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91st Lions Clubs International Convention 2008, Bangkok Thailand
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Security in Thailand
- Is there any impacts or risks to this LCI 2008 from the Violence situation in Southern Part of Thailand?
The crisis in Southern Part of Thailand is covered only 3 Provinces, Yala, Narathiwas and Pattani, which located more than 1,100 km. to Bangkok. To assure the situation will not spread over this areas, Thai Government has closely monitored and controlled the situation.
- How is the politic situation in Thailand?
Thailand is right on the path back to a full-fledged parliamentary democracy. Currently, Thailand has a new government from the latest General Election on 23 December last year. The official appointment of a new Prime Minister, Mr. Samak Sundaravej, has been endorsed by the King of Thailand last January. Recently, the new Cabinet-Council is completely formed. Moreover, the Government has established an initial policy of stimulating the economy to restore the confidence of investors as well.
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Transportation
- What are list of airlines that fly to Bangkok?
Bangkok is one of Asia's largest hubs; practically every airline that flies to Asia also flies to Bangkok, meaning competition is stiff and prices are low.
Also currently Thai Airways which is the Thai national airways and the official sponsor of LCI 2008 offers special discount tickets for 91st Lions Clubs International Convention’s attendees. You may find the information here http://www.roarbangkok2008.com/th/event.php
- What is the best transportation for me to get Around Bangkok
There are many choices of transportation in Bangkok but the most convenient way to get around Bangkok we would like to recommend is the Sky Train (BTS) and MRT which covers most of downtown highlighted places.
Linkage to BTS: http://www.bts.co.th/en/index.asp
Linkage to MRT: http://www.bangkokmetro.co.th/Index.aspx?Lang=En&Menu
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Money
- What is the Currency of Thailand?
The currency of Thailand is the baht
Currency Notes
Paper baht comes in denominations of 20 (green), 50 (blue), 100 (red), 500 (purple) and 1000 (beige).
Currency Coins
There are 100 satang in one baht; coins include 25-satang and 50-satang pieces and baht in denominations of 1, 2, 5 and 10.
Thai baht is in denominations of:
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1000 Baht front |
1000 Baht back |
500 Baht front |
500 Baht back |
100 Baht front |
100 Baht back |
50 Baht front |
50 Baht back |
20 Baht front |
20 Baht back |
- How to check the Exchange Rate?
You can check the Exchange Rate at Bank of Thailand Website which provided below. http://www.bot.or.th/bothomepage/databank/FinMarkets/ExchangeRate/exchange_e.asp
- Where to exchange the money?
Major currency bills and travellers cheques are cashed easily at airport, hotels, tourist shops, all provincial banks, shopping centres and money changers. Travellers cheques are best changed in banks (you will need your passport).
- What is the Banking Hours in Thailand?
Official banking hours are from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm, Monday to Friday. Banks are closed over the weekend and on public holidays. Licensed banking outlets in department stores and shopping malls stay open after official banking hours until 8.00 pm and remain open over weekends and public holidays.
There is no restriction on the amount of foreign exchange and Thai currency that may be brought into the country. Foreign visitors or persons in transit may freely take out of the country all foreign exchange that they had brought in without limit.
However, overseas visitors may not take out Thai currency exceeding 50,000 baht per person except for trips to Thailand's bordering countries where an amount of up to 100,000 baht per person is allowed. Foreign tourists are freely allowed to take out gold ornaments.
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Accommodation
- How to check the accommodation rate and expense?
Most highlighted hotel in Bangkok has offered a special room rate for all LCI attendees during the convention; you may check this special rate from Lions Clubs Website http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/pdfs/hotels.pdf
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Pre-Post Tour
- If I would like to spend a few more days in Thailand, where should I visit?
There are a plenty destinations in Thailand, after the convention, please spend a few day in Thailand. In our website, we’ve screened useful travel linkages for you. You may find it at www.roarbangkok2008.com/th/high.php
Also, our official tour operator, TCOT Company Limited, has carefully selected many interested Pre and Post Package Tour Programs for your enjoyment during your stay. To find the Package Tour, please follow this link www.tcot-thailand.com
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Customs – Related Information
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What is the custom related information for Traveler that I should know?
The ATA Carnet allows the temporary import of exhibition and advertising materials, commercial samples, and scientific equipment from a signatory to the Conventions governing ATA Carnets into Thailand. As long as the conditions for the use of a Carnet are observed, its use permits temporary importation without payment of duty and with the minimum of restrictions.
The ATA Carnet holders arriving in Thailand should contact Customs officers at the Red Channel upon their arrival. Customs formalities and clearance of goods under ATA Carnets are to be processed and completed at the airport.
At the point of departure, the ATA Carnet holders are required to complete a re-exportation form, consisting of Re-Exportation Counterfoil and Re-Exportation Voucher, and submit them together with the re-exported goods to the Customs officials for verification. The Re-Exportation Counterfoil will have to be retained by the ATA Carnet holder while the Re-Exportation Voucher will be retained by Customs at the point of departure.
Carnets may also be obtained for temporary duty/tax free export of goods from Thailand to a foreign country. Please contact the International Chamber of Commerce for application details.
For downloadable document please click here  tempImport.pdf
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Vaccinations
- Do we need to have any vaccinations before our trip to Thailand?
From the regulation of The Thai Immigration Bureau, there are list of some countries whose citizens require Yellow Fever vaccination before visiting Thailand.
In which case an International Health Certificate must be provided.
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List of countries whose citizens require Yellow Fever vaccination
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Angola |
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Ecuador |
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Mali |
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Tanzania |
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Benin |
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Equatorialguin |
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Mauritania |
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Togo |
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Bolivia |
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Ethiopia |
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Niger |
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Uganda |
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Brazil |
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French-Guinea |
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Nigeria |
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Venezuela |
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Burkinahfaso |
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Gabon |
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Panama |
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Zaire |
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Burundi |
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Gambia |
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Peru |
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Cameroon |
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Ghana |
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Rwada |
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Central - African |
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Guiana |
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Sao tome&Principe |
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Chad |
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Guinea Bissau |
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Senegal |
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Columbia |
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Guyana |
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Sierra Leone |
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Congo |
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Kenya |
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Somalia |
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Coted ' Ivoire |
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Liberria |
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Sudan |
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Surinam |
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Traveling with a Pet
- If I have to bring in my pets, what are things I have to prepare prior to my departure?
Attendees who intend to bring in pets, animal or any animal parts should adhere to the relevant regulations. The Animal Quarantine Office at the airport is in charge of this matter.
Documents Required for Pet Import
1) Certificate of Vaccination against Rabies. The vaccinated date must not less than 30 days, but not longer than 1 year.
2) Health Certificate: Owner Need to take the pet to issue the Health Certificate (English language) From Official Veterinarian in your country (by Government ) only, Pet passport from EU can not use.
3) Copy Passport of the owner/shipper. Copy passport is required only the photo page only.
4) Import Permit from Department Livestock Department
Recommendation for Import of Dog and Cat to Thailand
1) The animal (s) must be vaccinated against rabies wherever possible, a period of 30 days before the departure is recommended. Other vaccination is voluntary. A dog or cat that is younger than 3 months old is not allowed to import.
2) Prior to export, the originals as well as photocopies of
? Certificate of Rabies Vaccination? Passport or other identification of the owner? Health Certificate issue by Government
3) When arrive Suvarnabhumi airport ,contact Animal Quarantine station, locate opposite Luggage claim No.8 (open 24Hr daily) +662-134-0636
4)The Animals should arrive during daytime. If arrival is after 4:00 PM, special Customs clearance can be arranged. I'm recommended to send your pet as excess baggage. Don't send by cargo.
5) The processes for Import other kinds of pets is nearly the same, but have a bit difference. For more details, you can contact the Suvarnabhumi Airport Animal Quarantine Station at the below address.
Suvarnabhumi Airport Animal Quarantine Station
Free Zone Area, CE 1 Building
Tel 662-134-7031
E-mail qsap_bkk@dld.go.th
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