GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
AIRPORT
International Flight
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Don Mueang International Airport
Domestic Flight
Buriram Airport
Participants are encouraged to book their international flights either directly to Don Mueang International Airport or through Suvarnabhumi Airport
in Bangkok. From there, participants need to transfer to a local flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Buriram Airport. The journey from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Don Mueang International Airport takes approximately 1 hour by car.
We highly recommend booking international flights directly to Don Mueang International Airport for transferring to a local flight to Buriram Airport. This route is preferable because it simplifies your transfer process and avoids
the additional travel time between the two airports. Additionally, there are
a limited number of local flights available to Buriram Airport making it more convenient to connect through Don Mueang.
In case participants choose to travel to Suvarnabhumi Airport, they should arrive at least 3-4 hours prior to their domestic flight to allow sufficient time for the transfer.
There is an airline operating from Don Mueang International Airport, namely Air Asia.
Please check their schedules and local flight details on the following website and table below.
Air Asia: https://www.airasia.com/en/gb
Note: 1. In case participants are unable to arrive in time for the domestic flight to Buriram Province, the Ministry of Education, Thailand, recommends staying at the Amari Don Muang Hotel and depart for Buriram the following day.
2. The travel time from Buriram Airport to the meeting venue is approximately 30 minutes. During the time of the meeting, a major event (Supercar Racing) will also be taking place. It is highly advisable to book your tickets and hotel accommodation (for those who are self-funding) in advance.
PASSPORT AND VISA REQUIREMENTS
Participants should be in possession of a valid passport or travel documents. If they require an entry visa for Thailand, please contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of Thailand.
Thailand Visa Exemption for the Participating Countries the 13th ASEAN Education Ministers Meeting and the Related Meetings
As of 17 April 2024
| No. | Countries | Ordinary Passport | Diplomatic/Official Passport |
| 1. | Australia | 30 | |
| 2. | Brunei Darussalam | 30 | 30 |
| 3. | Cambodia | 14 | 30 |
| 4. | China | 30 | 30 |
| 5. | India | 15 (Visa on Arrival) | 90 |
| 6. | Indonesia | 30 | 30 |
| 7. | Japan | 30 | 90 |
| 8. | Laos | 30 | 30 |
| 9. | Malaysia | 30 | 30 |
| 10. | Myanmar | 14 | 30 |
| 11. | New Zealand | 30 | |
| 12. | Philippines | 30 | 90 |
| 13. | Russia | 30 | 90 |
| 14. | Republic of Korea | 90 | 90 |
| 15. | Singapore | 30 | 30 |
| 16. | Timor-Leste | 30 | |
| 17. | Viet Nam | 30 | 30 |
| 18. | USA | 30 |
Reference:
– Summary of Countries and Territories entitled for Visa Exemption and Visa on Arrival to Thailand
https://image.mfa.go.th/mfa/0/zE6021nSnu/เอกสาร/VOA.pdf
TRANSPORTATION
Upon arrival at the Don Mueang International Airport and Suvarnabhumi Airport as well as Buriram Airport to the hotel, all delegates will be welcomed by the MoE Thailand team. Airport transfers to and from all Airports will be arranged and covered by the host in accordance with the schedule of arrival and departure provided as follows:
The host will provide the following vehicles to each ASEAN Member State, EAS Member countries , ASEAN Secretariat and Timor Leste for the duration of all meetings. For any changes or updates of the flight schedule, please inform Security and Transportation team in due course at the e-mail address: wimon.l@sueksa.go.th and cc. jirath.s@sueksa.go.th
Level | Type of Vehicle | Schedule |
| BMW or equivalent | 24-27 August 2024 |
| Toyota Camry or equivalent | 22-27 August 2024 |
| Mini Van | 22-27August 2024 |
REGISTRATION
The Ministry of Education of Thailand would be greatly appreciative if you could complete an online registration on meeting website which can be accessed from now to 1 July 2024.
Website: 13ased.moe.go.th
Registration link: Registration for the 13th ASEAN Education Ministers’ Meeting and Related Meetings (google.com)
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
A medical team will assist delegates requiring medical assistance during their stay in Bangkok and Buriram Province. Your Liaison Officer will be responsible for coordinating with the medical team if needed. Please ensure that you provide any necessary medical requirements in your registration form.
SECURITY
LIAISON OFFICERS
Liaison Officers (LOs) will be assigned to each ASEAN Member State, ASEAN Plus Three and EAS Member countries, ASEAN Secretariat and Timor-Leste as follows:
– One LO will be assigned for Ministers of ASEAN Member States, APT and EAS Member countries, Timor-Leste, as well as the Secretary General or Deputy Secretary General of ASEAN.
– One LO will be designated for Senior Officials and Delegation ASEAN Member States, ASEAN Plus Three, East Asia Summit Member Countries and ASEAN Secretariat
SECRETARIAT AND CONTACT INFORMATION
The meetings, hosted by the Ministry of Education of Thailand and related agencies, are directed by Dr. Suthep Kaengsanthia, Permanent Secretary of Education. Contacts for further inquiries regarding the administrative arrangements are as follows:
- General Information
13ASED Secretariat E-mail: 13ased@sueksa.go.th
Ms. Kusuma Nawaphanpimol
Director of Regional Cooperation Unit
Mobile: +66 89 213 3392 E-mail: Kusuma.n@sueksa.go.th
Ms. Rungkan Punpukdee
Senior Officer
Mobile: +66 99 496 2364 E-mail: rungkan.p@sueksa.go.th
Mr. Thanchit Padungsupalai
Foreign Relations Officer (ASEAN Affairs)
Mobile: +66 81 208 8203 E-mail: thanchit.p@sueksa.go.th
- Security and Transportation
Ms. Wimon Lumpiganonth
Director of International Administration Unit
Mobile: +66 81 401 6295 Email: wimon.l@sueksa.go.th
Mr. Jirath Saendee
Foreign Relations Officer
Mobile: +66 65 964 5562 Email: jirath.s@sueksa.go.th
- Media and Press
Ms. Komutee Yamolanan
Director of Strategy and International Information Unit
Mobile: +66 85 919 1788 Email: komutee.y@sueksa.go.th
Ms. Natthima Chansuree
Foreign Relations Officer
Mobile: +66 89 111 7862 Email: natthima.ch@sueksa.go.th
- Study Visit and Activities
Ms. Chitralada Chanyaem
Director of UNESCO Cooperation Unit
Mobile: +66 80 458 5152 Email: aseaned.visiting@gmail.com
Ms. Parita Jarulchawanapait
Foreign Relations Officer
Mobile: +66 86 599 9384 Email: aseaned.visiting@gmail.com
- Accommodations
Ms. Ratchanin Pongudom
Senior Officer, Bilateral Cooperation Unit
Mobile: +66 86 157 0107 Email: ratchanin.p@sueksa.go.th
Mr. Ekpanya Piyasathit
Foreign Relations Officer,
Mobile: +66 93 591 6353 Email: ekpanya.p@sueksa.go.th
MISCELLANEOUS
Temperature
The approximate temperature in Buriram is around 28 – 35 °C.
Electricity
Electrical outlets in Thailand are charged to 220v at 50 cycles per second, which is compatible with appliances from the U.K. but not those from the US and many other nations. While most computer cables have adaptors for voltage, visitors from the U.S. and those not on the 220/50 v. will have to bring adapters to run most other appliances. Outlets in Thailand generally feature flat, two-pronged plugs, though some feature holes for round plug ends. Few outlets feature three holes (grounded outlets) so it is often necessary to have a three to two prong adapter for using notebook computers in Thailand and the Power Plug (Socket) Types can be found are: A, B, and C.
Time
Thailand standard time is GMT +7. Thailand does not observe daylight savings.
Working Language
English will be the working language of the programme.
Currency
The currency of Thailand is Baht. The exchange rate as of April 14, 2024, is 36.48 Baht/US Dollar. Please visit the website of the Bank of Thailand for Daily Foreign Exchange Rates updates: http://www.bot.or.th
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