Preparatory meeting 15 th IAU General Conference Consortium of Thai Universities 14 th -17 th November 2016 Bangkok, Thailand
IAU 15th General Conference, Bangkok, Thailand 2016 Host: Consortium of Thai universities lead by Siam University Venue: Bangkok, Thailand Dates: 14 th, 15 th, 16 th,and 17 th November, 2016 Theme: Higher Education: a catalyst for innovative and sustainable societies 14th November 2016- Welcome Reception hosted by Siam University 15th November 2016- Cultural Reception Lantern Festival and Gala Dinner to mark 100th Years anniversary of University system in Thailand by Chulalongkorn University 16 th November 2016- Cocktail reception hosted by Sponsor
The dates for the General Conference in Bangkok will be November 14-17, 2016. With the gala dinner on November 15 which will be coincident with the Famous Thai Lantern Festival. On that particular night, there will be cultural performance from various University concluding by waiving the lanterns on the water by each participants.
Chulalongkorn University Oldest University in Thailand, was founded in 1917 by King Vajiravudh (RamaVI). The university was named after his father, King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), who laid the foundations for modern education in Thailand 18 faculties, 11 research institutes, three teaching institutes and four affiliated institutions as well as the Graduate School. the undergraduate student body numbers 21,825 and there are currently 10,746 students enrolled in Master degree programs and 2,394 studying for their Doctorate.
Chulalongkorn University
Siam University Siam University was founded in 1965 and is one of the oldest and largest private Universities in Thailand. In 2012, Siam University has received National Best Coop. Award Institute by Thai Minister of Education Siam University three main pillars are Employability, Sustainability, and Diversity. The university is comprised of 11 schools which offer a broad variety of undergraduate, graduate and lifelong education programs. All the international program use English as medium of instruction. The student body consists of around 15,000 students with the evidence by growing number of international students coming from over 35 countries. Siam University has contributed over 81,000 graduates in various fields of specialization.
IAUP Triennial Conference @ Siam University Royal Address on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen by H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn at the Opening Ceremony of the 14th Triennial Conference at Siam University on 11 th July 2005
IAU General Conference Meeting Venue
Board meeting room
VIP Guest room
Siam University
Suranaree University of Technology (SUT) The Suranaree University of Technology is in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. The university was established on July 27, 1990, becoming fully operational in 1993. It is named after Thao Suranaree, the local heroine of Nakhon Ratchasima. It has been entitled as 1 of 9 National Research Universities of Thailand since 2009. It s Undergraduates are 10,451 while Postgraduates around 910 and Doctoral students are 591 students Suranaree University of Technology is the first ever university in Thailand that initiated Trimester System for its educational management consisting of 13 weeks for each trimester providing enough time for students to concentrate on their study more effectively. Suranaree University of Technology houses the National Synchrotron Research Center that enables advanced research on physics, materials science and related areas. The School of Physics has been ranked as the first in the country consecutively. In addition, the university has been recognized as one of the most productive institutions. It is the youngest institution among the nine National Research Universities of Thailand.
Suranaree University of Technology
Meeting with Representative of Chulalongkorn University On 01 st October 2014, Dr. Pornchai Mongkhonvanit had fruitful discussion with Assist. Prof. M.R.Kalaya Tingsabadh, Ph.D. Vice President for Academic Affairs
Meeting with President of SUT and CUPT Dr. Pornchai Mongkhonvanit, President of APHEIT, Association of Private Higher Education Institution of Thailand had discussed and friendship handshake with Prof. Dr. Prasart Suebkha, President of Council of University Presidents of Thailand (CUPT)
Hotel Information 1. Millennium Hilton Hotel (4.5 Star Hotel) River view (122 US Dollar) From Suvarnnabhumi Airport, Distance: 35 kms Time: 45 60 mins Hotel Limousine Service: BMW available. Starts from 65 US $ per car per trip By BTS: Get off at Saphan Taksin station and take Exit 2 to the hotel pier. Complimentary hotel shuffle boat service to the hotel is available every 20 minutes. By Shuttle Boat: Hotel offers complimentary round trip shuttle boat services to Saphan Taksin BTS station and River City Pier. Hotel to Sathorn Pier: 06:30 23:45 hrs Hotel to River City Pier: 06:30 22:50 hrs By Bus To Siam University 15-20 minutes
2. IBIS Riverside 20 minutes drive to Siam University 1,900 Baht per night (53.65 US Dollar) 2,200 baht (river view) (62.12 US Dollar)
ibis Bangkok Riverside 27 Soi Charoen Nakhon 17, Charoen Nakhon Road, South Banglamphu, Klongsarn, Bangkok 10600 Tel : 66 (0) 2805 9888 Fax : 66 (0) 2805 9834
3. Holiday Inn Silom Hotel (4.5 star hotel) Located in Silom, Jeweler market Approx 120 US Dollar 10 minutes walking to Surasak BTS Station (Sky train) 15-20 minutes by Car to Siam University Location- wise for business meetings Address: 981 Silom Rd Bangkok, 10500 Thailand
Holiday Inn Location
4. Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn (5 star) (Approx 100 US$) 15 minutes by BTS to Siam University and 20 minutes by BTS to Chulalongkorn University 33/1 South Sathorn Road, Yannawa, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120 Total 390 Rooms
5. Hotel Novotel Bangkok Fenix Silom * 66 US dollar * Located in Silom, Jeweler market Approx 120 US Dollar * Opposite Holiday Inn Silom *15 minutes walking to Surasak BTS Station (Sky train) *15-20 minutes by Car to Siam University * Location- wise for business meetings * Total 200 rooms
BTS Station Siam University 200 Meters from Bangwa Station Chulalongkorn University 500 meters from the Siam Station and 700 meters from National Stadium Station (the last station). Millennium Hilton Hotel- 400 meters walking from Ploenchit station IBIS Riverside Shuttle to Thaksin Station and from there 15 minutes BTS to Siam University Holiday Inn Silom 10 minutes walking to Surasak BTS Skytrain Station (shuttle is provided) Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn - is connected to Surasak BTS Skytrain Station via the hotel's own Sky Bridge. Novotel Bangkok Fenix Silom- located near 2 BTS Sky train station; 10 minutes walking to Surasak BTS and 05 mins to Thaksin Station (shuttle is provided)
BTS Map http://www.bts.co.th/ BANG WA - Siam University Station
Bang Wa Siam University station
Thank you pornchai@siam.edu