Practical Information
Visas
Most foreign nationals do not need a visa to enter Thailand. Participants requiring visas should contact the Embassy or Consulate of Thailand in their respective countries.
- Thailand visa and immigration information (requirements, procedures, documentation)
- Thai embassies/consulates
Participants requiring assistance should contact the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP):
Ms. Somtada Suttising, IP Promotion Office
Telephone: +66 (0) 2 547 4652
Facsimile: +66 (0) 2 547 4651
E-mail: somtadas@moc.go.th
Accommodation
Participants should make their own accommodation arrangements. Recommended hotels. 
Assistance and inquiries
DIP
Mrs. Auramon Supthaweethum
Director, IP Promotion Office
Telephone: +66 (0) 2 547 4650
E-mail: auramons@moc.go.th
Ms. Kanitha Kungsawanich | Ms. Navarat Tankamalas
IP Promotion Office
Telephone: +66 (0) 2 547 4653
E-mail: kanithak@moc.go.th | navaratt@moc.go.th
Mr. Thanit Ngansampantrit
IP Promotion Office
Telephone: +66 (0) 2 547 6016
Facsimile: +66 (0) 2 547 4651
E-mail: thanitn@moc.go.th
WIPO
Mrs. Aurélie Lugrin
Telephone: + 41 22 338 9440
Facsimile: + 41 22 338 8745
E-mail: aurelie.lugrin@wipo.int
Mrs. Margarita Marcel de Griffiths
Telephone: + 41 22 338 7363
Facsimile: + 41 22 338 8745
E-mail: margarita.marceldegriffiths@wipo.int
Basics
- Bangkok local time: GMT +7
- Currency: Baht (THB)
- Electricity: 220V, 50Hz
- Climate: 25-35℃