CLIMATE

There are typical three seasons in Thailand. Typical duration and temperature are as follows:
1. Rainy season (June to October) with monthly average temperature ranging between 24-32 degrees Celsius
2. Summer (March to May) with temperatures ranging between 30-38 degrees Celsius
3. Winter (November to February) with temperature in the range of 10-22 degree Celsius.
The annual average temperature of Bangkok is around 28 degrees Celsius, with an average humidity of 60%. An umbrella may be useful for intermittent showers common to the city.


TIME ZONE

The time in Thailand is seven hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+7).


CLOTHING

Clothing made of light fabrics, such as cotton, linen, is best suitable for outdoors in our warm and humid climate. For formal occasions, a jacket and tie or Thai official dress (with short or long sleeves) is encouraged for men. A comfortable Blouse or trouser suit is encouraged for female participants.


VISA

Citizens of selected countries, holding valid passports or travel documents, are entitled to visit Thailand for the purpose of pleasure for a period of 30 days without applying for a visa. Citizens of an additional set of countries may apply for a 30-day visa upon arrival. However, please check with the Royal Thai Embassy nearest you for up to date information. If a visa is needed, please ensure that your visa application is approved prior to your departure. http://www.mfa.go.th


CREDIT CARDS

Major credit cards such as American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, and Visa are widely used and accepted. A 3-5 percent additional charge may be applied in some stores. Please double check with individual stores prior to use.


LANGUAGE

The conference will be conducted in English. In Thailand, Thai is the official language, while English is mandatory subject in public schools. Given Thailand’s travel industry has a big impact on economy, Englishis widely spoken and understood in business and tourist areas. Visitors will find English and a select few European languages spoken in most hotels, shops and restaurants in major tourist destinations throughout the country.Most highway signage is in both English and Thai.


TO GET TO CHIANG MAI

To get to Chiang Mai, some airlines offer direct flights to Chiang Mai. Most of the international airline will need to connect flights at Suwannabhumi International Airport or Don Muang International Airport. All the low cost airlines are based on Don Muang International airport, such Air Asia and Lion Air. So, please check the airport that you are going to use before booking the connecting flight. Besides of airplane, you can also get to Chiang Mai by train and bus, but not really recommended.


CHIANG MAI AIRPORT (CNX)

Chiang Mai is a major gateway to Northern Thailand that is becoming an increasingly popular tourist destination and its international airport welcomes over 2 million visitors per year, receiving 130 flights a week from Bangkok as well as Singapore, China, Taiwan, Myanmar and Laos. The airport has a full range of facilities to offer to its visitors.

Located less than 10 minutes by taxi from the city center, Chiang Mai International Airport consists of a domestic and international terminals in a single building.

There are travel agent offices at the airport and customer service desks for Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines, Bangkok Airways, AirAsia, Nok Air, and a number of other airlines. There are several exchange bureaus and ATMs in the terminal as well.

Chiang Mai Airport has several food outlets, including two coffee shops, a deli and a fast food outlet. There are also a number of shops selling silk, handicrafts, fresh produce and souvenirs.

Within the departure lounge there are additional food and merchandise shops.

Transportation to and from the airport is available via the Super-Highway and Chiang Mai-Hod Road with public taxi service.

Book transfers to and from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), taxis, vans, and executive cars through our search engine, it’s easy and fast to use!

There are several kinds of transportation services provided for passengers, including limousine and car rental services. Transportation service counters are located on the 1st floor opposite domestic and international arrival lounges.

Chiang Mai Airport is located a short distance from the city center and songteaw and tuk-tuks are readily available to provide taxi services outside the terminal building. Expect to pay 160 baht for a taxi to most destinations in the city, while the return trip to the airport costs around 100 baht. Many hotels will arrange free transfer to and from the airport. Check with your hotel to see if they provide this service.

for more infomation