNong Khai1 st CLASS SLEEPER9101,0461,1801,0681,1771,2172 nd CLASS SEAT 2 nd. CLASS SLEEPER 3 rd CLASSAC FAN UP LOW AC/ UPPER AC/ LOWER AC FAN325389551265319371365419471415469521545619691615689761___200223245399 329 429 479 629 699 _ 227479 369 469 519 689 759 _ 245498 388 488 538 708 778 _ 258State Railway of Thailand / May 15, 2007

FROMNORTHERN LINEBANGKOK - CHIANG MAI CHIANG MAI - BANGKOKSTATIONSTRAINSRAP SP ORD SP RAP SP SP SP RAP RAP EXP SP RAP EXP SP SP SP ORD RAP RAP SP RAPEXP EXP EXP EXP EXPTRAINSEXP EXP EXP EXP EXPDRC DRC DRC DRC DRC DRC111 9 201 3 109 1 11 13 105 107 51 4 108 52 14 2 10 202 106 112 12 102STATION2-3 2 3 2 2-3 1-2 2 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3 2 2-3 2-3 1-2 1-2 2 3 2-3 2-3 2 2-3Bangkok dep 07.00 08.30 09.25 10.50 14.30 18.00 19.20 19.35 19.50 20.10 22.00 Chiang Mai dep 14.50 16.30 17.50 21.00 08.45 06.45Sam Sen " 07.14 08.42 09.39 11.03 14.45 18.15 19.34 19.50 20.01 20.25 22.15 Lam Phun " 15.13 16.54 18.13 21.18 09.13 07.14Bang Sue Jn. " 07.23 08.50 10.04 11.13 14.53 18.24 19.43 19.57 20.08 20.34 22.24 Khun Tan " 16.17 17.54 19.18 . . 08.09Don Muang " 07.52 09.14 10.31 11.40 15.19 18.46 20.07 20.23 20.33 21.01 22.49 Nakhon Lampan g " 17.23 19.00 20.10 23.01 10.54 09.15Rangsit " 08.01 . 10.42 . 15.27 . . . 20.40 21.09 22.58 Den Chai " 19.05 19.55 21.25 22.19 01.15 07.20 12.53 11.28Bang Pa-in " 08.23 . 11.11 . . . . . 21.00 . . Sila At " 20.10 21.07 22.26 23.18 . 07.30 08.32 13.46 12.32Ayutthaya arr 08.35 09.42 11.24 12.14 15.58 19.20 20.36 21.00 21.10 21.40 23.29 Uttaradit " 20.17 21.14 22.33 . 02.23 07.35 08.40 13.53 12.39dep 08.37 09.43 11.26 12.15 16.00 19.21 20.37 21.01 21.14 21.42 23.30 Sawankhalok " 19.40Ban Phachi Jn. " 08.59 . 11.49 . 16.21 . . . 21.31 . . Ban Dara Jn. " 20.24 20.45 . . . . 08.00 09.10 . 13.03Lop Buri " 09.44 10.29 12.37 13.00 17.00 20.14 21.23 21.55 22.07 22.36 00.28 Phitsanulok " 21.40 21.58 22.40 00.05 . 03.51 06.05 08.59 10.18 15.08 14.15Nakhon Sawan " 11.27 11.38 15.03 14.07 18.36 21.33 22.31 23.24 23.36 00.03 02.07 Nakhon Sawan " 00.04 00.33 01.16 02.01 02.34 05.23 08.39 10.52 12.52 16.52 16.11Phitsanulok " 14.14 13.19 17.50 16.06 20.44 . 00.23 01.34 02.05 02.49 04.20 Lop Buri " 01.27 02.16 02.50 03.32 04.04 06.30 11.04 12.27 14.48 18.05 17.47Ban Dara Jn. " 15.26 . 17.10 21.57 . . . 03.14 . . Ban Phachi Jn " . . . . . . 11.53 13.08 15.35 . 18.48Sawankhalok arr 18.00 Ayutthaya arr 02.12 03.12 03.48 04.39 05.12 07.19 12.17 13.26 16.01 18.52 19.12Uttaradit dep 16.00 14.45 22.38 . 01.41 02.56 03.54 04.53 05.51 dep 02.13 03.14 03.49 04.40 05.13 07.21 12.18 13.28 16.03 18.53 19.14Sila At " 16.08 14.52 22.52 00.50 01.48 03.11 04.00 05.07 06.10 Bang Pa-in " . . . . . . 12.32 13.40 16.17 . .Den Chai " 17.20 15.53 00.01 01.51 03.13 04.28 06.15 07.14 Rangsit " . 03.59 04.30 . . . 13.03 14.03 16.40 . 19.58Nakhon Lampang " 18.11 03.01 04.21 05.29 07.00 10.10 Don Muang " 02.45 04.12 04.39 05.36 06.04 08.04 13.14 14.13 16.51 19.27 20.09Khun Tan " . 04.05 05.35 . 08.11 11.23 Bang Sue Jn " 03.08 04.45 05.09 06.07 06.36 08.38 13.43 14.40 17.21 19.58 20.39Lam Phun " 20.05 04.57 06.32 07.15 09.12 12.15 Sam Sen " 03.16 04.55 05.18 06.19 06.46 08.48 13.52 14.49 17.31 20.08 20.49Chiang Mai arr 20.30 05.30 07.15 07.40 09.45 12.45 Bangkok arr 03.30 05.10 05.30 06.40 07.00 09.10 14.05 15.05 17.50 20.25 21.10Before Travelling, please chtimetable at Station MastersNOTES:STATIONSor the Information Unit ORD = ORDINARY TRAIN AC AC FAN UP LOW AC / UP C / LO FANin Bangkok Station DRC = DIESEL RAILCAR Phitsanulok 1,064 449 309 409 459 629 699 219FROM1 st CLASS SLEEPER 2 nd CLASS SEAT 2 nd CLASS SLEEPER 3 rd CLASS SEATRAP = RAPID TRAIN Nakhon Lampang 1,272 574 394 494 544 754 844 256Tel. 1690 (24 hrs)EXP = EXPRESS TRAIN Khun Tan 1,302 518 408 508 588 768 858 261Please purchase ticket at main statioSP EXP = SPECIAL TRAIN Lam Phun 1,335 603 423 523 573 763 833 268or SRT Ticket Agency only. SP EXP DRC = SPECIAL EXPRESS DIESEL RAILCAR Chiang Mai 1,353 611 431 531 581 791 881 271State Railway of Thailand / May 15, 2007

FROMBANGKOK - BUTTERWORTHSTATIONSTRAINSSOUTHERN LINEFROMBUTTERWORTH - BANGKOKEXP DRC RAP EXP EXP RAP EXP RAP RAP EXP EXP EXP ORD ORDRAP EXP EXP EXP RAP RAP EXP RAP EXP EXP DRC EXP ORD ORDSP SP SP SP SP TRAINSSP SP SP SP SPDRC DRC DRC * * DRC DRC * *STATION43 261 171 35 37 169 83 173 167 85 39 41 257 259 174 168 44 42 86 170 84 172 36 38 262 40 260 2582 3 2-3 1-2 1-2-3 2-3 1-2-3 2-3 2-3 1-2-3 2 2 3 3 2-3 1-2-3 2 2 2-3 2-3 1-2-3 2-3 1-2-3 1-2 3 2 3 3Bangkok dep 08.05 09.20 13.00 14.45 15.10 15.35 17.05 17.35 18.20 19.30 22.50 22.50 Butterworth dep 13.15Thon Buri arr 07.45 13.55 Padang Besar dep 17.50Nakhon Pathom arr 09.17 10.37 14.42 16.04 16.39 17.17 18.29 19.09 19.51 20.54 00.03 00.03 08.53 14.54 Sungai Kolok dep 11.30 14.20Kanchanaburi arr 10.25 16.19 Yala dep 14.40 12.10 13.18 16.06River Kwae Bridge arr 10.55 16.26 Hat Yai Jn. dep 16.16 14.18 15.26 18.55 18.05Nam Tok arr 12.20 18.30 Phatthalung dep 17.27 15.57 16.51 20.12 19.34Rachaburi arr 09.55 11.29 15.25 16.43 17.28 18.18 19.13 20.03 20.36 21.40 00.42 00.42 Nakhon Si Thammarat dep 13.00 15.00Phetchaburi arr 10.28 12.06 16.07 . 18.14 19.12 . 20.45 21.13 22.24 01.14 01.14 Kantang dep 12.40Hua Hin arr 11.11 13.00 17.10 18.11 19.08 20.11 20.43 21.37 22.02 23.19 02.04 02.04 Trang dep 13.25 17.20Prachuap Khiri Khan arr 12.08 18.25 . 20.27 21.37 . 22.56 23.17 01.01 03.29 03.29 Thung Song Jn dep 14.20 15.10 18.49 16.16 17.49 19.02 19.16 21.47 21.19Ban Krut arr 12.47 . . . 22.27 . 23.56 00.32 . 04.10 04.10 Surat Thani dep 16.46 17.42 20.25 20.25 18.22 19.45 20.47 21.07 23.24 23.00 10.40Chumphon arr 14.19 21.01 21.47 23.22 00.35 01.20 02.19 02.56 03.44 05.42 05.42 Lang Suan dep 18.18 19.21 21.33 21.33 19.44 21.13 . 22.39 . . 11.52Lang Suan arr 15.08 22.12 . . 01.39 . 03.28 03.59 04.52 06.48 06.48 Chumphon dep 19.24 20.32 22.31 22.31 20.44 22.20 23.24 23.53 02.23 01.36 12.46Surat Thani arr 16.30 00.09 00.46 01.53 03.02 04.02 05.09 05.38 06.27 08.11 08.11 Ban Krut dep 21.21 . . . . . . . . . 14.24Thung Song Jn arr 02.15 02.37 03.44 05.11 06.13 08.06 08.31 09.11 09.46 Prachuap Khiri Khan dep 22.30 23.27 00.41 00.41 00.04 01.34 . 02.49 . 04.17 15.04Trang arr 07.55 10.20 Hua Hin dep 00.13 00.49 01.39 01.39 01.19 02.58 03.38 04.07 06.07 05.34 14.10 16.01Kantang arr 11.05 Phetchaburi dep 01.17 01.52 02.30 02.30 02.13 03.58 . 05.04 . . 15.02 16.44Nakhon Si Thammarat arr 09.35 10.35 Rachaburi dep 02.09 02.38 03.06 03.06 02.57 04.47 05.22 05.48 07.57 07.13 15.47 17.32Phatthalung arr 04.06 04.39 05.34 07.11 11.08 Nam Tok dep 05.20 12.50Hat Yai Jn. arr 05.36 06.18 07.18 09.07 12.27 River Kwae Bridge dep 07.12 14.36Yala arr 08.42 09.25 11.20 14.25 Kanchanaburi dep 07.19 14.44Sungai Kolok arr 10.45 11.25 Nakhon Pathom arr 03.04 03.30 03.48 03.48 03.59 05.43 06.15 06.34 08.50 08.05 16.59 18.15 10.10 17.35Padang Besar arr 07.55 Thon Buri arrButterworth 11.55 Bangkok arr 04.45 05.05 05.15 05.15 05.35 07.40 08.00 08.10 10.50 09.40 18.45 19.35NOTES :FARES: STATIONS1 st CLASS SLEEPER 2 nd CLASS SLEEPER 2 nd CLASS SEAT 3 rd CLASS SEATORD = ORDINARY TRAIN AC UP LOW AC/ UP AC/ LOW AC FAN AC FANDRC = DIESEL RAILCAR * ORD 257/258,259/260 Hua Hin 922 352 402 522 622 382 292 294 234RAP = RAPID TRAIN Thon Buri - Nam Tok Chumphom 1,134 440 490 680 770 480 380 342 272EXP = EXPRESS TRAIN 100 Baht Surat Thani 1,279 498 548 758 848 578 438 397 297SP EXP = SPECIAL EXPRESS TRAIN Tha Kilen - Nam Tok Hat Yai Jn 1,494 555 605 855 945 675 535 439 339SP EXP DRC = SPECIAL EXPRESS DIESEL RAILCAR 50 Baht Butterworth _ _ _ 1,120 1,210 _ _ _ _State Railway of Thailand / May 15, 2007

Appendix II:Regulations on the Permission forForeign Researchers to ConductResearch in Thailand B.E. 2550

REGULATIONS ON THE PERMISSION FOR FOREIGNRESEARCHERS TO CONDUCT RESEARCH IN THAILANDB.E. 2550...........................................To improve the efficacy of the Regulation on the Permission for Foreign Researchers to Conduct Research inThailand B.E. 2525, the Executive Board of the National Research Council of Thailand issues thefollowing regulations as authorized in Sections 6, 11 (12) and (13) as well as in Section 13 of theNational Research Council Act B.E. 2502, amended by the National Research Council Act B.E. 2507, and theAnnouncement of the Revolution Party Vol. 315 dated December 13, B.E. 2515 :Article 1 These regulations shall be called "Regulations on the Permission for Foreign Researchers to ConductResearch in Thailand B.E 2550."Article 2 These Regulations become effective on the next date announced in the Royal Gazette.Article 3 The Regulation on the Permission for Foreign Researchers to Conduct Research in Thailand B.E. 2525 isrepealed.Article 4 These regulations on the permission for foreign researchers to conduct research in Thailandhave been formulated to achieve the following objectives:(1) Enhancing cooperation and collaboration between Thai and foreign researchers, and providingopportunities for the exchange of knowledge, technical expertise, and experience(2) Promoting research activities in Thailand so that the results can be used to further the country'sdevelopment(3) Stabilizing the social and economic security of Thailand(4) Controlling and regulating the country’s natural resources to ensure that Thailand receives theirbenefits.Article 5 In these regulations:"Research" means scholarly or scientific investigation, exploration, excavation, analysis, orexperimentation. The goal of this enterprise is to not only to search for new principles and knowledgein order to formulate theories or to establish guidelines for implementation, but also to gain in-depthknowledge or develop modern technology in the subject being researched."Office" means the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT)."Thai researcher" means a researcher who is a Thai citizen and conducts research in cooperation withforeign researchers; a Thai university faculty member who serves as a co-advisor, an academic, and/oran official of a participating organization who is assigned to jointly conduct research or collaborate withforeign researchers."Foreign researcher" means a researcher who is not a Thai citizen, who resides in Thailand orelsewhere, and conducts research in Thailand as an individual or with a group.Article 6 The Secretary-General of the Office is charged with administering these Regulations and hasthe authority to issue announcements or alter procedures related to conformity with these Regulations.In the event of any ambiguity in these Regulations or other problems regarding procedures notspecified in these Regulations, the decision of the Executive Board of the Office will be final.NRCT - REGULATIONS ON THE PERMISSION FOR FOREIGN RESEARCHERS TO CONDUCT RESEARCH IN THAILAND B.E. 2550 page 1 of 5

Chapter 1General ProvisionsArticle 7 Research should possess one or more of the following characteristics:(1) Useful to each party or participant; not for the benefit of one researcher only(2) Fulfills graduation requirements for the degree program of a foreign researcher(3) Constitutes a cooperative or assistance program between a foreign government or institute and aThai institute of governmental branch.Article 8 Foreign researchers will be classified into one of the following four categories:Category one - foreign researchers who conduct research in Thailand under an aid program or acooperative program with the Thai government.Category two - foreign researchers who conduct research in Thailand under a cooperativeagreement between a division of the Thai government and a foreign organization. Letters ofverification including a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by each organization arerequired.If a foreign researcher conducts research with a Thai governmental organization or governmentalacademic institute, a letter of recommendation from the organization is needed.Category three - foreign researchers who conduct research in Thailand to fulfill graduationrequirements for a degree program at a foreign university *Category four - foreign researchers whose qualifications differ from those specified in the abovethree categories.Article 9 Research involving a foreigner must be conducted jointly with a Thai researcher orconsultant. However, a foreign researcher can apply to conduct research as an individual. Authorizationfor research by a foreigner acting as an individual depends upon the decision of the Office and relatedorganizations.Article 10 Depending on their researcher category, foreign researchers must take responsibility forexpenses incurred in Thailand in accordance with the following stipulations:Foreign researchers in category one will be responsible for all expenses.Foreign researchers in category two will be responsible either for some or all expenses as specified inthe MOU.Foreign researchers in categories three and four will be responsible for all expenses, includingremuneration for Thai researchers, laboratory fees, and the wages of research assistants (if any) unless aThai organization agrees to take responsibility for such expenses.Article 11 The Secretary-General is authorized to require a monetary deposit that will be returned uponsubmission of the complete and final research report.Article 12 If a foreign researcher violates these regulations or strays from the stated research objectivesor proposed research plan, the Office reserves its right to terminate the researcher’s research permit inThailand.If a foreign researcher's conduct is deemed to be detrimental to natural resources, the environment,society, or the security of Thailand, the Office reserves its right to terminate the researcher’s researchpermit in Thailand.NRCT - REGULATIONS ON THE PERMISSION FOR FOREIGN RESEARCHERS TO CONDUCT RESEARCH IN THAILAND B.E. 2550 page 2 of 5

Chapter 2Applying for Permission to Conduct Research in ThailandArticle 13 Foreign researchers must review this document, Regulations on the Permission for ForeignResearchers to Conduct Research in Thailand B.E.2550 and request an Application Form for Permission to ConductResearch (NRCT-01) from the Office.Article 14 Thai organizations conducting their own projects with foreign researchers in category oneare required to provide the Office with information concerning the foreign researcher using the Form"นต/1" within 15 days of the project’s commencement.Foreign researcher under categories two, three and four should submit the following documents to theOffice at least 90 days prior to their anticipated starting date:(1) Application for Permission to Conduct Research(2) Letters of recommendationArticle 15 If the foreign researcher is in Thailand when submitting the application, he or she shouldnot start research until receiving the permit from the Office.Article 16 Upon receiving authorization to conduct research in Thailand, foreign researchers shouldbring the permission letter from the Office to a Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate to apply for a nonimmigrantvisa.Article 17 If a foreign researcher receives the permission letter while he or she is in Thailand, he or sheshould report to the Office in person or via email within seven days from the date the permission letterwas received to complete Form NRCT-02 and receive an identification card and reporting letter(s)addressed to collaborating Thai researchers or other specified organizations.Chapter 3Reporting and Paying the Deposit for the Complete ReportArticle 18 Foreign researchers must report to the Office in person or via email within seven days aftertheir arrival in Thailand or after the date they receive their permission letter to register (Form NRCT-02), receive an identification card, and receive reporting letter(s) addressed to the collaborating Thairesearchers or organization(s).Article 19 Foreign researchers in categories three and four must pay a deposit guaranteeing submissionof the complete research report of 10,000 baht per project. The deposit will be returned to the foreignresearcher upon receipt of the complete report by the Office.Article 20 Foreign researchers need to meet with their Thai collaborators prior to conducting research.Chapter 4Conducting Research in ThailandArticle 21 Foreign researchers must not conduct research other than that described in their researchplan and must comply with all pertinent regulations of the Office and of other Thai organizations thathave jurisdiction over the research activities or localities of the researcher(s).NRCT - REGULATIONS ON THE PERMISSION FOR FOREIGN RESEARCHERS TO CONDUCT RESEARCH IN THAILAND B.E. 2550 page 3 of 5

Article 22 Should it become necessary to change the research plan, the foreign researcher must informthe Office at least 60 days before the project's scheduled completion date in accordance with theOffice's specifications.Article 23 While conducting research, the foreign researcher must submit a progress report in Englishor Thai to the Office and to collaborating Thai researchers in agreement with Form NRCT-03following the time schedule specified by the Office.Chapter 5Applying for a Research Permit ExtensionArticle 24 Foreign researchers who wish to extend the duration of their project must submit theApplication Form for Research Extension Permission (NRCT-04) to the Office at least 60 days prior to theexpiration date of their permit.The decision to approve the application for extension will be decided by the Office together with theresearcher’s collaborating Thai organization(s).Article 25 A summary report in English or Thai and a research plan must be submitted to the Office asa supplement to Form NRCT-04 when applying for a research permit extension.Chapter 6Completing Research in ThailandArticle 26 After completing their research in Thailand, foreign researchers must submit a summary oftheir research activities in English or Thai on Form NRCT-05 to the Office and to their Thaicollaborators within one month from the day that their research in Thailand terminates.Article 27 Foreign researchers must submit all research samples collected during the course of theirresearch together with the summary of their research activities to the Office and/or to a Thaiorganization(s) approved by the Office.Article 28 If a foreign researcher needs to take research samples abroad for further analysis, he or shemust receive permission from the Office or from the collaborating Thai organization(s) involved.Article 29 Foreign researchers must submit a CD with a copy of their complete report in English orThai following the guidelines in Form NRCT-06 to the Office within one year from the terminationdate of their research activities in Thailand.If a foreign researcher has requested an extension of their research permit, the deadline for submittingthe complete report may not exceed two years after the completion of the research conducted inThailand.Article 30 A foreign researcher who has previously received a permit to conduct research in Thailandmust submit the complete report from their latest project to the Office before applying for a newresearch permit.The Office may allow a foreign researcher to conduct research on more than one concurrent project inThailand if appropriate.NRCT - REGULATIONS ON THE PERMISSION FOR FOREIGN RESEARCHERS TO CONDUCT RESEARCH IN THAILAND B.E. 2550 page 4 of 5

Article 31 Foreign researchers must submit all published research articles related to their research inThailand as a hard copy and on CD within three months of publication in the spirit of disseminatingresearch results in their country of origin.Article 32 Violating the provisions specified in this Regulation, conducting research other than thatspecified in the approved research project, or failure to submit research reports or other documents in atimely manner are sufficient grounds for the Office to revoke a researcher’s permit.The Office may cancel a foreign researcher’s permit or non-immigrant visa by coordinating with therelevant Thai organization(s).Issued on June 29, 2007(Mr. Thira Sutabutra)Chairman, Executive BoardCertified true copy(Miss Pannee Panyawattanaporn)Policy and Research Planning Analyst, level 8NRCT - REGULATIONS ON THE PERMISSION FOR FOREIGN RESEARCHERS TO CONDUCT RESEARCH IN THAILAND B.E. 2550 page 5 of 5

Appendix III:Guidelines for Foreign ResearchersConducting Research in Thailand

GUIDELINES FOR FOREIGNRESEARCHERS CONDUCTING RESEARCHIN THAILAND *...........................................1. Applying for Permission to Conduct Research in Thailand1.1 Request the "Regulations on the Permission for Foreign Researchers to Conduct Research in ThailandB.E.2550" and the "Application Form for Permission to Conduct Research in Thailand" (NRCT-01) from theNational Research Council of Thailand (NRCT). These documents may be downloaded from thefollowing website: www.nrct.net1.2 Request a list of any regulations regarding authorization for conducting research from all Thaigovernmental organization(s) that have jurisdiction over the research activities or localities of theproposed research (if any).1.3 Complete the "Application Form for Permission to Conduct Research in Thailand."1.4 Summit the following documents to the NRCT, allowing at least 90 days from the date of receiptto the intended start date :1.4.1 Application for Permission to Conduct Research in Thailand (NRCT-01)1.4.2 Details of the project, research plan, expenses and name(s) of Thai researcher(s)1.4.3 A letter of introduction on official letterhead from the applicant’s supervisor or departmenthead at their home institution to verify their position and institutional affiliation, as well as evidence ofresearch funding from a funding agency (if any)1.4.4 The complete report from the most recent project completed under the NRCT supervision(if any)1.5 Foreign researchers should not enter Thailand with the intention of doing research until receivinga letter of approval from the NRCT.1.6 After receiving the letter notifying the applicant that the request to conduct research in Thailandhas been approved, bring that notification letter and any other necessary documents to apply for a nonimmigrantvisa at a Royal Thai Embassy or Royal Thai Consulate.1.7 If a foreign researcher is in Thailand when the request to conduct research in Thailand has beenapproved, he or she should report to the NRCT in person or via email within seven days after receivingthe approval letter to register and pay the complete report deposit fee of ฿10,000 per project. Paymentof this fee is only required of researchers in categories three and four.2. Reporting and Complete Report Deposit Fee2.1 Report to the NRCT in person or via email within seven days of arriving in Thailand to register,and pay the complete report deposit fee of ฿10,000 per project in person or via bank transfer. This feeonly applies to foreign researchers in categories three and four.2.2 Report to Thai researcher(s) joining the project and/or the collaborating governmentorganization(s) before beginning the research.3. Conducting Research in Thailand3.1 Follow the proposed research plan. If it becomes necessary to change the research plan, informthe NRCT at least 60 days in advance.3.2 Submit a progress report in English or Thai to the NRCT and/or collaborating Thairesearcher(s) in a timely manner.3.3 Do not conduct research beyond the time period specified on the permit. If a research extensionis necessary, submit the following documents (NRCT-04) to the NRCT at least 60 days prior to theexpiration of the research permit in Thailand:3.3.1 Application for Research Extension Permission3.3.2 Previous summary report in English or Thai3.3.3 Research plan for the requested research extension periodNRCT - GUIDELINES FOR FOREIGN RESEARCHERS CONDUCTING RESEARCH IN THAILAND page 1 of 2

3.4 Foreign researchers in categories three or four are required to report to the NRCT in person orvia email after receiving the letter granting permission to extend the research period.4. Completing Research in Thailand4.1 Submit the summary report of activities in English or Thai to the NRCT and to collaboratingThai researcher(s) prior to leaving Thailand.4.2 Return all samples collected in the course of research to the NRCT and/or to collaborating Thaiorganization(s). If it is necessary to take the samples abroad for experimentation or analysis, permissionfrom the NRCT or the collaborating Thai organization(s) is needed before the samples can beexported.4.3 Submit one copy of the complete, final report in English or Thai as a hard copy and on CD tothe NRCT within one year of completing research in Thailand.4.4 Submit one copy of each published research article related to research in Thailand as a hard copyand on CD within three months of publication in the spirit of disseminating research results in theircountry of origin.NRCT - GUIDELINES FOR FOREIGN RESEARCHERS CONDUCTING RESEARCH IN THAILAND page 2 of 2

Appendix IV:NRCT Application Form

NRCT-01Project I.D. ………………………3 PHOTOSOffice of the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT)Office of International Affairs196 Phaholyothin RoadChatuchak, Bangkok 10900, ThailandPhone: +(66-2) 940-6369, 579-2690 Fax: +(66-2) 561-3049Website : www.nrct.net, www.nrct-foreignresearcher.orgE-mail : webmaster@nrct-foreignresearcher.orgAPPLICATION FORM FOR PERMISSION TO CONDUCT RESEARCH IN THAILANDPlease type or print in EnglishRESEARCH PROJECT TITLE: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………PART 1 PERSONAL INFORMATION1.1 Name: …………………………………………………………… Sex: [ ] Male(First) (Middle) (Last) [ ] Female1.2 Permanent address: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………Postal code: ………………………………… Country: ………………………………………………………..Phone: ………………………………………1.3 Current employer: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………Address: ……………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………..Postal code: ………………………………… Country: ………………………………………………………..Phone: ………………………………………. Fax: …………………………………………………………….E-mail: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Job title: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Job description: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………1.4 Passport informationNationality: ………………………………. Country of citizenship: ………………………………………..Passport number: ………………………… Expiration date: ……………………………………………….1.5 Family information:In case of being accompanied by family, provide the following information. Otherwise, skip to 1.6.Family: 1) Name: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………Nationality: ………………………….. Country of citizenship: ……………………………..Passport number: ……………………. Expiration date: …………………………………….

NRCT-012) Name: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………Nationality: ………………………….. Country of citizenship: ……………………………..Passport number: ……………………. Expiration date: …………………………………….1.6 Highest degree earnedDegree Major/Specialization University Graduation year1.7 If the applicant is a student, give the degree sought. Otherwise, skip to 1.8DegreeSoughtMajor/Specialization University Expectedgraduation year1.8 Previous research in Thailand (if any, list the most two recent visits):Year Length of stay Submission of complete reportPART 2 RESEARCH PROJECT INFORMATION2.1 Research subject : ……………………………………………………………………………………………………- Research discipline : (More than one discipline can be ticked.)[ ] Physical Science and Mathematics [ ] Law[ ] Medical Science [ ] Political Science & Public Administration[ ] Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences [ ] Economics[ ] Agriculture and Biology [ ] Sociology[ ] Engineering and Industrial Research [ ] Information Technology & Communication Science[ ] Philosophy [ ] Education- Research field : Please specify (e.g. Tourism, Environment, Biology, Archaeology , Anthropology)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..2.2 Research duration: From ......................... month/year To...........................month/year2.3 Funding agency name:…………………………………………………………………………….………………Grant number: ……………………………Funding period: …………………………………..Funding agency address: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Postal code: ……………………………….Country: ……………………………………………

NRCT-01Phone: …………………………………….Fax: …………………………………………………E-mail: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Total research budget (to cover expenses in Thailand) …………………………………………………………….2.4 Research results will appear as:[ ] Research report [ ] Master’s thesis[ ] Doctoral dissertation [ ] Journal/conference paper[ ] Others. Specify ………………………………………………………………………………………….(Your complete report that has to be submitted to NRCT shall be in the same publication type that your researchresults will appear.)2.5 Details of research project proposal (provide these information as a separate document):• Background and rationale• Conceptual framework• Objective of research• Scope of research• Research methodology• Research plan• Needs to conduct research in Thailand• Research site in Thailand• Anticipated output• Expected significance of the results• Impact to Thailand• ReferencesPART 3RESEARCH PROJECT TO BE CONDUCTED IN THAILANDThe applicant must provide information on items asked below in detail (as a separate document, ifnecessary). Failure to do so may result in a delay in permission process.3.1 Please check only one box.[ ] The research project is an aid program that a foreign institution/government is providing to Thaiinstitution/government. (Verification documents must be attached.)[ ] The research project is a joint project between a foreign institution/government and Thaiinstitution/government. (Verification documents must be attached.)[ ] The research project is Thai institution’s project[ ] None of the above.3.2 Research equipment (s) to be brought into Thailand:3.2.1 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3.2.2 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3.2.3 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3.3 If the research concerns each following issue, please tick. Otherwise, skip to 3.4 biodiversity traditional knowledge folklore3.4 Specimen (s) or sample (s) collected in Thailand :3.4.1. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3.4.2. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3.4.3. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

NRCT-013.5 Specimen (s) or sample (s) to be taken away from Thailand:3.5.1. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3.5.2. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3.5.3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3.6 Non-Thai researchers in the project team who will come to Thailand (They have to send NRCT-01 part I):3.6.1. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3.6.2. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3.6.3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3.7 Collaborating Thai researchers and institutions:3.7.1. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3.7.2. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3.7.3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3.8 Roles of Thai researchers or institutions: …………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………PART 4 STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING AND COMPLIANCE4.1 I hereby certify that I have read and understood the “Regulation on the Permission for Foreign Researchers toConduct Research in Thailand, B.E.2550” and all of the information that I have provided is true.4.2 I agree that I shall strictly comply with the said regulation in all aspects.4.3 I agree that I shall submit the progress report and/or summary report according to the schedules set by NRCT.4.4 I agree that I shall submit the complete report within a given time and shall properly acknowledge NRCT, Thairesearchers, and Thai institutions for their contributions.4.5 I agree that I shall provide a statement of acknowledgment in all publications that are written on the findings ofthe research project conducted in Thailand to recognize the contributions of NRCT, Thai researchers, and Thaiinstitutions.4.6 I understand that failure to comply with the said regulation may result in a revoke of the permission to conductresearch in Thailand, a rejection of future applications to conduct research in Thailand, or a report of such noncomplianceto the funding agency and my current Employer.………………………………………………………..(Applicant’s signature)…………………………………..(Date)

Asian Public Intellectuals (API) Fellowships ProgramThe Institute of Asian StudiesChulalongkorn University3 rd Floor, Prajadhipok-Rambhai Barni BuildingPhyathai Road, Bangkok 10330ThailandTel: +66-(0)2-218-7422Fax: +66-(0)2-652-5283E-mail: api_fellowships@chula.ac.th