Second Day of Conference at a Glance

07:30-17:00 Exhibits Open 08:00-08:15 Opening Remarks 08:15-08:30 Performance: The NIST Marimba Ensemble 08:30-09:30 Keynote Speaker 09:30-10:00 Coffee Break 10:00-11:30 Session 4 11:30-12:30 Session 5 12:30-13:45 Lunch 13:45-15:15 Session 6 15:15-15:45 Coffee Break 15:45-17:00 Session 7

10 THINgS TO DO IN BANgKOK

1. Have afternoon tea at a local hotel. Try high tea at the Shangri-La Hotel. 2. Hire a long tail boat to tour the khlongs (canals) and life on the river. Be sure to stop at the Royal Barge Museum along Khlong Bangkok Noi, home to many of the barges used in King Bhumibol’s recent Royal Procession on the river, celebrating his 60 years on the throne. 3. Take in a traditional Thai puppet show at the Joe Louise Puppet Theatre, located at the Suan Lum Night Bazaar. 4. Visit Wat Pho, Bangkok’s oldest and largest temple, and treat yourself to a traditional Thai massage. 5. Sample authentic Thai dishes and tasty tropical fruits from local street vendors. 6. Visit Chinatown’s many markets, including Pahurat Market, an Indian market featuring fabric, incense, and jewelry. Or try nearby Pak Khlong Market, known for its huge array of fresh flowers. 7. After a visit to the grand Palace, stop by the National Museum for a look at the art, crafts, and history of Thailand. 8. Take in a view of the city from one of the local rooftop restaurants/bars, including Vertigo (Banyan Tree Hotel), Sirocco (LeBua Hotel), and Three Sixty Bar (Millennium Hotel). 9. Stroll through the Amulet Market bordering Sanam Luang, a large green space and site of royal cremations and the Royal Plowing Ceremony. 10. In the Dusit area, visit Vimanmek Mansion, the world’s largest golden teak building, and Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall, which houses a museum of traditional arts and crafts.

10 THINgS TO DO NEAR BTS SKY TRAIN STOPS

1. Suan Pakkard Palace, BTS: Phya Thai. This collection of traditional teak houses is now a museum featuring fine arts and ancient artifacts. Features beautiful gardens and the Lacquer Pavilion. 2. Jim Thompson House, BTS: National Stadium. One of the best-preserved traditional Thai houses in Bangkok and finest museums in the country. Jim Thompson, an American expatriate, was responsible for rebuilding the Thai silk industry. He disappeared in 1967 while on vacation in Malaysia. 3. Chatuchak Weekend Market, BTS: Mo Chit. An immense market featuring Thai handicrafts, clothes, animals, food, plants, etc. 4. Lumpini Park, BTS: Sala Daeng. Bangkok’s largest park, named after the Buddha’s birthplace in Nepal. A relaxing place to stroll and observe Thai life. 5. Erawan Shrine, BTS: Chitlom. This popular Hindu/Buddhist shrine was built in 1956 at the site of the grand Erawan Hotel to counteract bad omens. 6. Pratuman Market, BTS: Ratchathewi. A lively market with a vast maze of stalls, featuring fresh produce and cheap clothing. 7. Central Shopping Area, BTS: Siam. A large concentration of malls in downtown Bangkok (Siam Paragon, Siam Discovery Center, etc.). 8. Panthip Plaza, BTS: Ratchathewi. A popular multi-story mall selling computers and all computer and technology-related gear. 9. Emporium Shopping Center, BTS: Phrom Phong. Sukhumvit’s upscale mall, featuring restaurants, designer stores and the flagship “Emporium” department store. 10. Soi Thong Lo (Sukhumvit Soi 55), BTS: Thong Lo. This street off Sukhumvit is lined with restaurants, bars and trendy shops.