Third Day of Conference at a Glance

07:30-15:00 Exhibits Open 08:00-08:15 Opening Remarks 08:15-08:30 EARCOS Asia Student Film Festival - 2 Film Shorts 08:30-09:30 Keynote Speaker 09:30-10:00 Coffee Break 10:00-11:30 Session 8 11:30-12:15 Heavy Coffee Break 12:15-13:15 Session 9 13:30-15:00 Session 10 17:15-18:15 Reception for the Exhibitors (by Invitation) 18:30-21:00 gALA Dinner

SHOPPINg

Shopping in Thailand is one of the most popular activities for visitors to the kingdom. The following places should help you figure out where to shop, what to buy, and how to make the most of your Thailand shopping experience. From the boutiques of Bangkok’s interconnected mega-malls to the bustling Thai night markets, shopping in Thailand is an experience as well as a bargain.

Shopping Street - Siam Square to Chidlom Bangkoks Fashion City This is the major shopping area of Bangkok. It is very popular with tourists and Thais, particularly young, fashion-conscious Thai girls. Khao San Road Where the world’s young travelers meet. Khao San Road is a favourite crossroads for the young travelers on a budget. Chatuchak Weekend Market This is paradise for bargain hunters. Every Saturday and Sunday, 9,000 individual booths are open selling an infinite variety of goods. Pratunam Pratunam is one of the older shopping areas in Bangkok that has a highly-deserved reputation among bargain shoppers. Passing through the area, you will see many shops on the main roads.

RIVER TRANSPORT

The Chao Phraya Express Boat is a transportation service in Thailand that operates on the Chao Phraya River. It provides riverine express transportation between stops in the capital city of Bangkok and to Nonthaburi, the province immediately to the north. Established in 1971, the Chao Phraya Express Boat Company serves both local commuters and tourists. It also offers special tourists boats and a weekend river tour boat, as well as making boats available for charter. Express Boat Line : 1. Local Line Boat (06.20 am. - 08.20 am., 03.00 pm. - 05.30 pm.) Round trip services from Nonthaburi Pier to Wat Rajsingkorn Pier stopping at 34 piers 2. Express Boat (Orange Flag) (05.50 am. - 07.00 pm.) Round trip services from Nonthaburi Pier to Wat Rajsingkorn Pier stopping at 18 piers 3. Express Boat (Yellow Flag) (06.15 am. - 08.35 am., 03.30 pm. - 08.00 pm.) Round trip services from Nonthaburi Pier to Ratburana Pier stopping at 10 piers 4. Express Boat (green-Yellow Flag) (06.15 am. - 08.05 am., 04.05 pm. - 06.05 pm.) Round trip services from Pakkret Pier to Sathon Pier stopping at 12 piers. Source: http://www.bangkok-city.com

USEFUL THAI WORDS

In polite conversation, the word “Krup” for men and “Kha” for women is added at the end of most words, phrases or sentences. Hello sa-wat-dee (krup/kha) Thank you kop khun Good morning sa-wat-dee (good afternoon, good evening) Where is tee nai How are you? sabai-dee mai Fine, thanks. sabai dee I cannot speak Thai. poot Thai mai dai How much does it cost? tao rai Very expensive paeng maak Where is the bathroom? hong nam yoo ti nai Good bye sa-wat-dee