1 POST CONFERENCE STUDY TOUR PROGRAM (One day & two days) July 5-6, 2012 The 4 th RMUTP International Conference: Textiles and Fashion THAILAND
2 1. One day program Place: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market; Rachaburi Province & Cultural Show at the Rose Garden; Nakhon Pathom Province Date Time Activity Price (US$) 5 July 2012 07:30 Pick up tourist from hotels (Pullman Bangkok King Power) 09:00 Arrive Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Here you will be fascinated by boats of various shapes and sizes used by local merchants to ferry their goods. 10:45 Depart floating market to visit the wood carving factory. 12:30 Buffet lunch at Rose Garden Country Resort. (included) 13:30 At Rose Garden Country Resort. For nature lovers, you are free at leisure to enjoy a leisurely stroll through the Botanical Gardens admiring the impressive diversity of native tropical flora and fauna. 14:40 Enjoy the unique and unforgettable experience of the world-renowned Thai Village Cultural Show. 16:00 Depart from Rose Garden to Bangkok. 17:00 Arrive to hotel. 1 pax = 150 2-3 pax = 90 More than 3 pax = 70 includes: Lunch Dinner Ticket Snack
3 2. Two days and one night program Place: Pataya; Chonburi Province Date Time Activity Price (US$) 5 July 2012 6 July 2012 Day 1 07:30 Pick up from hotel (Pullman Bangkok King Power) 9.30 At Pattaya jump on boat and cruise to the offshore coral island or locally known as Kho Larn (Coral Island).The rest of the day is free for you. For the more adventurous indulged in parasailling, water scootering or skin diving. 16.00 Arrive Pattaya Beach. Transfer to your hotel (Pattaya). 16.30 Overnight@ Pattaya Day 2 9:00 Pick up from your hotel (Pattaya). 9.30 At Nong Nooch Tropical Garden & elephant show 12.00 Pattaya Floating Market - Thai Culture and Heritage of the four Regions of Thailand 14.30 Return to Bangkok 1 pax = 380 2-3 pax = 290 More than 3 pax = 220 includes: Lunch Dinner Ticket Hotel Snack
4 Damnoen Saduak Floating Market: Rachaburi Province The Damnoen Saduak District of Ratchaburi first showed itself to the eyes of the tourist world in 1967 when pictures were seen of a market trading on water. Where paddle boats loaded with all of life's necessities plied their trade up and down the river. The various vendors are often dressed in dark clothing, similar to that worn by workers in the fields, their faces shielded from the strong rays of the sun by hats made from bamboo and palm leaves. They paddle up and down the waterway selling and bartering their merchandise. It is generally known as Klong Ton Khem Floating Market or Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Nowadays, the market buses with activity from very early in the morning until about 11.00 am. However, at Wat Prasart Sit Floating Market, which has maintained its old style and traditions the market operates from very early in the morning, but begins to wind down before 8.00 am.
5 Rose Garden: Nakhon Pathom Province This popular tourist attraction is 32 kms. west of Bangkok on the bank of the Thachin river. It boasts large, beautiful and well- maintained gardens and is ideal for a picnic. Admission to the garden is 10 Baht. In the resort there is a Thai cultural village where daily at 2.45 pm. an attractive show comences. There are for instance, Thai folk dancing, Thai boxing, sword fighting demonstrations and elephant show. Admission to this show is 220 Baht. The resort can be reached by local buses from the Southem Bus Terminal. It is open daily from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm.
6 Coral Island (Kho Larn): Chonburi Province Kho Larn situated to the West of Pattaya Strait, about 7.7 Kilometers from the shore, covering an area of about 4 square kilometers. There are beautiful beaches, clear water, and an abundance of coral. Visitors can view the coral either from a glass-bottom boat or by diving down directly. A well-known beach is at Ta Waen Beach in the northern part of the Island, a 750 meters stretch of white sand with many stalls andshops. Sightseeing boats mostly dock in this area. There are also Laemtien Beach and Samae Beach on the southwestern side, each beach spanning a length of 700 and 100 meters respectively. Both are regarded as beautiful and interesting sports, especially Laemtien Beach which has remainedexceptionally clean and tranquil. There are now a few stores servisitors. Ta Pan Beach on the western part of the island is 500 meters in length with make-shift lodging available. On Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, sightseeing boats usually dock along this beach all the way to Laemtie where there is coral. On the southern part is Nual Beach 450 meters in length. On this beach a hotel which accommodates a large number of tourists. This is another good place for viewing coral.
7 Pattaya Beach: Chonburi Province Sand, sun and fun make Pattaya one of the most popular destinations for visitors to Thailand. Pattaya, on the eastern coast of the Gulf of Thailand, was a small fishing village until the early 1960's when it was 'invaded' by American soldiers and sailors seeking rest and recreation while on leave from serving in Vietnam. It has since blossomed into a cosmopolitan city dedicated to the pursuit of excitement, pleasure and adventure.
8 Nong Nooch Tropical Garden: Chonburi Province Nongnooch Tropical Garden is a tourist attraction amidst natural surroundings. Nongnooch Village orchids and gardens with flowering plants, mangoes, orchids, and other types of flora. Thai style teak wood houses are available for rent. There is also a zoo and Thai Cultural Centre showcasing the art of Thai performing art, martial arts, folk sports and performances by elephants. Performances are held triple daily at 10.15 a.m., 3 p.m. and 3.5 kilometres before reaching the destination. Additional information may be obtained from the office in Pattaya City on Central Pattaya Road.
9 Pattaya Floating Market: Chonburi Province Pattaya Floating Market was opened to the public in November 2008.The area of Pattaya s latest attraction which is situated on an approximately area of 100,000 square meters. It is divided into 4 separate parts, each with its own unique location, represents the four regions of Thailand: Northern -, Central -, North-Eastern and Southern region and offering a special blend of differing traditions. More than 80 paddle boats are on standby to ferry visitors around the compound along many Thai style teak wood buildings, linked by a network of canals, bridges and a number of different sized islands with exotic plants and trees.the boat trip will slowly expose the richness of the surrounding architectural and cultural river side living. Water vendors moving with their paddle boats from dock to dock and offering their unique range of freshly cooked delicious traditional Thai dishes. Pattaya Floating Market provides daily several cultural performances, native to the four regions of the country, like Thai classical dance, martial art demonstrations,as well as water boxing where the fighters perform on a horizontal slipery pole above the canal. Painters do show their artificial works, like umbrella and portrait painting.pattaya Floating Market has recently provided Amphibian-boat rides, an agricultural rice field demonstration, authentic House-boats for home stay, and 10 mud-houses just right beside the rice field zone.
10 POST CONFERENCE TOUR APPLICATION 5-6 July 2012 First Name, Middle Name, Family Name (Mr., Ms., Miss., Mrs., Prof., Assoc. Prof, Asst. Prof., Dr., M.Sc., etc) Organization and its Postal Address Email
11 Preferred form of the trip One day program Two days and one night program Dietary needs All kinds of food Halal food Vegetarian Remark: 1. Please, complete the application form and send back until 31 May 2012 by email: textile@rmutp.ac.th) 2. Payment information 1. Pay by bank transfer. Account name: Expenses for RMUTP Training Account number: 006 6 07417 7 Bank name: Krung Thai Bank, Wisutkasat Road Branch SWIFT CODE OF BANK: KRTHTHBK 2. Pay by electronic (ATM) to the above account number. Please send a copy of your receipt by mail, fax or email to International Affairs Division, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon, No. 399, Samsen Rd.,Vachira Phayaban, Dusit, Bangkok 10300 THAILAND Tel. +662-282-0014, +662-282-9009-15 ext. 6070-74, Fax: +662-628-5210 Email: textile@rmutp.ac.th 3. The deadline for payment is May 31. 2012