Institute of International Education
2006 U.S. Higher Education Fairs in Asia

Bangkok, Thailand
October 7, 2006 (Saturday)

- Fair Schedule
- Fair Venue
- Who Attends the Fair?
- Fair Cost
- Shipping Information
- Visa Information
- Hotel Information
- Links to Country & City Guides
- Fair Coordinator Contact Information

Fair Schedule
 
8:00 am    Registration
8:30 am Briefing session
10:00 am Set up
11:00 am   Lunch
12:30 pm   Fair Opens
5:00 pm    Fair Ends
 
Fair Venue
   
Imperial Queen's Park Hotel
199 Sukhumvit Soi 22
Bangkok 10110
Thailand

Fair Costs
   
Date
Country
City
Price (US$)
IIE Member
Non-IIE Member
Literature Only
10/7 (Sat)
Thailand
Bangkok
575
595
250

Who Attends the Fair?
   

The U.S. Higher Education Fair in Bangkok is the biggest U.S. study fair in the country. There were 62 institutions participated in the Fair.

At the 2005 Fair, there were about a thousand attendees: 85 % are graduate students and 15 % are undergraduate students.

This year, we will try to draw more undergraduate students to the Fair.


Shipping Information
   


OCS will again be working with IIE this year as an official shipper of exhibitor materials.

Participating institutions who choose to ship with OCS will not need to make any international shipments. Instead, all boxes can be forwarded to our OCS trade fair hub in Boston.

From there, OCS will take care of the rest:

• Confirm box counts, notify customers
• Re-pack / re-tape boxes if necessary
• Label boxes with university name, destination, representative name
• Prepare export & customs documents & licensing where required
• Palletize boxes (boxes will be shipped on wrapped skids for greater protection and accountability)
• Transport - by air express - all material to proper destination
• Clear foreign customs for you; OCS takes responsibility as Importer of Record
• Defer customs duties/taxes (OCS pays those fees up front on your behalf)
• Store your materials in our overseas OCS stations prior to fair date
• Deliver to exhibition site on schedule

All you have to do is show up at the fair.

Complete shipping instructions will be emailed to all registered participants. You can always contact OCS at fairs@shipOCS.com or by calling toll-free in the U.S. 1-877-2222-OCS.

Note: for participants NOT using OCS

If you decide to use another carrier to ship directly overseas, your ship-to address will still be OCS in each destination country. IIE has appointed OCS in each Fair city to receive freight.

After you register for the fair, OCS will send you instructions on where to send boxes in each city, and what the receiving fees will be.

Please do NOT ship any materials to the offices of IIE or the fair organizers .

It will be the responsibility of your carrier to get your materials overseas to OCS. They will need to clear customs, settle duty / tax, and deliver to the OCS station in each destination country. Neither OCS nor IIE will be able to assist if your packages are delayed in customs or undeliverable due to improper labeling.

Complete shipping instructions will be emailed to all registered participants. You can always contact OCS at fairs@shipOCS.com or by calling toll-free in the U.S. 1-877-2222-OCS.


Visa Information
   

Visitors from the United States can obtain 15-day transit visas at the airport. These may NOT be extended. If you overstay your tourist visa, you must pay 200 Baht per day. If you plan to stay more than 15 days you should apply for a 60-day tourist visa at the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington, D.C. or at the Consulates in New York, Chicago or Los Angeles at the addresses below:

The Royal Thai Embassy
1024 Wisconsin Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC 20007
Phone: (202) 944-3600
Fax: (202) 944-3611
E-mail: thai.wsn@thaiembdc.org
Website: http://www.thaiembdc.org

Royal Thai Consulate Office
611 North Larchmont Boulevard, 2nd Floor,
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Phone: (323) 962-9574-77, 962-2060
Fax: (323) 962-2128, 962-2070
E-mail: thai-la@mindspring.com
Website: http://www.thai-la.net

Royal Thai Consulate-General
700 North Rush Street
Chicago, IL 60611-2504
Phone: (312) 664-3129
Fax: (312) 664-3230
E-mail: thaichicago@aol.com

Royal Thai Consulate Office
351 E. 52nd. St.
New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 754-1770, 754-2536, 754-1896
Fax: (213) 754-1907
E-mail: thainycg@aol.com


Hotel
   

Bangkok has a superb range of hotel accommodations. IIE has discounts at the following hotels:

The Imperial Queen's Park Hotel
199 Sukhumvit Soi 22,
Bangkok 10110
Thailand
Tel: +662-261-9000
Fax: +662-261-9530-4
www.imperialhotels.com
E-mail: niramol@imperialhotels.com
IIE Rate: 3,000-3,200 Baht++

Novotel, Siam Square****
Contact:Phongchira Wongpaitoon
Phone: (662)55-6888 ext 2418
Fax: (662) 255-2445 (Direct to sales)
E-mail: cprpsale@novotelbkk.com
IIE Rate: 2,800-3,000 Baht++

Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel*****
Contact: Ms. Prapaphan Chanapokakul
Phone: (662) 254-1234 Fax:(662) 254-6308
E-mail:prapaphan.chanapokakul@hyattintl.com
IIE Rate: US$155-180++

The Westin Grande Sukhumvit****
Contact: Panadda Pongcharoen
Phone: (662)-651-1000 Fax: (662) 651-1080
E-mail: panadda.pongcharoen@westin.com
IIE Rate: US$80-130++

Pathumwan Princess Hotel****
Contact: Chanya Teinchavalit
Phone: (662)
E-mail: ppb@dusit.com
IIE Rate: 2,000-2,650 Baht++

Landmark Hotel****
Contact: Mr. Krit Lekhana
Phone: (662) 254-0404 Fax: (662) 253-4259
Email: sales@landmarkbangkok.com
IIE Rate: 3,400-3,600 Baht (Net)

The Arnoma Hotel****
Contact: Mr. Jakrit Kosiyakul
Phone: (662) 255-3410 Fax: (662) 255-3456
E-mail: sales@arnoma.com
IIE Rate: 2,200 Baht (net/night)

Four Seasons Hotel*****
Contact: Ms. Bang-onsiri Veerapong
Phone: (662) 251-6127 ext 1130-3
Fax: (662) 253-9195
E-mail: bang-onsiri.veerapong@fourseasons.com
IIE Rate: US$140-160++

The Ambassador Hotel (Tower Wing)***
Contact: Mr. Chitsanu Sukprasert
Phone: (662) 254-0444 ext. 1614
Fax: (662) 254-7506
E-mail: amtelsal@ksc.th.com
IIE Rate: 1,100-3,800 Baht++

* Please note that as October falls in the high season, if you want to avail yourself of IIE Bangkok's hotel discount you should request IIE Bangkok's assistance at least two months in advance. And If you would like to make reservations directly from the US please indicate Institute of International Education or IIE in order to get the discount rates.


Links to Country & City Guides
   

Tourism Authority of Thailand

Lonely Planet World Guide, Destination Thailand

Tourism Authority of Thailand Bangkok Guide

Lonely Planet World Guide, Destination Bangkok


Fair Coordinator Contact Information
   

Dr. Chalintorn N. Burian
Regional Director for Southeast Asia
Institute of International Education
6th Floor, Maneeya Center North
518/3 Ploenchit Road, Pathumwan
Bangkok 10330
Thailand
Phone: (662) 652-0653
Fax: (662) 652-06332706
E-mail: iiethai@bkk.iie.org

Chutkeaw Ratanachamnong, "Art"
Program Officer - Advising and Educational Services
Institute of International Education
6th Floor, Maneeya Center North
518/3 Ploenchit Road, Pathumwan
Bangkok 10330
Thailand
Phone : (662) 652-0653 ext.122
Fax : (662) 652-0633
E-mail: chutkeaw@bkk.iie.org