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Airport Information: Bangkok (BKK) Airport !Pre-Immigration !Suvarnabhumi Airport has one large terminal housing both international and domestic flights. Please expect to walk between 5-20 minutes from your gate to immigration. There are moving walkways. !Post-Immigration !All arrivals arrive on Floor 2. After collecting your baggage and passing through customs, please follow the signs to the moving walkways towards the public taxis on Floor 1 or the Airport Rail Link (ARL) on Floor G. There are also private taxi options on Floor 2 just outside of immigration, but these are pre-paid and tend to be quite expensive. !Public Taxi Transfer Directions: 1. Queue for a public taxi on Floor 1 of Suvarnabhumi Airport. 2. Tell the queue attendant that you are going to Silom (see-lohm), Bangkok Christian Guest House (Track B). 3. Show the taxi this map for Bangkok Christian Guest House. !Cost: ~300-350 Baht + 20 Baht airport fee + expressway toll fees (20-50 Baht) = ~400Baht/USD 12.50 !Airport Rail Link (ARL) + Mass Rail Transit Subway (MRT) Directions (see the button below for a Google Maps visualization): 1. Purchase a token to Makkasan Station at Floor G of Suvarnabhumi Airport. 2. Exit ARL Makkasan Station and follow the signs to MRT Phetchaburi Station. 3. Purchase a token for MRT Silom Station and board a train towards Hua Lamphong. 4. Ride the train for 5 stops and exit at MRT Silom Station. 5. Take Exit Number 2. You should see the Dusit Thani Hotel on your left. 6. Make a left at Sala Daeng Road around the corner of the Dusit Thani Hotel. 7. Walk for approximately 2 minutes and turn right onto Sala Daeng Soi (Alley) 2. 8. The Bangkok Christian Guesthouse will be on the right. !Cost: 71 Baht / USD 2.20 (City Line + MRT) or 116 Baht / USD 3.60 (Express Line + MRT)

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Directions: !The Guest House is located a few minutes’ walk from Bangkok's Sky-train BCGH is located on Soi 2 of Saladaeng Rd., just a block away from Silom Rd. It is in the heart of one of the main business, shopping and entertainment districts of Bangkok. With the completion of the Skytain and the underground train, it is now easier than ever to get to the Bangkok Christian Guest House. The Saladaeng stop on the sky train (BTS) is just a 3 minute walk and the underground train (MRT), Silom stop is a 5 minute walk from the Guest House. Of course, taxis can take you right to the door as well.

Hotel Information:

Bangkok Christian Guest House

123 Saladaeng Soi 2, Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok, 10500, Thailand +66 (0) 2233 6303, +66 (0) 2234 4983, +66 (0) 2234 1852, +66 (0) 2233 2206

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THAILAND + CAMBODIA Packing List

The Minimalist 11 Piece Packing List

Tip: Pack Light

Choose each piece carefully and ensure that you can mix and match to create a number of different outfits.

CLIMATE: Temperatures range from hot to very hot. Because the climate is so hot and humid you should consider bringing clothes with you that are airy and quick drying, as you are very likely to sweat a lot.

Packing List: Choose the 11 Pieces that will serve as your core wardrobe.

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THAILAND + CAMBODIA

Toiletries: ‣ Mosquito/Insect Repellant

‣ Travel Toilet Paper

‣ Hand Sanitizer

‣ Tiger Balm

‣ Peppermint Soap

‣ Coconut Oil (for face + body + hair)

‣ Vitamin E Oil (for face)

‣ Toothbrush/Toothpaste

‣ Mouthwash

‣ Deodorant

‣ Febreeze (fabric refresher)

Electronics ‣ Digital Camera

‣ Extra Camera Batteries + Charger

‣ MacBook Air

‣ Computer Charger

‣ iPhone + Charger

‣ International Converter

Packing List

Don’t Forget:

To Buy:

shoes + Accessories:

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Schedule

Arrival at the Hotel !Please check in at the front desk, saying your name and that you are a DSIL course participant. They will ask you to register with your passport. !!!3:00 PM - 5:15 PM Meet the DSIL Team and other participants at the lobby of the guesthouse. The team will have your bag, guidebook, name badge and other goodies waiting for you. !5:15 PM Group Departure for Dinner from the guesthouse. !6:00 PM - 9:15 PM Evening Welcome Dinner on the Chao Phraya River with DSIL Leadership Team (we will depart for the dinner at 5:15pm; the cruise is from 6-9pm) !!!Evening Session: Welcome Dinner Cruise !Friday, Nov. 21st, 6pm !Chao Phraya River !Welcome to Bangkok and the Design for Social Innovation and Leadership Field Course! We are excited to welcome you to the amazing City of Angels. After a long day of traveling, we'll have some time to get to know each other and relax over good food. Be on the lookout for some of Bangkok's most famous sights as we cruise along the Chao Phraya River. !The sights and landmarks we will see during the cruise: Chao Phraya River, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, Grand Palace

Day One | Friday November 21st

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Schedule

Day Two | Friday November 21st

Welcome to your first full day in Bangkok! After an orientation to DSIL in the morning, we will do a design thinking bootcamp at one of Thailand's most creative co-working spaces. !Meet for Breakfast: 7:00 am Departure time: 8:00 am !Please Note: Total estimated travel time: 30 minutes Estimated outdoor time: <1 hour Average time between meals: 3 hours !Your Daily Checklist: 1. Pen and pencil 2. Notebook 3. Folder 4. Supplementary handouts 5. Room key 6. Cash (drinks, souvenirs) 7. Sunglasses and sunblock !Suggested Hashtags and Twitter Handles: Morning Session: #launchpadBKK Afternoon Session: #asianleadershipacademy and of course, #DSILcourse, @DSILcourse, @sarusprogram, #Thailand are always encouraged. !!Morning Session: Orientation

Saturday, Nov. 22nd, 9-11am

219 สุขุมวิท 21

During this Orientation session, we will introduce the themes, concepts and tools that will guide us throughout the field immersion experience and create opportunities to get to know each other.

!Afternoon Session: d.thinking

Glowfish สุขุมวิท 21 Bangkok Thailand

May Sripatanaskul, CEO and co-founder at the Asian Leadership Academy, will lead our first design thinking workshop. We will go through the process step by step to establish a common understanding, and practice.

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Visas !Most visitors to Cambodia require a one-month tourist visa (US$20), although some visitors enter on a one-month business visa (US$25). Most nationalities receive a one-month visa on arrival at Phnom Penh and Siem Reap airports, and at land borders. One passport-sized photo is required and you’ll be ‘fined’ US$1 if you don’t have one. It is also possible to arrange a visa through Cambodian embassies overseas or an online e-visa (US$25) through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (www.mfaic.gov.kh). Arranging a visa ahead of time can help prevent potential overcharging at some land crossings. !Those seeking work in Cambodia should opt for the business visa as, officially, it is easily extended for long periods and, unofficially, can be extended indefinitely, including multiple entries and exits. A tourist visa can be extended only once and only for one month, and does not allow for re-entry. !Travellers are sometimes overcharged when crossing at land borders with Thailand, as immigration officials demand payment in baht and round up the figure considerably. Arranging a visa in advance avoids this potential problem. Travellers planning a day trip to Prasat Preah Vihear from Thailand do not require visas, but may be asked to leave their passport on the Thai side of the border to ensure they don’t continue on into Cambodia. !Overstaying your visa currently costs US$5 a day. !!Visa extensions !Visa extensions are issued by the large immigration office located directly across the road from Phnom Penh International Airport. There are two ways of getting an extension (one official and one unofficial) and, unsurprisingly, the time and money involved differ greatly. Officially, a one-month extension costs US$35, three months US$65, six months US$125, and one year US$200; your passport will be held for 25 days and there will be more paperwork than a communist bureaucrat could dream up. This is fine for expats with an employer to make the arrangements, but those on their own really need to go unofficial. They don’t call it corruption in Cambodia but ‘under the table’, and you can have your passport back the next day for the inflated prices of US$45 for one month, US$80 for three months, US$165 for six months and US$265 for one year. Once you are one of the ‘unofficials’, it is pretty straightforward to extend the visa ad infinitum. Travel agencies and some motorbike rental shops in Phnom Penh can help with arrangements, sometimes at a discounted price.

THAILAND + CAMBODIA Visas + Money

Cambodia

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Cash !The US dollar remains king in Cambodia. Armed with enough cash, you won’t need to visit a bank at all because it is possible to change small amounts of dollars for riel at hotels, restaurants and markets. Hardened travellers argue that your trip ends up being slightly more expensive if you rely on US dollars rather than riel, but in reality there’s very little in it. However, it never hurts to support the local currency against the greenback. It is always handy to have about US$10 worth of riel kicking around, as it is good for motos, remorque-motos and markets. Pay for something cheap in US dollars and the change comes in riel. In remote areas of the north and northeast, locals only deal in riel or small dollar denominations. !The only other currency that can be useful is Thai baht, mainly in the west of the country. Prices in towns such as Krong Koh Kong, Poipet and Sisophon are often quoted in baht, and even in Battambang it is as common as the dollar. There are no banks at any of the land border crossings into Cambodia, meaning credit cards and travellers cheques are effectively useless on arrival, although there will likely be ATMs in Poipet in the near future. In the interests of making life as simple as possible, organise a supply of US dollars before arriving in Cambodia. Cash in other major currencies can be changed at banks or markets in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap. However, most banks tend to offer a miserable rate for any nondollar transaction so it can be better to use moneychangers, which are found in and around every major market. !Western Union and MoneyGram are both represented in Cambodia for fast, if more expensive, money transfers. Western Union is represented by SBC and Acleda Bank, and MoneyGram is represented by Canadia Bank.

THAILAND + CAMBODIA Visas + Money

Cambodia

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Visas !The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (www.mfa.go.th) oversees immigration and visas issues. Check the website or the nearest Thai embassy or consulate for application procedures and costs. !Tourist Visas & ExemptionsThe Thai government allows tourist-visa exemptions for 41 different nationalities, including those from Australia, New Zealand, the USA and most of Europe, to enter the country without a prearranged visa. For those arriving in the kingdom by air, a 30-day visa is issued without a fee. For those arriving via a land border, the arrival visa is 15 days. Without proof of an onward ticket and sufficient funds for one’s projected stay any visitor can be denied entry, but in practice this is a formality that is rarely checked. If you plan to stay in Thailand longer than 30 days (or 15 days for land arrivals), you should apply for the 60-day Tourist Visa from a Thai consulate or embassy before your trip. Contact the nearest Thai embassy or consulate to obtain application procedures and determine fees for tourist visas. !Visa Extensions & RenewalsIf you decide you want to stay longer than the allotted time, you can extend your visa by applying at any immigration office in Thailand. The usual fee for a visa extension is 1900B. Those issued with a standard stay of 15 or 30 days can extend their stay for seven to 10 days (depending on the immigration office) if the extension is handled before the visa expires. The 60-day tourist visa can be extended by up to 30 days at the discretion of Thai immigration authorities. Another visa-renewal option is to cross a land border. A new 15-day visa will be issued upon your return and some short-term visitors make a day trip out of the ‘visa run’. See individual destinations for land border information and border formalities. !If you overstay your visa, the usual penalty is a fine of 500B per day, with a 20,000B limit. Fines can be paid at the airport or in advance at an immigration office. If you’ve overstayed only one day, you don’t have to pay. Children under 14 travelling with a parent do not have to pay the penalty. Foreign residents in Thailand should arrange visa extensions at the immigration office closest to their in-country address. !Thailand's immigration offices The following are two immigration offices where visa extensions and other formalities can be addressed. Remember to dress in your Sunday best when doing official business in Thailand and do all visa business yourself (don’t hire a third party). For all types of visa extensions, bring along two passport-sized photos and one copy each of the photo and visa pages of your passport. !» Bangkok immigration office (0 2141 9889; Bldg B, Bangkok Government Center, Th Chaeng Wattana; 9am-noon & 1-4.30pm Mon-Fri) » Chiang Mai immigration office (0 5320 1755-6; Th Mahidon; 8.30am-4.30pm Mon-Fri)

Thailand

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Costs !Thailand is an inexpensive country to visit thanks to advantageous foreign currency exchanges and an affordable standard of living. Those on a budget should be able to get by on about 600B to 700B per day outside Bangkok and the major beach islands. This amount covers basic food, guesthouse accommodation and local transport but excludes all-night beer binges, tours, long-distance transport or vehicle hire. Travellers with more money to spend will find that for around 1500B or more per day life can be quite comfortable. !Bangkok is a good place to splurge on a hotel for recovery from a long flight or to celebrate returning to ‘civilisation’. In the provinces, guesthouses tend to be the best value even for bigger budgets. Market meals are cheaper and tastier than guesthouse fare but you’ll need a little local language and an adventurous stomach.ATMs are widespread and are the easiest ways to get Thai baht. Have a ready supply of US dollars in cash, if you need to do a border run (crisp new notes are preferred). Credit cards are accepted in big cities and resort hotels but not in family-run guesthouses or restaurants. !Tipping !Tipping is not generally expected in Thailand. The exception is loose change from a large restaurant bill; if a meal costs 488B and you pay with a 500B note, some Thais will leave the 12B change. It’s not so much a tip as a way of saying ‘I’m not so money grubbing as to grab every last baht’. Apart from this, it is not customary to leave behind the change if it is less than 10B. At many hotel restaurants or other upmarket eateries, a 10% service charge will be added to your bill. When this is the case, tipping is not expected. Bangkok has adopted some standards of tipping, especially in restaurants frequented by foreigners. !Money !The basic unit of Thai currency is the baht. There are 100 satang in one baht; coins include 25-satang and 50-satang pieces and baht in 1B, 2B, 5B and 10B coins. Older coins have Thai numerals only, while newer coins have Thai and Arabic numerals. The 2B coin was introduced in 2007 and is confusingly similar in size and design to the 1B coin. The two satang coins are typically only issued at supermarkets where prices aren’t rounded up to the nearest baht, which is the convention elsewhere. Paper currency is issued in the following denominations: 20B (green), 50B (blue), 100B (red), 500B (purple) and 1000B (beige). In the 1990s, the 10B bills were phased out in favour of the 10B coin but occasionally you might encounter a paper survivor. !Changing money !Banks or the more rare private moneychangers offer the best foreign-exchange rates. When buying baht, US dollars are the most accepted currency, followed by British pounds and Euros. Most banks charge a commission and duty for each travellers cheque cashed. Current exchange rates are printed in the Bangkok Post and the Nation every day, or you can walk into any Thai bank and ask to see a daily rate sheet.

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