Delegate Information
On this page, and the other sub-pages in nevigation bar menu,
we have collected some useful information for the conference delegates.
The Emerald Hotel
Address: 99/1 Rachadapisek Road, Din Daeng, Bangkok 10400 Thailand
Phone: +66 2276 4567
Website: https://www.emeraldhotel.com/
See more infomation: Venue
Local Time
In November – UTC+7 hour
The times in the different programmes are all Thailand time (UTC + 7h).
Arrival to the conference
There will be a reception table in the hotel lobby on November 3, 2024 for signing in to the conference. Other times see the Conference Secretariat or hotel reception.
Conference Secretariat
A secretariat will be open 08:00 to 20:00 during the conference. The secretariat is placed nearly hotel reception desk in the hotel lobby.
Information and notices during the conference will be placed on infomation boards in the hotel lobby.
IT During the conference (Pending)
Dress Code
Cocktails and gala dinner: Semi formal
Outside of cocktails and gala dinner: Casual
Refreshments and Drinks
Refreshments and drinks from the hotel bar may be paid or charged to the room.
During the IARU cocktails, at the nearby restaurant, drinks are for free during the first hour. After the first hour, drinks are on each personal account. Drinks may be paid or charged to the room.
Conference Amateur Radio Station - HS19IARU (Pending)
Currency
Thai currency unit is "Baht" (plural bahts), abbreviated as THB or " ฿ ", 1 $ = 36.9506 ฿. Foreign currencies may be changed into Thai baht at banks, lot of exchange bureaus or in some hotels. Approximate average exchange rates as of April 1, 2024 are:
For the exchange rates of other currencies, please use www.xe.com
Normally change bureau offer better rate than airports bureau.
Credit Cards
The most hotels, restaurants, car rental agencies, malls and even small shops accept major credit cards (Visa and MasterCard are most popular). There are several ATM in Bangkok
Weather
Average maximal and minimal temperatures in late October – beginning of November in Bangkok are between 33-35° C during the day and 22-24 ° C during the nights
Electricity
AC power voltage in Thailand is 220 V, frequency 50 Hz.
Virtually all power outlet in Thailand are "Universal Power Outlet". (see below) compatible with Type A, Type B, Type C and Type O
Tourist SIM
Tourist SIM available at the airport 24h.
https://www.ais.th/en/consumers/package/international/tourist-plan
https://www.ais.th/en/consumers/package/international/tourist-plan/where-to-buy
Telephone
For calls from all countries to a number in Thailand the dialling code is +66.
For international calls from Thailand the dialling code is 009 + Country Code.
Emergency Numbers
Police Service 191
Fire Fighter Service 199
Emergency Medical Service 1669