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Re: [STDS-802-11] 802_1122_November 2022 IEEE 802 Plenary Registration -- tourist visa exemption scheme

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Thanks, Jon.

> https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel-to-thailand/thailand-entry-requirements

is maintained by some law firm and explicitly states at the bottom

that it is "NOT the official website of the Thai Embassy".

 

There is a wealth of apparently contradictory information (my emphasis

in yellow), e.g.:

 

- https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand/entry-requirements

does indeed say

 

Under normal circumstances, British passport holders arriving by air or land can enter Thailand for 30 days without a visa (a ‘visa exemption’).

 

but "normal circumstances" might just have tourism in mind

(and also doesn't help most 802.11 participants)

 

- https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/84394-who-needs-visa?page=5d6636cd15e39c3bd00072dd&menu=5d6636cd15e39c3bd00072de

(which is apparently an official website) says:

 

Travellers entering Thailand for purposes other than tourism need to apply for visa of a specific type such as Non-Immigrant Visa.

 

- https://helsinki.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/non-immigrant-visa-b-conference-business-meeting-seminar-2?page=5f50f0ebadbd106df5138c22&menu=5f521bc210c9ef112c1aab12

(which is apparently an official website) says:

Tourist visa

[…]

Foreign nationals wishing to enter the Kingdom of Thailand to attend a MICE event, which is endorsed or sponsored by TCEB, without being employed or working for income, are regarded as tourists [apparently except for] certain nationalities (including Dutch, Finish and Estonian nationals)

but maybe this is saying you still need a tourist visa

- https://www.businesseventsthailand.com/en/press-media/news-press-release/detail/545-tceb-hosts-a-meeting-on-visa-and-work-permit-requirement-for-mice-travelers

(which is apparently the website of a quasi-governmental organisation) says:

2. Foreigners entering Thailand for the following purposes of trading and investment will not be regarded as working. Therefore, they will note need a work permit or a Tor Tor 10 form:

 2.1 Participating in meetings, conferences or seminars

2.2 Attending exhibitions or trade shows 2.3 Visiting businesses or having business meetings

2.4 Attending special or academic lectures 2.5 Attending lectures at technical trainings or seminars

2.6 Purchasing goods at trade shows

Tourist visa

Foreigners entering Thailand for MICE without the purposes of being employed or working for income, but being event attendants will be regarded as tourists under the definition of Tourism Authority of Thailand Act of B.E. 2522 (1979).

but there are hints elsewhere (e.g. Helsinki embassy link above) that this

only applies if the meeting/conference/event is formally registered/endorsed/

sponsored with TCEB, which the November meeting does not appear to be

 

I reiterate my request that IEEE 802 please urgently liaise with TCEB to

get clarification on the visa exemption rules, and to register the November

meeting with them if this is necessary to bring participants within those

rules.

 

Thanks,

 

Mark

 

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Innovation Park, Cambridge CB4 0DS      Fax: +44 1223  434601

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From: Jon Rosdahl <jrosdahl@xxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, 16 August 2022 05:08
To: Mark Rison <m.rison@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: STDS-802-11@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [STDS-802-11] 802_1122_November 2022 IEEE 802 Plenary Registration -- tourist visa exemption scheme

 

Mark

For UK passport holders see the UK Gov website:

From that page and pertains to UK passport holders:

Under normal circumstances, British passport holders arriving by air or land can enter Thailand for 30 days without a visa (a ‘visa exemption’).

 

 

All travellers

From 1 July, 2022, you are no longer required to apply for permission to enter Thailand.

You still need to show proof of either a vaccine certificate or negative COVID-19 test results.

Vaccine certificate or pro-ATK/RT-PCR results (within 72 hours) will be checked by airline staff at check-in and once again when you arrive in Thailand.

USD 10,000 insurance requirements for COVID-19 treatment will no longer be mandatory, but is highly recommended.

If you’re fully vaccinated

You must show proof of your vaccination status.

 

Refer to the website for further information.

 

From the Thailand Embassy website:

Required Documents for Travel to Thailand in July 2022

Please have the following documents ready.

Incorrect documents will delay the entry screening to Thailand.

https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel-to-thailand/thailand-entry-requirements

Visa Exemption

A foreign visitor may enter Thailand under the Visa Exemption Program. Nationalities under the Visa Exemption Program may enter Thailand without a visa from a Thai Embassy or Consulate.

Upon arriving in Thailand, most nationalities who are part of the Visa Exemption Program may stay for up to 30 days. Certain nationalities can arrive as part of this program, but for a shorter time. It is best to check the country exemption list and confirm how long you can visit Thailand without needing to apply for a Visa.

Tourists arriving under visa exemption are eligible to extend their stay for up to a further 30 days by visiting a local Thai Immigration Office. The cost to extend is approximately 2000 baht.

There is often confusion about Visa Exemption and “Visa on Arrival”. Visa on Arrival is a 15-day visa for travelers from India,  China, and 16 other countries. If you do not find your country on the Visa Exemption list, it is best to check the Visa on Arrival list.

There are some important things to note for Visa on Arrival:

  • A passport must be valid for at least 30 days.
  • The purpose of the visit is strictly tourist.
  • A visitor must show an address in Thailand where they will be staying.
  • A traveler must have a confirmed return flight.
  • Must show proof of funds to the value of 10,000 baht per person or 20,000 baht for a family.
  • A fee of 2000 baht is paid on arrival. The fee must be paid in cash and in Thai baht.

Hope this assists you with your plans.

Regards,

Jon

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Jon Rosdahl                             Engineer, Senior Staff
IEEE 802 Executive Secretary   Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
office: 801-492-4023                  10871 North 5750 West
cell:   801-376-6435                   Highland, UT 84003


A Job is only necessary to eat!
A Family is necessary to be happy!!

 

 

On Mon, Aug 15, 2022 at 11:16 AM Mark Rison <m.rison@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Traveling To/From Bangkok, Thailand

Please take the steps to determine if you require a visa to attend a particular IEEE 802 Meeting. The requirements change from time to time. Because of this, we strongly urge all attendees to review the entry requirements for traveling to each IEEE 802 meeting location and determine for themselves, or in collaboration with their employer, what if any travel documentation is required.

A brief introduction to Thailand travel information can be found under Health and Safety at: https://cvent.me/0Vk4Qq

With respect to Visa’s it is IEEE’s recommendation that attendees confirm their personal requirements with their local governing authorities.

While of course the ultimate responsibility lies with each attendee,

it would be helpful if the IEEE could provide assistance for this

meeting.  In particular, last time I think information was eventually

obtained by the IEEE from the Thailand Conference and Event Bureau to

the effect that entry into Thailand for the sole purpose of attending

the IEEE meeting was covered by Thailand's tourist visa exemption scheme.

Unfortunately this information came too late, given the timescales for

applying for a visa, so I at least had timed out and obtained a visa

(I think some other attendees did take the chance).

 

I therefore request that the IEEE and/or the meeting organisers liaise

with the utmost urgency with the Thailand Conference and Event Bureau

or equivalent body to obtain and relay their advice regarding current

applicability of the tourist visa exemption scheme to the meeting.

 

Thanks,

 

Mark

 

--

Mark RISON, Standards Architect, WLAN   English/Esperanto/Français

Samsung Cambridge Solution Centre       Tel: +44 1223  434600

Innovation Park, Cambridge CB4 0DS      Fax: +44 1223  434601

ROYAUME UNI                             WWW: http://www.samsung.com/uk

 

From: Jon Rosdahl <jrosdahl@xxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, 5 August 2022 22:43
To: STDS-802-11@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [STDS-802-11] CORRECTION: 802_1122_November 2022 IEEE 802 Plenary Registration_Site Live

 

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Good News first: The Rates are and have always been listed correctly on the event information site: https://cvent.me/0Vk4Qq

Not So Good News second: A transpose of the 1 and the 7 when listing the hotel room rates in the email announcement text.

 

CORRECTED HOTEL RATES
Single Occupancy: THB 5710.00 Thai Bhat per night until 6:00 PM Bangkok Time October 19, 2022
Double Occupancy: THB 6120.00 Thai Bhat per night until 6:00 PM Bangkok Time October 19, 2022

Group Rate includes full breakfast, internet access and service fees. Taxes are not included.

 

A corrected pdf is also attached

Jon

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Jon Rosdahl                             Engineer, Senior Staff
IEEE 802 Executive Secretary   Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
office: 801-492-4023                  10871 North 5750 West
cell:   801-376-6435                   Highland, UT 84003


A Job is only necessary to eat!
A Family is necessary to be happy!!

 

 

On Fri, Aug 5, 2022 at 10:57 AM Jon Rosdahl <jrosdahl@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

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November 2022 IEEE 802 Plenary
November 13-18, 2022

Session Registration is Available Now

The November 2022 IEEE 802 Plenary is scheduled to take place in Bangkok, Thailand at the Marriott Marquis Queen's Park, located at 199 Sukmvit Soi 22 Klong Ton, Klong Toey.

In-Person and Virtual participation will be available for this session.

 

Registration Fees and Deadlines

  • Early $US600.00 until September 16, 2022
  • Standard $US800.00 until October 31, 2022
  • Late/Onsite $US1000.00 after October 31, 2022

Registration Fees Terms

  • Registration Fees are required for all individuals who participate in session(s).
  • The Registration Fee is the same for In-Person and Virtual participation*.
  • The Registration Fee is Non-Transferable
  • Registration Fees are payable by credit card only

 

*If you are required to change your registration type after registration please contact the Meeting Planner, Face to Face Events at 802info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Cancellation Fees and Deadlines

  • Fully Refundable: Until September 16, 2022
  • Refundable with a $US150.00 Cancellation Fee:  After September 16, until October 31, 2022
  • Non Refundable:  After October 31, 2022

Session Registration Website
https://cvent.me/0Vk4Qq

Hotel Room Reservations Booking Information

Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen's Park
199 Sukmvit Soi 22
Klong Ton, Klong Toey
Bangkok, Thailand 10110

 


The Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queens Park is ready to welcome IEEE 802 back to Thailand. The well-appointed guest rooms, and modern meeting spaces offer you a comfortable space to work, relax and refresh while you attend the November 2022 IEEE 802 Plenary Session.

RATES
Single Occupancy: THB 5710.00 Thai Bhat per night until 6:00 PM Bangkok Time October 19, 2022
Double Occupancy: THB 6120.00 Thai Bhat per night until 6:00 PM Bangkok Time October 19, 2022

Group Rate includes full breakfast, internet access and service fees. Taxes are not included.

BOOKING POLICY

Cut Off Date
October 19, 2022: 6:00 PM Bangkok Time

Cancellation Policy & Early Departure Fee

  • Cancellation: No Fee if Canceled by 6:00 PM Bangkok Time 1 Day Before Arrival Date
  • Late Cancellation or Early Departure Fee: A Late Cancellation or Early Departure fee equal to 100% of the booked reservation will apply if a Meeting attendee fails to cancel before the cancellation deadline checks out prior to the confirmed checkout date.


Attendees are encouraged to make every effort to inform the Hotel in advance of any changes to their planned length of stay.

Traveling To/From Bangkok, Thailand

Please take the steps to determine if you require a visa to attend a particular IEEE 802 Meeting. The requirements change from time to time. Because of this, we strongly urge all attendees to review the entry requirements for traveling to each IEEE 802 meeting location and determine for themselves, or in collaboration with their employer, what if any travel documentation is required.

A brief introduction to Thailand travel information can be found under Health and Safety at: https://cvent.me/0Vk4Qq

With respect to Visa’s it is IEEE’s recommendation that attendees confirm their personal requirements with their local governing authorities.

COVID-19 Vaccinations & Testing Requirements Information

Vaccinated Travelers must have the following documents for entering Thailand:

  • A valid passport, or a border pass for arrivals via border checkpoints.
  • A Certificate of COVID-19 Vaccination

A list of the approved vaccines to enter Thailand:
https://www.tatnews.org/2022/04/covid-19-vaccine-guide-for-travellers-to-thailand/

Unvaccinated/not fully vaccinated travelers who have proof of a negative result from an RT-PCR test or professional Antigen Test Kit within 72 hours of travel will be allowed entry with valid passport, or a border pass for arrivals via border checkpoints.

Unvaccinated/not fully vaccinated travelers without a negative test result within 72 hours of travel are required to follow the public health instructions and guidelines as deemed appropriate by the Health Control officer at the point of arrival. All expenses incurred will be the responsibility of the travelers.

Center for Disease Control (CDC) Information: The CDC website has detailed information that may help you prepare for your trip to Thailand. https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/thailand?s_cid=ncezid-dgmq-travel-single-001#CovidNotice

Meeting Planner Contact Information

Face to Face Events
Phone # +1 (949) 514-8004
Email: 802info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

If you have any questions about your participation, registration or hotel reservations for the November 2022 IEEE 802 Plenary Session please contact IEEE 802 Meeting Planner, Face to Face Events.

 

 

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