LOCATION: Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok is the capital and most important city in Thailand, with a population of over 10 million people. Thanks to its growing economic development and massive popularity as an international tourist destination, it has become one of Southeast Asia’s most influential and modern cities.
Located on the banks of the country’s main river, Chao Phraya, the city relied on a wide system of canals – khlong in Thai – for transport between the 16th and 19th centuries, leading to its nickname as the Venice of the East.
On the subject of names, Bangkok’s full Thai name has the Guinness World Record for “longest place name”! But at 168 letters of archaic language, most locals call it the much simpler Krung Thep, which translates roughly as “City of Angels”.
CONFERENCE VENUE: Holiday Inn Bangkok
The MakeLearn, TIIM & PIConf 2025 conference will be held in the Holiday Inn Bangkok (address: 971 Phloen Chit Road, Pathum Wan, Pathumwan, 10330 Bangkok – click for location on the map)
Located across Bangkok Central World Plaza and Gaysorn Plaza, Holiday Inn offers luxurious rooms with excellent services. Situated 500 metres away from Siam Paragon and Platinum Mall, It has a fitness centre, a pool and 3 dining options.
Conference venue is situated in Bangkok’s shopping and entertainment district, as Holiday Inn Bangkok is directly opposite Erawan Shrine and a 5-minute walk from Chit Lom and Siam BTS Stations. Suvarnabhumi Airport is 33 km away (click on link for airport taxi options).
For accommodation booking during the conference you can visit the Holiday Inn Bangkok website or use any of the booking sites. Participants choose, arrange, and pay for their accommodation themselves or through their home institutions.
IMPORTANT TRAVEL INFORMATION
! ! ! ! All non-Thai nationals traveling to Thailand are now required to complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online prior to entry. This digital form replaces the traditional paper-based arrival card and is designed to streamline the immigration process for travelers arriving by air, land, or sea.
Key Details:
- Who Needs to Submit: All foreign travelers entering Thailand.
- When to Submit: Within 3 days before your arrival date in Thailand.
What You’ll Need:
- Passport information
- Personal details
- Travel itinerary
- Accommodation details in Thailand
- Health declaration information
Submission Options: Individual or group submissions (up to 10 travelers).
After Submission: You’ll receive a QR code via email, which must be presented upon arrival.
To complete your TDAC, visit the official Immigration Bureau website:
https://tdac.immigration.go.th
For a step-by-step guide, refer to the official manual:
TDAC User Manual
Please ensure all information is entered in English and verify the accuracy before submission.
Note that the TDAC is not a visa; visa requirements remain separate.
TRAVEL FROM SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT (BKK) TO THE VENUE
Option | Route & Notes | Duration | Fare (Approx.) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Rail Link (ARL) + BTS Skytrain | Suvarnabhumi Airport (ARL) → Phaya Thai Station → Transfer to BTS Sukhumvit Line → Phloen Chit Station → 3-minute walk to Holiday Inn Bangkok | ~60 minutes total | THB 45 (ARL) + THB 16–44 (BTS) | Cash at ticket machines or counters |
| Airport Taxi | Direct from airport taxi stand (Level 1, Gates 4 & 7) to Holiday Inn Bangkok | 30–60 minutes (depending on traffic) | THB 270–350 + THB 50 airport surcharge + toll fees (~THB 70) | Cash (ensure meter is used) |
| Grab (Ride-Hailing App) | Book via Grab app; pickup near Gate 2 or 4 → Direct to Holiday Inn Bangkok | 30–60 minutes (depending on traffic) | THB 300–400 (varies by route and demand) | In-app payment (cashless) or cash |
| Private Transfer | Pre-booked door-to-door service (e.g., Welcome Pickups) from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Holiday Inn Bangkok | 30–60 minutes (depending on traffic) | From ~€23 | Online or card payment in advance |
