Working Session on Profiling Equity Focused Information
23-26 June 2015
Bangkok, Thailand
INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS
I. General
1. The joint UNICEF/ESCAP Working Session on Profiling Equity
Focused Information is scheduled to be held at the United Nations
Conference Centre (UNCC), in Bangkok, Thailand from 23
rd
to 26
th
June
2015.
2. The opening of the session will take place at 09.00 on 23rd June in
meeting room A, UNCC. All subsequent meetings will also be held from
09.00 hours to 12.30 hours and 13.30 hours to 17.00 hours.
II. Registration and identification badges
3. Participants are requested to complete the attached participation form
and return to UNICEF. Forms should be sent to the following focal points:
Sahathaya (Ann) Lekpul - [email protected]
Pushpa Chhetri – [email protected]
4. In order to enable more effective access control and speed up the
screening by security personnel, ESCAP uses photo badges for meeting
participants. These are requested to register and obtain meeting badges with
photo at the registration counter, located on the ground floor, UNCC, from
(08:00 hours to 09:00 hours) on the opening day of the event. Participants
who are not able to register during the time indicated above are requested to
do so upon their arrival at UNCC before going to the conference room.
Only the names of duly registered participants will be included in the list of
participants.
5. For identification and security reasons, all participants are requested to
wear their meeting badges at all times during meetings, social functions and
in the United Nations complex. The loss of a meeting badge should be
communicated to the Conference Management Unit located on the ground
floor of
UNCC behind the registration counter, so that a new one can be
issued immediately.
III. Visa requirements
A. Visa exemption for a maximum of 14, 30 or 90 days for ordinary
passport holders
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6. According to the Immigration Bureau of Thailand, nationals of the
following countries holding ordinary passports may enter and stay in
Thailand for a period not exceeding 14 days, 30 days and 90 days, as per the
list below, without a visa.
Visa exemption for a maximum of 14 days
1. Cambodia
Visa exemption for a maximum of 30 days
1. Australia 26. Macao, China
2. Austria 27. Malaysia
3. Bahrain 28. Monaco
4. Belgium 29. Mongolia
5. Brunei Darussalam 30. Netherlands
6. Canada 31. New Zealand
7. Czech Republic 32. Norway
8. Denmark 33. Oman
9. Estonia 34. Philippines
10. Finland 35. Poland
11. France 36. Portugal
12. Germany 37. Qatar
13. Greece 38. Russian Federation
14. Hong Kong, China 39. Singapore
15. Hungary 40. Slovak Republic
16. Iceland 41. Slovenia
17. Indonesia 42. South Africa
18. Ireland 43. Spain
19. Israel 44. Sweden
20. Italy 45. Switzerland
21. Japan 46. Turkey
22. Kuwait 47. United Arab Emirates
23. Liechtenstein 48. United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Northern Ireland
24. Lao People’s Democratic Republic 49. United States of America
25. Luxembourg 50. Vietnam
Visa exemption for a maximum of 90 days
1. Argentina 4. Republic of Korea
2. Brazil 5. Peru
3. Chile
B. Visa exemption for a maximum of 30 days and 90 days for
diplomatic/official passport holders
7. Nationals of the following countries holding a valid diplomatic or
official passport may enter and stay in Thailand for a period of 30 days and
90 days, as per the list below, without a visa:
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Visa exemption for a maximum of 30 days
1. Cambodia 8. Mongolia
2. China 9. Myanmar
3. Ecuador 10. Oman
4. Hong Kong, China 11. Pakistan (Diplomatic Passports only)
5. Indonesia 12. Sin
g
apore
6. Lao People’s Democratic Republic 13. Vietnam
7. Macao, China
Visa exemption for a maximum of 90 days
1. Albania 22. Luxembourg
2. Argentina 23. Malaysia
3. Austria 24. Mexico
4. Belgium 25. Nepal
5. Bhutan 26. Netherlands
6. Brazil 27. Panama
7. Chile 28. Peru
8. Colombia 29. Philippines
9. Costa Rica 30. Poland
10. Croatia 31. Romania
11. Czech Republic 32. Russian Federation
12. Estonia (Diplomatic Passport only) 33. Slovak Republic
13. France (Diplomatic Passport only) 34. South Africa
14. Germany 35. Spain (Diplomatic Passport only)
15. Hungary 36. Sri Lanka
16. India 37. Switzerland
17. Israel 38. Ta
j
ikistan
18. Italy 39. Tunisia
19. Japan 40. Turkey
20. Republic of Korea 41. Ukraine
21. Liechtenstein 42. Uruguay
C. Visa on arrival for a maximum of 15-day stay
8. Nationals of the following countries/territories holding a valid
ordinary passport may apply for visa, not exceeding 15 days on arrival, at
Suvarnabhumi International Airport, conditional on meeting the
requirements mentioned below:
1. Andorra 10. Lithuania
2. Bulgaria 11. Maldives
3. Bhutan 12. Malta
4. China 13. Mauritius
5. Cyprus 14. Romania
6. Ethiopia 15. San Marino
7. India 16. Saudi Arabia
8. Kazakhstan 17. Ukraine
9. Latvia 18. Uzbekistan
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9. The requirements for a visa on arrival are as follows:
(a) The applicant must possess a passport of at least six-month
validity and must be in possession of a valid return ticket with date of
departure within 15 days of the date of entry;
(b) The applicant must fill out an application form, which is
available at the Visa-on-Arrival counter at Suvarnabhumi International
Airport, and supply one recent passport-sized photograph. A fee of Baht
1,000 applies.
10. Participants from countries other than those listed above are
requested to obtain an appropriate entry visa from the Thai diplomatic or
consular missions at the point of origin or en route prior to entering Thailand.
11. UN staff members travelling on official business with the UN
Laissez-Passer are REQUIRED to obtain appropriate visa before travelling to
Thailand.
12. Furthermore, in line with security procedure for United Nations staff,
travel notification through the Travel Request Information Process (TRIP) is
required prior to any official travel to a non-phase area. Upon notification of
travel on TRIP, United Nations staff members will automatically receive an
updated security advice for United Nations visitors to Thailand. Please visit
https://dss.un.org to apply for this travel notification. United Nations staff are
required to complete the “BASIC SECURITY IN THE FIELD” training
before travelling.
NOTE: The information provided above is accurate as of December 2014. All
participants are advised to consult with the Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate in
their respective countries regarding the latest applicable immigration
requirements prior to their departure to Thailand.
IV. Weather
13. The weather in Bangkok is usually warm and humid. Light tropical
clothing would be appropriate. The conference rooms where the meetings
are to be held are air-conditioned and the temperature is maintained in the
range of 23-24 degrees Celsius (73-75 degrees Fahrenheit).
V. Health and vaccination
14. Upon arrival at the port of entry in Thailand, participants who are the
nationals of or have traveled from/through countries listed below which have
been declared Yellow Fever infected areas must provide an International
Health Certificate proving that they have received a valid Yellow Fever
vaccination at the Health Control Office upon arrival before proceeding
to immigration. A valid vaccination certificate means that the vaccine
was administered at least 10 days prior to travel to the affected country.
The International Health Certificate must also be submitted together
with the visa application form.
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The countries/areas listed below have been declared yellow fever
infected areas:
1. Angola 24. Guyana
2. Argentina 25. Kenya
3. Bolivia 26. Liberia
4. Brazil 27. Mali
5. Benin 28. Mauritania
6. Burkina Faso 29. Niger
7. Burundi 30. Nigeria
8. Cameroon 31. Panama
9. Central African Republic 32. Paraguay
10. Chad 33. Peru
11. Colombia 34. Rwanda
12. Republic of Congo 35. Sao Tome & Principe
13. Cote d’Ivoire 36. Senegal
14. Democratic Republic of Congo 37. Sierra Leone
15. Ecuador 38. Somalia
16. Equatorial Guinea 39. Sudan
17. Ethiopia 40. Suriname
18. French Guiana 41. Tanzania
19. Gabon 42. To
g
o
20. Gambia 43. Trinidad & Tobago
21. Ghana 44. Uganda
22. Guinea 45. Venezuela
23. Guinea-Bissau
In view of the current outbreak of Ebola in some west African
countries, the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand also requires all
individuals who have stayed in or visited Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone,
Mali and Equator (city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo) within
the past three weeks (21 days) to identify themselves at the Health
Control Office at Suvarnabhumi International Airport BEFORE
proceeding to immigration.
Travelers from Ebola and Yellow Fever affected countries are
both required to complete a health declaration form before an
immigration check. Those who fail to follow this protocol may be denied
entry to Thailand (as per the Communicable Disease Act B.E.2523 and
Immigration Act B.E. 2522).
In addition to the above, all UN staff traveling from any of the
EVD-affected countries (Liberia, Guinea Sierra Leone and Mali) for the
past 21 days, are also required to complete the attached MSD EXIT
Clinical Assessment form. Please ensure that the form is certified by a
UN Medical Officer/Physician or approved UN Examining Physician in
the EVD-affected country/duty station. The certified form should be
forwarded to the Medical Service in Bangkok before travel
([email protected]).
First-aid and emergency medical service is available at the Medical
Centre, which is located on the ground floor of the UNCC, during weekdays.
The ESCAP Medical Officer and Nurse are available from 0730 to 1545
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hours, with the exception of lunch time from 1200 to 1245 hours.
Appointments may be made through extensions 1352 or 1761.
The United Nations buildings are smoke-free areas. Smoking is
permitted only in the designated areas outside of the buildings.
VI. Foreign currency declaration
15. Any person who brings or takes an aggregate amount of foreign
currency exceeding US$ 20,000 or its equivalent into or out of the Kingdom
of Thailand shall declare such amount of foreign currency to a Customs
Official. Failure to make such a declaration or making any false declaration
to a Customs official is a criminal offence.
16. Currency exchange facilities are available at hotels and all over
Bangkok. Such services are also available at the Siam Commercial Bank,
United Nations Branch, which is located on the first floor of the Service
Building (telephone extension 2168). The Bank opens from 08:30 to 15:30
hours, with no lunch break, from Monday to Friday.
VII. Airline reservations
17. Many international airlines operate regular services to and from
Bangkok. Participants are advised to secure their return bookings prior to
their departure for Bangkok. If this is not possible, they should make firm
return bookings immediately upon arrival in Bangkok. Travel services are
available through the American Express office located on the first floor of
the Service Building, adjacent to the Siam Commercial Bank.
VIII. Hotel accommodation
18. The following hotels, located relatively close to ESCAP, have been
designated as recommended hotels for which the room rates indicated below
are inclusive of service charge and value added tax.
Name and address
Driving
distance
to UNCC
(min.)
Room type
Daily room rates
(Baht)
Single Double
Shangri-La Hotel

89 Soi Wat Suan Plu, New Road
Bangkok
Tel: +66.2.2367777
Fax: +66.2.2368579
E-mail: thiptera.tanthasri@shangri-la.com
Website: http://www.shangri-la.com
Contact person:
Ms. Thiptera Tanthasri
30-40
Deluxe
Room
5,300
a/c
5,900
a/c
The Sukosol

477 Si Ayuthaya Road, Phayathai
Bangkok
15-25
Deluxe
2,700
a/c
2,900
a/c
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Name and address
Driving
distance
to UNCC
(min.)
Room type
Daily room rates
(Baht)
Single Double
Tel: +66.2.2470123
Fax: +66.2.2470165
E-mail: ratchanikrit@sukosolhotels.com
Website: http://www.sukosolhotels.com
Contact person:
Ms. Ratchaneekrit Khankath
Amari Watergate Hotel & Spa

847 Petchaburi Road
Bangkok
Tel: +66.2.6539000
Fax: +66.2.6539045
E-mail: kanok[email protected]
Website: http://www.amari.com/watergate
Contact person:
Ms. Kanokwan Tangkiattrakul
20-30
Deluxe
3,000
a/b/c
3,200
a/b/c
Pullman Bangkok Kingpower

8 Rangnam Road, Kweag Thanon-Phayathai,
Rachathewi
Bangkok
Tel: +66.2.6809999 Ext. 2529
Fax: +66.2.6809998
E-mail: sm@pullmanbangkokkingpower.com
Website: http://www.pullmanbangkokkingpower.com
Contact person:
Ms. Orawan Jirathanasin
20-25
Superior
Deluxe
Executive
Executive
suite
3,055
a/c
3,376
a/c
4,018
a/c
5,088
a/c
3,269
a/c
3,590
a/c
4,232
a/c
5,302
a/c
Four Seasons Hotel

155 Rajadamri Road
Bangkok
Tel: +66.2.1268866
Fax: +66.2.2539195
E-mail: suparat.lertbusayanukul@fourseasons.com
Website: http://www.fourseasons.com
Contact person:
Ms. Suparat Lertbusayanukul
30
Deluxe
3,900
a/c
4,600
a/c
Crowne Plaza Bangkok

Lumpini Park Hotel
952 Rama 4 Road
Bangkok
Tel: +66.2.6329000
Fax: +66.2.6329001
E-mail: chalita.chokvanit@ihg.com
Website: http://www.crowneplaza.com
Contact person:
Ms. Chalita Chokvanit
30
Superior
3,700
a/c
3,700
a/c
Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square

392/44 Siam Square Soi 6
30
Standard
3,414
a/c
3,414
a/c
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Name and address
Driving
distance
to UNCC
(min.)
Room type
Daily room rates
(Baht)
Single Double
Rama 1 Road Pathumwan
Bangkok
Tel: +66.2.2098888
Fax: +66.2.2551824
E-mail: h1031-sl1@accor.com
Website: http://www.novotelbkk.com/unitednations/
Contact person:
Ms. Jarunun Sripromma
Superior
Executive
Premier
Floor
3,767
a/c
4,238
a/c
3,767
a/c
4,238
a/c
Royal Princess Larn Luang Hotel

269 Larnluang Road
Bangkok
Tel: +66.2.2813088
Fax: +66.2.2801314
E-mail: benjarat@royalprincesslarnluang.com
Website: http://www.royalprincesslarnluang.com
Contact person:
Ms. Benjarat Rusakul
5-10
Superior
Superior
Plus
Deluxe
2,700
a/b/c
3,000
a/b/c
3,300
a/b/c
2,900
a/b/c
3,200
a/b/c
3,500
a/b/c
Grand China Hotel

215 Yaowarat Road
Bangkok
Tel: +66.2.2249977, +66.2.2247997
Fax: +66.2.2247999
E-mail: sale@grandchina.com
Website: http://www.grandchina.com
Contact person:
Ms. Phet-Anong Naksuthi
15-20
Deluxe
2,500
a/b/c
2,700
a/b/c
Prince Palace Hotel

488/800 Bo Bea Tower
Damrongrak Road, Klong Mahanak
Bangkok
Tel: +66.2.6281111
Fax: +66.2.6281000
E-mail: wannajit@princepalace.co.th
Website: http://www.princepalace.co.th
Contact person:
Ms. Wannajit Chulamakorn
10-15
Superior
1,700
a/b
1,900
a/b
Siam @ Siam Design Hotel & Spa

865 Rama 1 Road,
Wangmai, Patumwan
Bangkok
Tel: +66.2.2173000
Fax: +66.2.2173030
E-mail: dos@siamatsiam.com
Website: http://www.siamatsiam.com
Contact person:
Ms. Prapaphan Chanapokakul
15-20
Superior
3,300
a/c
3,600
a/c
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Name and address
Driving
distance
to UNCC
(min.)
Room type
Daily room rates
(Baht)
Single Double
Nouvo City Hotel

2 Samsen 2, Samsen Road,
Banglumphu, Pranakorn
Bangkok
Tel: +66.2.2827500 Ext. 0110
Fax: +66.2.2821243
E-mail: adam@nouvocityhotel.com
Website: http://www.nouvocityhotel.com
Contact person:
Mr. Adam Phadungsilp
5-10
Superior
Deluxe
Grand
Deluxe
1,600
a/b/c
1,900
a/b/c
2,200
a/b/c
1,800
a/b/c
2,100
a/b/c
2,400
a/b/c
Trang Hotel

99/1 Wisutkasat Road
Bangkok
Tel: +66.2.2822141-4
Fax: +66.2.2803610
E-mail: reservations@tranghotelbangkok.com
Website: http://www.tranghotelbangkok.com
Contact person:
Ms. Thongtem Lerknawapairoj
5-10
Superior
Superior
Premium
Deluxe
1,400
a/b
1,600
a/b
1,800
a/b
1,400
a/b
1,600
a/b
1,800
a/b
Hotel Dé Moc (former Thai Hotel)

78 Prajatipatai Road
Bangkok
Tel: +66.2. 6292100-5
Fax: +66.2.2801299
E-mail: sales@buddygroupthailand.com
Website: http://www.hoteldemoc.com
Contact person:
Ms. Chalita Sombutboon
5-10
Standard
Superior
1,300
a/b
1,500
a/b
1,500
a/b
1,700
a/b
Riva Surya – Bangkok

23 Phra Arthit Road
Bangkok
Tel: +66.2.6335000
Fax: +66.2.6335050
E-mail: info@rivasuryabangkok.com
Website: http://www.rivasuryabangkok.com
Contact person:
Ms. Thannaree Ketkaew
10-15
Urban
Riva
Deluxe
Premium
3,220
a/c
3,760
a/c
4,160
a/c
4,590
a/c
3,520
a/c
4,060
a/c
4,460
a/c
4,890
a/c
a. Inclusive of daily American breakfast, service charge and government tax.
b. Complimentary transport services provided according to fixed schedules, from the hotel
to UNCC in the morning and back to the hotel in the evening.
*Hotel Dé Moc and Golden Tulip Essential VAsu Hotel have one way transfer from hotel to
UNCC.
c. Free Internet Access.
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19. Participants are requested to contact the hotel directly at least 10
working days in advance and provide the participant’s full name, date and
time of check-in and check-out, flight numbers and contact details.
20. The rates provided in the table are as of 1 January 2015 and subject
to change without notice. Please confirm the room rates with the hotel
directly.
IX. Payment of hotel accounts
21. Before departure from Bangkok, participants should settle directly
with the respective hotels all accounts, including room charges and other
expenses, such as for local and long-distance telephone calls, Internet use,
business center use, laundry, room and hotel transportation services, mini-bar
items, as well as restaurant and bar services. Participants are also responsible
for any charges incurred with respect to rooms remaining vacant owing to
late arrival or rescheduled departure for which inadequate prior notice is
given.
X. Transport from and to Airport
22. Participants should make their own transportation arrangements from
Suvarnabhumi Airport to their respective hotels. Limousine, metered-taxi
and bus services are readily available at the airport. Detailed information
about Suvarnabhumi Airport can be found at
http://www.suvarnabhumiairport.com.
23. To avail themselves of the limousines and public metered-taxis
services as indicated above, it is strongly recommended that participants
contact only the authorized officials at the counters located in the
airport arrival zone. The officials, upon contact, will issue a ticket for the
assignment of either a limousine or a public metered-taxi for transporting
passengers to the desired destination. Participants may access public taxi
counters by exiting gates 3 or 9 of the arrival zone in Survarnabhumi Airport.
In addition to toll fees, there is a 50 Baht surcharge to be added to the meter
charge from airport to the city.
XI. Transport to attend meetings
24. Most hotels indicated in paragraph 17 provide complimentary
transport, according to fixed schedules, to and from UNCC. Otherwise,
participants must make their own transport arrangements in order to attend
meetings.
XII. Internet services
25. Eight personal computers (PCs) with a high-speed internet
connection are available in the Internet Café on level 1 of UNCC for the use
of participants free of charge. In addition, free wireless internet access is
available in all conference and meeting rooms and in the public areas of the
UNCC.
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XIII. Catering services
26. Catering services are available at the cafeteria, which is located on
level 1 of UNCC, from 1100 to 1400 hours for lunch. Rajapruek Lounge, on
the ground floor of UNCC, is open from 0700 to 1700 hours on Monday
through Thursday, and from 0700 to 1900 hours on Friday. The canteen, on
the ground floor of the Service Building, is open from 0700 to 1300 hours.
In addition, a Coffee Corner, which serves sandwiches, pastries, coffee, tea
and soft drinks, is located on level 1, UNCC and is open from 0700 to 1700
hours.
XIV. Accessibility support for persons with disabilities
27. In order to enhance accessibility to the United Nations Conference
Centre (UNCC) for persons with diverse disabilities, whether visual,
physical, brain lesions, hearing or speech impairments, a set of assistive
devices will be available upon request in a designated area at the
Registration Counter, ground floor, UNCC.
XV. Banking facilities
28. Banking services are available at the Siam Commercial Bank, United
Nations Branch, located on the first floor of the Service Building, from 0830
to 1530 hours during weekdays. (telephone extension 2168).
XVI. Daily subsistence allowance (DSA)
29. The current DSA for Bangkok is $ 221 per day. The current UN
exchange rate is THB 32.49 = USD 1.
30. Any participants who are unable to stay for the duration of the
session are requested to inform the UNICEF Country Office as soon as
possible after arrival, so that the DSA can be adjusted accordingly.
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We look forward to welcoming you in Bangkok