Visas and Travel Documents

International delegates please check if you need to apply for Visa or prepare documents to enter Thailand.

Transportation

Conference receptionist with “ECTI-CON 2012” sign board in hand wait for participants (who has advanced booking) at meeting point near exit gate 3 on 14-16 May 2012. After warm welcome, he/she will lead you to take seat or change currency or buy cell phone card and wait for transportation to hotel which will depart by schedule time. Fares are 790 Baht per person per trip for share transportation. Private transportation (no need to wait for schedule time) rate is 3,200 Baht per trip at any time you want. For departure, airport transportation provided with same fares. Departure time from hotel are 02:00, 05:00, 08:00, 11:00, 14:00 and 17:00 on 18-20 May 2012. Departure private transportation (no need to wait for schedule time) is also 3,200 Baht per trip at any time you want.

Email your arrival and departure details to guarantservice@yahoo.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , state your flight number, date and time at least 1 day before your arrival (Thailand local time). Visa on arrival and accompanying person should be stated, if any.

14-16 May 2012 (Arrival)

18-20 May 2012 (Departure) Other hotels from conference venue may 10-15 minutes difference

Remarks

1. Other arrival and departure date please book for private transportation.
2. Participants without booking may be provided seat on shared transportation if available with same fare. Receptionist provided for the appointment period only.
3. Cancellation should be made immediately before your arrival and departure. 
4. Receptionist cell phone number is 081 4412718 (local number) 
5. Print this page and bring it with you to Thailand.

Don’t forget !!! Turn right after custom check point and walk along walkway to exit gate 3

Look for “ECTI-CON 2012” Green - black sign board !!!

Travel to Hua Hin

By Train:
Most trains headed south from Bangkok stop at the Hua Hin Railway Station, so there are numerous trains leaving throughout the day that provide service to Hua Hin. Generally speaking, the train ride takes between 4 and 6 hours; considerably longer than the 2 to 3 hour car ride. However, train fare is cheaper than taxi fare, seats costing between 40 and 100 baht depending on the class and speed of the train. The Hua Hin Station Office is located on Damnoenkasem Rd. For more information, call Tel:            66(0)32-511-073      or visit www.railway.co.th

By Car:
The approximately 200 km drive between Bangkok and Hua Hin can be traveled in 2 to 3 hours. The most direct driving route from Bangkok to Hua Hin is to follow Highway 35 south to Highway No. 4.

By Bus:
Buses between Bangkok and Hua Hin are served by Bangkok’s Sai Tai Mai terminal, and depart every 20 minutes for the 3 ½ hour journey. Fares for first class bus seats cost around 200 baht. There is also bus service that is scheduled to connect Hua Hin with Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport Buses to and from cities in southern Thailand are generally overnight services, departing Hua Hin around 10 pm and arriving early in the morning; such busses cost between 750-1000 baht depending on destination.

By Air:
There are several daily flights between Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport and Hua Hin Airport, which is served by SGA Airlines in association with Nok Air, a subsidiary of Thai Airways. The less than one hour flight aboard a Cessna 208 aircraft costs just over 3,000 baht for a one way ticket.

By taxi:

Travel between Bangkok and Hua Hin by taxi costs approximately 2000 baht (prices should be negotiated beforehand), and takes about 2 ½ hour

Getting Around Hua Hin

Within the town center visitors can get around Hua Hin by foot or on rental bicycles and motorbikes, which allow visitors to explore the area more quickly. 

By Songtaew:
For getting from Hua Hin town to nearby beaches, songtaews (covered pick-up trucks with benches in the back) act as local busses for trips between Hua Hin and Khao Takiab, Khao Tam, and Suan Son. Songtaew service runs approximately from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

By Tuk Tuk:
To get more quickly between destinations in and around town, tuk tuks are quite prevalent and can be hired for a single journey or a full day, the fares for both of which should be agreed upon before setting out.

By Rental Car:
For more do-it-yourself tours of the area there are several rental car companies, both local and international, that provide rental car services. Be aware that only Commercial First Class Insurance provides full coverage on rental cars (as opposed to limited personal or third party only insurance). Most international car rental agencies will offer this insurance (some only for those with a valid international driver’s license) while local companies may or may not. You may wish to request a copy of their insurance policy and ensure that it states "For Commercial Use". Regardless, inspect rental vehicles prior to rental and drive with caution, particularly as traffic in Thailand can be quite confusing, especially the habit of Thai motorcycles drivers to drive on the wrong side of the road.

By Rental Motorbike:
For around 150 to 300 baht per day you can hire your own motorbike, which will typically require you to leave your passport as a deposit. Be sure to inspect bikes prior to rental and drive with extreme caution as rental motorbikes are not normally insured and accidents are frequent. Helmets are required by Thai law.

By Local Bus:
Local buses from Hua Hin to Pranburi and other destinations within the province are also available for very reasonable prices.

By Boat:
For boat service to nearby Koh Singtoh, local boat charters are available for around 800 baht a day, either at the Hua Hin Pier or at Hat Takiab, where it is possible to get a slightly cheaper rate.