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Workshop on Earth Observation Data
and Applications for Official Statistics
organized by UNSD and UNESCAP
Bangkok, Thailand, 18-22 June 2018
General Information for Participants
________________________________________________
I. General
1. The Workshop on Earth Observation Data and Applications for
Official Statistics will take place at Learning Room 6, 3
rd
floor of the United
Nations Conference Centre (UNCC) in Bangkok from 18 to 22 June 2018.
The opening of the session will take place on Monday, 18 June 2018 at 0900
hours.
II. Registration and identification badges
2. To provide an efficient access and to speed up the screening process
by security personnel, meeting participants are requested to submit a passport
photo to Ms. Catheryn Tajon (tajonc@un.org) on or before 12 June. On the
opening day of the meeting, please proceed to the registration counter located
on the ground floor of the UNCC Building from 08:00 hours to 08:45 hours
to register and obtain your badges. Please bring a government-issued ID and
passport. Participants who are not able to register before the meeting are
requested to do so upon their arrival at UNCC and before going to the
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conference room. Only the names of duly registered participants will be
included in the list of participants.
3. For identification and security reasons, all participants are requested
to wear their meeting badges at all times in the United Nations complex such
as during meetings and social functions. The loss of a meeting badge should
be communicated to the Conference Management Unit, located on the
ground floor of the UNCC behind the registration counter, so that a new one
can be issued immediately.
III. Travel Advisory
4. Visitors are advised to be respectful of Thai customs at all times.
Please note that Thailand has laws against making negative comments
about the institution of the monarchy. Such laws are strictly enforced and
are applicable to spoken, written, gestures and electronic communication,
including social media.
IV. Visa requirements
5. Participants are REQUIRED to obtain an appropriate entry visa from
the Royal Thai Embassy or the Royal Thai Consulate-General before
entering to Thailand, EXCEPT for those nationals listed below.
List of countries and territories entitled for visa exemption and visa on arrival
For Ordinary passport
A. Visa exemption for a maximum of 14 days
Cambodia
Myanmar (International Airports only)
B. Visa exemption for a maximum of 30 days
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Belgium
Brunei Darussalam
Canada
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
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Greece
Hong Kong, China
Hungary
Iceland
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Kuwait
Laos
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Macao, China
Malaysia
Monaco
Mongolia
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Oman
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Russian Federation
Singapore
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States of America
Vietnam
C. Visa exemption for a maximum of 90 days
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Peru
Republic of Korea
For Diplomatic / Official Passport
A. Visa exemption for a maximum of 30 days
Brunei Darussalam
Cambodia
China
Ecuador
Hong Kong, China
Indonesia
Kazakhstan
Laos
Macao, China
Mongolia
Myanmar
Oman
Pakistan (Diplomatic
Passport only)
Singapore
Vietnam
B. Visa exemption for a maximum of 90 days
Albania
Argentina
Austria
Belarus
Belgium
Bhutan
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Croatia
Czech Republic
Estonia (Diplomatic
Passport only)
France (Diplomatic Passport
only)
Germany
Hungary
India
Israel
Italy
Japan
Republic of Korea
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Mexico
Montenegro
Morocco
Netherlands
Nepal
Panama
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Romania
Russian Federation
Serbia
Slovak Republic
South Africa
Spain (Diplomatic Passport
only)
Sri Lanka
Switzerland
Tajikistan
Tunisia
Turkey
Ukraine
Uruguay
Visa on arrival (for a maximum of 15 days)
Andorra
Bulgaria
Bhutan
China
Cyprus
Ethiopia
Fiji
India
Kazakhstan
Latvia
Lithuania
Maldives
Malta
Mauritius
Papua New Guinea
Romania
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Taiwan
Ukraine
Uzbekistan
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*
Above information is updated as of 17 November2017 by the Department of Consular
Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand
6. Participants holding UN Laissez-Passer (UNLP) travelling on
official business to Thailand are REQUIRED to obtain an appropriate visa
before entering.
7. To apply for an appropriate entry visa to Thailand, participants are
required to contact the respective Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate-General
for accurate information regarding visa application procedures and required
documents. The list of Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate-General can be
found at www.thaiembassy.org .
8. Participants who may wish to apply for a visa outside their country of
residence or reside in a country where there is no Royal Thai
Embassy/Royal Thai Consulate should check with the meeting organizer for
the location where it is possible for them to apply for a Thai visa. Please
note that certain nationalities, for security reasons, are not allowed to
apply for a visa except at the Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate-General
which has jurisdiction over the concerned territory.
9. Participants who may need further assistance from UNESCAP on their
visa application should contact the meeting organizer for necessary actions.
10. Participants who wish to apply for a visa on arrival at Suvarnabhumi
International Airport (valid for 21 nationalities listed in the above table)
should follow the below requirements:
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(a) The applicant must possess a passport with the validity of at least
six months and must be in possession of a valid return ticket with date of
departure within 15 days of the date of entry;
(b) The applicant must fill out an application form, which is
available at the Visa-on-Arrival counter at Suvarnabhumi International
Airport, supply one recent passport-sized photograph and a fee of Baht
2,000.
NOTE: The information provided above is accurate as of January 2018
All participants are advised to consult with the Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate
in their respective countries regarding the latest applicable immigration
requirements prior to their departure to Thailand.
V. Weather
12. The weather in Bangkok is usually warm and humid. Light tropical
clothing would be appropriate. The conference rooms where the
meetings are to be held are air-conditioned and the temperature is
maintained in the range of 23-24 degrees Celsius (73-75 degrees
Fahrenheit).
VI. Electric Plug and Socket
13. The electric power in Thailand is 220V running at 50Hz and the
plug types used are either type A, type B, or type C*
1
. A hybrid socket is
almost universally found, which accepts a combination of the
aforementioned plug types. Delegates are strongly encouraged to carry
their own adapters for use with laptops and other electrical appliances as
*http://www.iec.ch/worldplugs/ (accessed on 19 January 2017)
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the Secretariat will not be able to provide these. In case of need, adapters
can be purchased from shops in the city dealing in electronic and
electrical items.
Type A Type B Type C Hybrid Socket
VII. Health and vaccination
14. Upon arrival at the port of entry in Thailand, participants who are
nationals of or have traveled from/through countries listed below, which have
been declared Yellow Fever infected areas. Travelers must provide an
International Health Certificate at the Health Control Office upon arrival
before proceeding to immigration, proving that they have received a valid
Yellow Fever vaccination. A valid vaccination certificate means that the
vaccine was administered at least 10 days prior to travel to the affected
country. The International Health Certificate must also be submitted
together with the visa application form.
15. The countries/areas listed below have been declared yellow fever
infected areas:
1.
Angola
Guyana
2.
Argentina
Ke
nya
3.
Bolivia
Liberia
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4.
Brazil
Mali
5.
Benin
Mauritania
6.
Burkina Faso
Niger
7.
Burundi
Nigeria
8.
Cameroon
Panama
9.
Central Africa
n Republic
Paraguay
Chad
Peru
Col
o
mbia
Rwanda
Republic of
Co
ngo
Sao Tome & Principe
Cote d’Ivoire
Senegal
Democratic Republic of Congo
Sierra Leone
Ecuador
Somalia
Equatorial Guinea
South Sudan
Ethiopia
40
.
Sudan
French Guiana
41
.
Suriname
Gabon
42
.
Tanzani
a
Gambia
43
.
Togo
Ghana
44
.
Trinidad & Tobago
Guinea
45
.
Uganda
Guinea
-
Bissau
46
.
Venezuela
16. Thailand is currently experiencing ongoing sporadic transmission of the
mosquito-borne Zika virus. All travelers are advised to protect themselves
from mosquito bites while in Thailand. Given possible transmission of the
disease to unborn babies, pregnant women should consider postponing travel
to Thailand or talk to their doctor about the implications of traveling to
Thailand during this time.
17. In addition to the above, Medical Services Division at HQ advises that
pregnant UN Personnel, should not undertake duty travel or be relocated to
countries/areas where local transmission of Zika virus is known to occur.
Women who are seeking pregnancy, should obtain individual advice from
their medical practitioner, on risk management regarding their plans to travel
into a Zika-affected area.
18. First-aid and emergency medical service is available at the Medical
Centre, which is located on the ground floor of the UNCC, during weekdays.
The ESCAP Medical Officer and Nurse are available from 0730 to 1545
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hours, with the exception of lunch time from 1200 to 1245 hours.
Appointments may be made through extensions 1352 or 1761.
19. Delegates are strongly encouraged to subscribe, to a travel or health
insurance plan which is valid in the Kingdom of Thailand, in order to cover
any medical bills or hospitalization fees.
20. The United Nations buildings are smoke-free areas. Smoking is
permitted only in the designated areas outside of the buildings as shown in
the layout below in grey.
VIII. Foreign currency declaration
21. Any person who brings or takes an aggregate amount of foreign
currency exceeding US$ 20,000 or its equivalent into or out of the Kingdom
of Thailand, shall declare such amount of foreign currency to a Customs
Official. Failure to make such a declaration or making any false declaration
to a Customs official is a criminal offence.
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22. Currency exchange facilities are available at hotels and all over
Bangkok. Such services are also available at the Siam Commercial Bank,
United Nations Branch, which is located on the first floor of the Service
Building (telephone extension 2168). The Bank opens from 0830 to 1530
hours, with no lunch break, from Monday to Friday.
IX. Airline reservations
23. Many international airlines operate regular services to and from
Bangkok. Participants are advised to secure their return bookings prior to
their departure for Bangkok. If this is not possible, they should make firm
return bookings immediately upon arrival in Bangkok. Travel services are
available through the American Express office located on the fourth floor of
the Service Building.
X. Hotel accommodation
24. The following hotels, located relatively close to ESCAP, have been
designated as recommended hotels for which the room rates indicated below
are inclusive of service charge and value added tax.
Name and address
Driving
distance
to
UNCC
(min.)
Locate
d near
BTS or
MRT
line
Shuttle
service to
and from
ESCAP
Hotel
Airport
Pick Up
Service
Available
Room
type
Daily room rates
(Baht)
Single Double
Amari Watergate *****
847 Petchburi Road, Ratchathewi,
Bangkok 10400
Tel: +66.2.6539000 ext. 5107
Fax: +66.2.6539045
E-mail: nannaphat.[email protected]
Website: http://www.amari.com/watergate/
Contact person:
Ms. Nannaphat Jiemrugeekul
20-35 15 min.
walk to
Ratchat
hewi
BTS
Station
12 min.
walk to
Ratchap
rarop
Station
Yes
1,000
Baht
(One way)
Need
advance
booking
Yes
2,354
Baht
(One way)
Need
advance
booking
Deluxe 3,000
a/b/c
3,200
a/b/c
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Name and address
Driving
distance
to
UNCC
(min.)
Locate
d near
BTS or
MRT
line
Shuttle
service to
and from
ESCAP
Hotel
Airport
Pick Up
Service
Available
Room
type
Daily room rates
(Baht)
Single Double
Centara Grand at Central World

999/99 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan,
Bangkok 10330
Tel: +66.2.1001234
Fax: +66.2.1001235
E-mail: cgcwsales@chr.co.th
Website:
http://www.centarahotelsresorts.com
Contact person:
Ms. Sineenart
Prathumpetch
20-35 5 min.
walk to
Chit
Lom
BTS
Station
& Siam
BTS
Station
No Yes
2,400
Baht
(One way)
Need
advance
booking
Superior
Deluxe
2,900
a/c
3,400
a/c
3,300
a/c
3,700
a/c
Chatrium Riverside

28 Charoenkrung Road, Watprayakrai,
Bangkholame, Bangkok 10120
Tel: +66.2.3078888
Fax: +66.2.3078899
E-mail: info.chrb@chatrium.com
Website: http://www.chatrium.com/
Contact person:
Ms. Narumol Arunyagool
30-45 20 min.
walk to
Saphan
Taksin
BTS
Station
Yes
900 Baht
(One way)
Need
advance
booking
Yes
1,900
Baht
(One way)
Need
advance
booking
Standard
Superior
3,000
a/c
3,300
a/c
3,100
a/c
3,500
a/c
Dusit Thani Hotel *****
946 Rama 4 Road, Silom, Bangrak,
Bangkok 10500
Tel: +66.2.2009000 ext. 2909
Fax: +66.2.2009600
E-mail:[email protected]om
Website: http://www.dusit.com
Contact person:
Ms. Sachon Thiraprawat
25-40 6 min.
walk to
Sala
Daeng
BTS
Station
No Yes
2,500
Baht
(One way)
Need
advance
booking
Superior 3,103
a/c
3,745
a/c
Eastin Grand Sathorn *****
33/1 South Sathorn Road, Yannawa,
Sathorn, Bangkok 10120
Tel: +66.2.2108100
Fax: +66.2.2108399
E-mail: ados1@eastingrandsathorn.com
Website:
http://www.eastinhotelsresidences.com/eas
tingrandsathornbangkok/default-en.html
Contact person:
Mr. Kitisak Sawaddichai
30-45 2 min.
walk to
Surasak
BTS
Station
Yes
1,850
Baht
(One way)
Need
advance
booking
Yes
1,850
Baht
(One way)
Need
advance
booking
Standard
Superior
2,800
a/c
3,200
a/c
2,800
a/c
3,200
a/c
Grand Centre Point Rajdamri *****
153 / 2 Soi Mahalek Luang 1 ,
Ratchadamri Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok
10330
Tel: +66.2.6705000 ext. 4785
Fax: +66.2.6705069
E-mail: yuvadee.v@gcphotels.com
Website:
http://www.grandecentrepointratchadamri.
com
Contact person:
Ms. Yuvadee Vittavuspong
25-40 5 min.
walk to
Rajdam
ri BTS
Station
10 min.
walk to
Chit
Lom
BTS
Station
No Yes
1,090
Baht
(One way)
Need
advance
booking
Deluxe 2,889
a/c
3,317
a/c
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Name and address
Driving
distance
to
UNCC
(min.)
Locate
d near
BTS or
MRT
line
Shuttle
service to
and from
ESCAP
Hotel
Airport
Pick Up
Service
Available
Room
type
Daily room rates
(Baht)
Single Double
Grand Centre Point Terminal 21

2 Sukhumvit Soi 19 (Wattana), Sukhumvit
Road, Klongtoey Nua, Wattana, Bangkok
10110
Tel: +66.2.6819000
Fax: +66.2.6819100-1
E-mail: terminal21@gcphotels.com
Website:
http://www.grandecentrepointterminal21.c
om
Contact person:
Ms. Sunisa Tanghom
30-45
2 min.
walk to
Asok
BTS
Station
Yes
800 Baht
(One way)
Need
advance
booking
Yes
1,300
Baht
(One way)
Need
advance
booking
Deluxe
Premium
3,500
a/c
3,500
a/c
Grand China Hotel

215 Yaowarat Road, Bangkok
Tel: +66.2.2249977, +66.2.2247997
Fax: +66.2.2247999
E-mail: phetanong@grandchina.com
Website: http://www.grandchina.com
Contact person:
Ms. Phet-Anong Naksuthi
15-20 No Yes Yes
1,200
Baht
(One way)
(Advance
Booking)
Deluxe 2,500
a/b/c
2,700
a/b/c
Holiday Inn Ploenchit

971 Phloen Chit Rd, Lumphini, Pathum
Wan, Bangkok 10330
Tel: +66.2.6561555
Fax: +66.2.6561666
E-mail:
sunisa.wattanapa[email protected]
Website: http://www.ihg.com
Contact person:
Ms. Sunisa Wattanapanyapitak
25-40 2 min.
walk to
Chit
Lom
BTS
Station
No Yes
1,500
Baht
(One way)
Need
advance
booki
ng
Standard
Superior
2,650
a/c
3,150
a/c
2,950
a/c
3,450
a/c
Hotel Dé Moc

78 Prajatipatai Road, Bangkok
Tel: +66.2. 6292100-4
Fax: +66.2.2801299
E-mail: rsvn@buddyhotelsresorts.com
Website: http://www.hoteldemoc.com
Contact person:
Mr. Sonthi Saiklai
5-10 No Yes
(One way
transfer
from hotel
to UNCC)
Standard
Superior
1,500
a/c
1,700
a/c
1,500
a/c
1,700
a/c
Landmark *****
138 Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok 10110
Tel: +66.2.2540404
Fax: +66.2.6532694
Email:
wuthiporn.n@landmarkbangkok.com
Website:
http://www.landmarkbangkok.com
Contact person:
Mr. Wuthiporn Naruemityarn
30-45 2 min.
walk to
Nana
BTS
Station
No Yes
2,200
Baht
(One way)
Need
advance
booking
Superior
Deluxe
2,996
a/c
4,066
a/c
3,317
a/c
4,387
a/c
Marriott Courtyard

Mahadlekluang 1, Road, Ratchadamri Rd,
Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
Tel: +66.2.6901888
Fax: +66.2.6901711
25-40 7 min.
walk to
Rachad
amri
BTS
No Yes
1,600
Baht
(One way)
Deluxe 2,600
a/c
2,814
a/c
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Name and address
Driving
distance
to
UNCC
(min.)
Locate
d near
BTS or
MRT
line
Shuttle
service to
and from
ESCAP
Hotel
Airport
Pick Up
Service
Available
Room
type
Daily room rates
(Baht)
Single Double
E-mail: supattra.l@courtyard.com
Website: http://www.marriott.com
Contact person:
Ms. Supattra Liampitak
Station
Need
advance
booking
Millennium Hilton

123 Charoennakorn Road, Klongsan,
Bangkok 10600
Tel: +66.2.4422000
Fax: +66.2.4422020
E-mail: bangkok.reser[email protected]
Website: http://www3.hilton.com/
Contact person:
Ms. Siriwan Sheewathanakornkul
35-50 20 min.
walk to
Krung
Thon
Buri
BTS
Station
Yes
1,200
Baht
(One way)
Need
advance
booking
Yes
1,700
Baht
(One way)
Need
advance
booking
Deluxe 3,200
a/c
3,600
a/c
Nouvo City Hotel

2 Samsen 2, Samsen Road, Banglumphu,
Pranakorn, Bangkok 10200
Tel: +66.2.2827500 ext. 0110
Fax: +66.2.2821243
E-mail: adam@nouvocityhotel.com
Website: http://www.nouvocityhotel.com
Contact person:
Mr. Adam Phadungsilp
5-10 No Yes Yes
(Advance
Booking)
1200 1-2
persons
1500 3-4
persons
Deluxe
Grand
Deluxe
1,900
a/b/c
2,200
a/b/c
2,100
a/b/c
2,400
a/b/c
Novotel Fenix Ploenchit

566 Ploenchit Road, Lumpini, Pathum
Wan, Bangkok 10330
Tel: +66.2.3056000
Fax: +66.2.3056020
E-mail: H7176-sl[email protected]
Website: http://www.accorhotels.com
Contact person:
Ms. Nalinthicha Waraphut
30-45 2 min.
walk to
Phloen
Chit
BTS
Station
No Yes
1,600
Baht
(One way)
Need
advance
booking
Superior 2,900
a/c
2,900
a/c
Plaza Athenee *****
61 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathum Wan,
Bangkok
Tel: +66.2.6508800 ext. 6211
Fax: +66.2.2540071
E-mail:
rattanawan.meeka[email protected]
Website:
http://www.plazaatheneebangkok.com
Contact person:
Ms. Rattanawan Meekamon
30-45 6 min.
walk to
Phloen
Chit
BTS
Station
No Yes
2,400
Baht
(One way)
Need
advance
booking
Deluxe 3,200
a/c
3,700
a/c
Pullman Bangkok Kingpower

8 Rangnam Road, Kweag Thanon-
Phayathai, Rachathewi, Bangkok
Tel: +66.2.6809813
Fax: +66.2.6809998
E-mail:
sm@pullmanbangkokkingpower.com
Website:
http://www.pullmanbangkokkingpower.co
m
Contact person:
Ms.
Darunee Khongbhakdee
20-35 5 min.
walk to
Victory
Monum
ent BTS
Station
No Yes
1,850
Baht
(One way)
Need
advance
booking
Superior
Deluxe
3,055
a/c
3,376
a/c
3,269
a/c
3,590
a/c
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Name and address
Driving
distance
to
UNCC
(min.)
Locate
d near
BTS or
MRT
line
Shuttle
service to
and from
ESCAP
Hotel
Airport
Pick Up
Service
Available
Room
type
Daily room rates
(Baht)
Single Double
Riva Surya – Bangkok

23 Phra Arthit Road
Bangkok
Tel: +66.2.6335000
Fax: +66.2.6335050
E-mail: info@rivasuryabangkok.com
Website:
http://www.rivasuryabangkok.com
Contact person:
Ms. Thannaree Ketkaew
10-15 No Sedan
Rental
800
Baht/hr
(Advance
Booking)
Sedan
Rental
800
Baht/hr
(Advance
Booking)
Urban
Riva
Deluxe
Premium
3,441
a/c
4,450
a/c
5,250
a/c
6,050
a/c
3,741
a/c
4,750
a/c
5,550
a/c
6,350
a/c
Royal Orchid Sheraton

2 Charoen Krung Road Soi 30 (Captain
Bush Lane), Siphya, Bang Rak, Bangkok
10500
Tel: +66.2.2660123
Fax: +66.2.6395480
E-mail:
Thanadej.Iamkhongsee@sheraton.com
Website:
http://www.royalorchidsheraton.com
Contact person:
Mr. Thanadej Iamkhongsee
30-45 10 min.
to
Saphan
Taksin
BTS
Station
by
shuttle
boat
No Yes
2,500
Baht
(One way)
Need
advance
booking
Deluxe
3,100
3,600
Royal Princess Larn Luang Hotel

269 Larnluang Road, Bangkok
Tel: +66.2.2813088
Fax: +66.2.2801314
E-mail: rsvn@royalprincesslarnluang.com
Website:
http://www.royalprincesslarnluang.com
Contact person:
Ms. Benjarat Rusakul
5-15 No Yes
Yes
1,500
Baht
(One way)
Need
advance
booking
Superior
Deluxe
2,800
a/b/c
3,400
a/b/c
3,000
a/b/c
3,600
a/b/c
Shangri-La Hotel

89 Soi Wat Suan Plu, New Road, Bangkok
Tel: +66.2.2367777
Fax: +66.2.2368579
E-mail: thiptera.tant[email protected]
Website: http://www.shangri-la.com
Contact person:
Ms. Thiptera Tanthasri
30-45 10 min.
walk
to
Saphan
Taksin
BTS
Station
No Yes
2,900
Baht
(One way)
Need
advance
booking
Deluxe
3,600
a/c
4,100
a/c
Siam@Siam Design Hotel Bangkok

865 Rama 1 Road, Wangmai, Pathumwan,
Bangkok
Tel: +66.2.2173000 ext. 1103
Fax: +66.2.2173030
E-mail: assist.dos2@siamatsiam.com
Website: http://www.siamatsiam.com
Contact person:
Ms. Natkhanit Chirawacharanant
15-20 No No Yes (Book
3 days in
Advance)
Toyota
1,600
Mini-Van
2,000
Mercedes
2,500
Deluxe
Room
3,355
a/c
3,825
a/c
The Sukosol

477 Si Ayuthaya Road, Phayathai,
Bangkok
Tel:
+66.2.2470123
15-30 5 min.
walk to
Phaya
Thai
No Yes
1,600
Baht
Deluxe 2,800
a/c
3,000
a/c
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Name and address
Driving
distance
to
UNCC
(min.)
Locate
d near
BTS or
MRT
line
Shuttle
service to
and from
ESCAP
Hotel
Airport
Pick Up
Service
Available
Room
type
Daily room rates
(Baht)
Single Double
Fax: +66.2.2470165
E-mail: sales@sukosolhotels.com
Website: http://www.sukosolhotels.com
Contact person:
Ms. Ratchadaporn Chookaew
BTS
Station
&
Airport
Rail
Link
(One way)
Need
advance
booking
Trang Hotel

99/1 Wisutkasat Road, Bangkok
Tel: +66.2.2822141-4
Fax: +66.2.2803610
E-mail:
reservations@tranghotelbangkok.com
Website:
http://www.tranghotelbangkok.com
Contact person:
Ms. Thongtem Lerknawapairoj
5-10 No Yes in
case of
more than
10 persons
(One way
transfer
from hotel
to UNCC)
Superior
Superior
Premium
Deluxe
1,400
a/b
1,600
a/b
1,800
a/b
1,400
a/b
1,600
a/b
1,800
a/b
VIE Hotel Bangkok, MGallery by
Sofitel *****
117/39-40 Phaya Thai Road, Ratchathewi,
Bangkok 10400
Tel:+66.2.3093939
Fax: +66.2.3093838
E-mail: waranya.t@viehotelbangkok.com
Website: http://www.viehotelbangkok.com
Contact person:
Ms. Waranya Thamprapasasdon
20-35 1 min.
walk to
Ratchat
hewi
BTS
Station
Yes
1,070
Baht
(One way)
Need
advance
booking
Yes
1,500
Baht
(One way)
Need
advance
booking
Standard 2,996
a/c
3,370.50
a
/c
a. Inclusive of daily American breakfast, service charge and value added tax.
b. Complimentary transport services provided according to fixed schedules, from the hotel
to UNCC in the morning and back to the hotel in the evening.
c. Free Internet Access.
25. Participants are requested to contact the hotel directly at least 10
working days in advance and provide the participant’s full name, date and
time of check-in and check-out, flight numbers and contact details.
26. Rooms are available to participants on a first-come, first-served basis.
Any cancellations, postponements or other changes should be notified to the
hotel at least 48 hours in advance. Rooms not occupied in accordance with
the latest advice will be held for 24 hours at the participant’s expense and
then released.
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27. The rates provided in the table are as of January 2018 and subject to
change without notice. Please confirm the room rates with the hotel directly.
XI. Payment of hotel accounts
28. Before departure from Bangkok, participants should settle directly
with the respective hotels all accounts, including room charges and other
expenses, such as for local and long-distance telephone calls, Internet use,
business center use, laundry, room and hotel transportation services, mini-
bar items, as well as restaurant and bar services. Participants are also
responsible for any charges incurred with respect to rooms remaining vacant
owing to late arrival or rescheduled departure for which inadequate prior
notice is given.
XII. Transport from and to the Airport
29. Participants should make their own transportation arrangements from
Suvarnabhumi Airport or Donmuang International Airport to their respective
hotels. Limousine, metered-taxi and bus services are readily available at the
airport. Detailed information about the respective airports can be found at
http://www.suvarnabhumiairport.com and
http://www.donmuangairport.com/.
30. To avail themselves of the airport limousine service, it is strongly
recommended that participants contact only the authorized officials at
the counters located in the airport arrival zone. These officials will issue
a ticket for the assignment of a limousine for transporting passengers to the
desired destination, upon request. The Suvarnabhumi International Airport
limousine service counters are located on the second floor at Baggage Claim
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and Arrival Hall exits, channels A, B and C. For public taxi, participants are
advised to proceed to the first floor of the Passenger Terminal, between exit
doors 4 and 7, outdoor area, where they will find automatic dispensing
machines from which they can collect a queuing ticket for a public taxi. In
addition to toll fees, there is a 50 Baht surcharge to be added to the meter
charge from airport to the city. Please refer to the airport website noted
above for details.
XIII. Transport to attend meetings
31. Participants should make their own transport arrangements to and
from the UNCC. Metered-taxis are readily available in the city.
32. Some hotels close to the United Nations building (indicated on
paragraph 26) provide complimentary transport, according to fixed
schedules, to and from the UNCC.
XIV. Internet services
33. Free wireless internet access is available in all conference and meeting
rooms and in the public areas of the UNCC. No password is required.
XV. Catering services
34. Catering services are available at the following locations:
Cafeteria, which serves Thai and international lunch, located on level 1 of
UNCC, is open from 1100 to 1400 hours for lunch on Monday through
Friday.
Canteen, which serves Thai lunch, located on the ground floor of the Service
Building, is open from 0700 to 1300 hours on Monday through Friday.
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Coffee Corner, which serves sandwiches, pastries, coffee, tea and soft drinks,
located on level 1, UNCC, is open from 0700 to 1700 hours.
Rajapruek Lounge, which serves light meals and beverages, located on the
ground floor of the UNCC, is open from 0700 to 1700 hours on Monday
through Thursday, and from 0700 to 2000 hours on Friday.
XVI. Communications
35. Mail intended for participants during the session should be addressed
as follows:
(Name of delegate)
c/o ESCAP Secretariat
United Nations Building
Rajdamnern Nok Avenue
Bangkok 10200
Thailand
Fax: +66.2.2883022, +66.2.2881000
E-mail address: escap-conference-ma[email protected]
XVII. Meeting documents
36. Participants are requested to bring with them copies of the meeting
documents distributed by the ESCAP secretariat to their
Governments/Agencies/ Organizations prior to the session. Only a limited
number of copies of such documents will be available during the session.
Documents for circulation or distribution at the session should be handed to
Mr. Christopher Sean Lovell, Associate Statistician, SD, 8
th
Floor Block B,
UN Secretariat Building, Tel: 02-288-2520 or Mr Michael Smedes, National
Accounts Inter Regional Advisor, UNSD, email: mi[email protected].
37. In accordance with the United Nations regulations for the control and
limitation of documentation, the secretariat cannot undertake to process
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and/or reproduce documents, or a statement submitted by individual
delegations, unless the Commission specifically takes a decision to that
effect and approves the financial implications thereof.
XVIII. Accessibility support for persons with disabilities
38. To enhance accessibility to the United Nations Conference Centre
(UNCC) for persons with diverse disabilities, whether visual, physical, brain
lesions, hearing or speech impairments, a set of assistive devices are
available upon request in a designated area at the Accessibility Centre, first
floor, UNCC. For more information please email escap-conference-
[email protected].
XIX. Library facilities
39. ESCAP Library facilities are available on the first floor, Service
Building from 0730 to 1600 hours, Monday through Friday. For details on
the use of the ESCAP Library facilities, please consult the staff on duty at
the Library or call extensions 1329 and 1360. Further information about the
ESCAP Library can be found at www.unescap.org/library .
XX. Banking facilities
40. Banking services are available at the Siam Commercial Bank, United
Nations Branch, located on the first floor of the Service Building, from 0830
to 1530 hours during weekdays. (telephone extension 2168).
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XXI. Postal services
41. Postal services are available at the Post Office, United Nations Branch,
located on the ground floor of UNCC. It is open from 0800 to 1600 hours,
Monday through Friday. The Post Office can be contacted at extensions
1260 and 2911.
XXII. Souvenir shop
42. The souvenir shop is located on the first floor of UNCC. It is open
from 0800 to 1700 hours, Monday through Friday. The shop can be
contacted at extension 1295.
XXIII. Travel agent
43. The American Express Travel (AMEX) office is located on the fourth
floor, Service Building, which is open from 0800 to 1700 hours weekdays.
The AMEX office can be contacted at extensions 2820, 2821, 2822 and
2823 from phones located around the UNCC.
XXVI. Safety and Security
44. Contact numbers:
UN Security
Security Control Centre (24/7):
+66.2.2881102; +66.2.2881113
UN Security Emergency Number:
+66.2.2881100
Mobile +66.81.8078471
Thailand Emergency Numbers:
Police general emergency call: 191
Fire: 199
Ambulance and rescue: 1554
Tourism Police: 1155
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UNSD Focal Point
Mr. Michael Smedes
National Accounts Inter Regional
Advisor
United Nations Statistics Division,
DESA
Tel: +1 (917) 367 3782
Email: [email protected]
ESCAP Focal Point
Mr. Christopher Sean Lovell
Associate Statistician
Statistics Division, UNESCAP
UN Secretariat Building
Tel: +662-288-2520
Email: [email protected]
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