From: Dr. Roongroj Bhidayasiri, President Thai Parkinson s Disease and Movement Disorder Society (Thai PDMDS) Host Organizer

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1 12 November 2014 To: All Registrants 4 th Asian and Oceanian Parkinson s Disease and Movement Disorders Congress November 2014 PEACH Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall Pattaya, THAILAND From: Dr. Roongroj Bhidayasiri, President Thai Parkinson s Disease and Movement Disorder Society (Thai PDMDS) Host Organizer On behalf of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) and the Thai Parkinson s Disease and Movement Disorder Society (Thai PDMDS). I wish to express our appreciation for your registration for the 4 th Parkinson s Disease and Movement Disorders Congress (AOPMC) which will be convened in Pattaya, Thailand. An outstanding scientific program has been designed, including symposia, plenary and parallel sessions on key topics presented by regional and international experts. In addition, more than 240 poster presentations will be available for your review throughout the Congress. MDS has sent guidelines and schedules to those whose posters have been selected for presentation. Please find up-to-date information about the scientific program, the schedule of events and other information about the Congress at Advance registration has now closed and we are pleased that more than 700 of our colleagues will be joining us in Pattaya. However, we would welcome even more participants and encourage you to let your colleagues know that registration is also possible onsite. Several important details about your participation in the Congress are noted below: 1. Venue PEACH Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall 353 Phra Tamnuk Road, Pattaya, Chonburi THAILAND

2 2. Schedule A. The Opening Symposium begins at 12:45 on Friday, 28 November B. The Opening Ceremony is at 18:00 on Friday, 28 November C. The Welcome Reception is at 19:00 on Friday, 28 November D. The Scientific Program is scheduled to conclude at 18:30 on Sunday, 30 November. 3. Hotel Reservations A. The primary hotel for the Congress is the Royal Cliff Grand Hotel. i. Book your accommodations at ii. Enter user name AOPMC and password AOPMC14 B. Special rates for Congress Registrants also are available at the following hotels: i. Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya ( Please contact Jurairat Torvichien Phone ii. Pullman Pattaya Hotel G ( Please contact Patcharee Praman patcharee@pullmanpattayahotelg.com Phone Ext Meals A. Your registration fee includes the following buffet meals in addition to coffee breaks: i. Lunch on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November ii. Dinner on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 November B. Please make your own arrangements for breakfasts. 5. Transportation Traveling to the Congress Most participants in the Congress from other countries will be flying into the Suvarnabhumi International Airport. The AOPMC will have a clearly marked booth located by luggage claim No. 18 where staff will be available to assist with travel arrangements to Pattaya. Please note the Attachment Travel Options for travel from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya: A. Air Conditioned Bus AOPMC staff will assist registrants to purchase tickets from Bell Travel for an air conditioned bus for the 2 hour trip to the Pattaya North Bus Terminal for 250 Thai Baht/US$ Reservations can also be made in advance through the Bell Travel website:

3 Vans will be available for transport from the Terminal in Pattaya to the hotels as part of the service. B. Limousine AOPMC staff also can assist in making arrangements for a limousine that will bring you directly to your hotel in Pattaya. The cost will be about 3,100 Thai Baht/ US$ Booking in advance is recommended. Call or aotlimousine@yahoo.co.th for reservations. C. Taxi AOPMC staff also can assist in engaging a Taxi for the trip from Suvarnabhumi Airport to your hotel in Pattaya. Contact Taxi counter, Level 1 - Ground Level, near entrances 3, 4, 7 and 8. The cost will be about 1,500-1,700 Thai Baht/US$ The cost is negotiable and it is important to have a firm agreement with the driver. During the Congress Please consult with your hotel staff for travel to and from the PEACH Convention Hall. The Royal Cliff Hotel is located next to the PEACH Convention Hall. Travel after the Congress For those returning home by airlines, the same options are available as described above. A. Air Conditioned Bus Bell Travel will provide transportation to the Suvarnabhumi Airport from your hotel for 250 Thai Baht/US$ Staff will be available at the Pattaya North Bus Terminal to assist you. B.Limousine AOPMC staff also can assist in making arrangements for a limousine that will bring you directly to Suvarnabhumi Airport. The cost will be about 3,100 Thai Baht/ US$ 94 Booking in advance is recommended. Call or aotlimousine@yahoo.co.th for reservations.

4 C.Taxi Please consult with your hotel staff for travel from Pattaya to Suvarnabhumi Airport. If there are any questions about the accommodations or logistical arrangements described above either before or during the Congress please send an to or call We are looking forward to the Congress and seeing you there.

5 Attachment Travel Options Transportation from SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT to PATTAYA When you disembark at Suvarnabhumi Airport, please look for signs which will lead you to the AOPMC booth, located near luggage claim number 18. AOPMC Staff will be there to assist with your transportation to Pattaya. 1

6 Transportation from SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT to PATTAYA A. BUS The Bell Travel Service Counter is at Level 1 Gate 7 at the Airport. The bus will bring you to the North Bus Terminal on Pattaya Nua (North Road) in Pattaya where AOPMC will be available to assist you. Vans (included in the fee) will be available for transport from the Terminal to the hotels. Bell travel Service at Level 1 Gate 7 Suvarnabhumi Airport Ticket 250 Thai Baht/US$ 8 Bell travel Service at Pattaya bus terminal. Vans will bring participants to all the hotels. Bus Departures from Airport Reservations can also be made in advance through the Bell Travel website:

7 B. Limousine Limousine that will bring you directly to your hotel in Pattaya. The cost will be about 3,100 Thai Baht/ 94 US$ Booking in advance is recommended. Call or aotlimousine@yahoo.co.th directly to hotel Reservations can be made in advance Call aotlimousine@yahoo.co.th C. Taxi Taxi for the trip from Suvarnabhumi Airport to your hotel in Pattaya. Contact Taxi counter, Level 1 - Ground Level, near entrances 3, 4, 7 and 8. The cost will be about 1,500-1,700 Thai Baht/ US$ directly to hotel Reservations can make at Taxi counter, Level 1 - Ground Level, near entrances 3, 4, 7 and 8. 3

8 Transportation from PATTAYA to SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT A. BUS Vans will pick up participants from all the hotels to the Pattaya bus terminal. The bus will travel directly from Pattaya to Suvarnabhumi Airport. r Van will pick up participants from all the hotels to Pattaya bus teminal A bus will bring you from Pattaya Bus Terminal to Airport Bus Departures From Pattaya to SUVARNABHUMI Airport Reservations can also be made in advance through the Bell Travel website:

9 B. Limousine Limousine will bring you directly from your hotel in Pattaya. The cost will be about 3,100 Thai Baht/ 94 US$ Booking in advance for at least 1 day is needed. Call or aotlimousine@yahoo.co.th directly to airport Reservations can be made in advance Call aotlimousine@yahoo.co.th C. Local Taxi Please consult with your hotel staff for travel from Pattaya to Suvarnabhumi Airport PATTAYA TAXI directly to airport 5