The venue of ISBA24 is CMU (Chiang Mai University) in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The following are the most common methods of transportation from overseas to Chiang Mai.
Visa
If you need a visa support letter, please send us a copy of the first page of your passport. The processing time for the letter may take a few days. The VISA type is NON-IMMIGRANT VISA, CATEGORY ED (EDUCATION). This type of visa is designed for applicants who wish to enter the Kingdom of Thailand to study, to come on a work study tour or observation tour, to participate in projects or seminars , to attend a conference or training course , to study as a foreign Buddhist monk.
Summary of Countries and Territories entitled for Visa Exemption and Visa on Arrival to Thailand. Click here.
For more information regarding the visa application process. Click here
Entering Thailand
We recommend direct flights to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). You can also take a connecting flight from Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).
Transportation to CMU
After arriving at Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), we recommend using the official Airport Taxi service located in front of the domestic arrival lounge. The trip typically takes about 15 minutes, with an expected cost of approximately 150 - 200 THB. You can also call a ride from applications (Grab, Maxim, etc.). The venue's name in Thai is "Ang Kaew Villa", you can show the following destination written in Thai to the driver.
Map location: Click here
อ่างแก้ววิลล่า (เรือนอ่างแก้ว มหาวิทยาลัยเชียงใหม่)
Ang Kaew Villa (Chiang Mai University),
Please show this Thai text to your taxi driver.
Return Journey
For the return journey to your home country, we recommend calling a ride from applications (Grab, Maxim, etc.) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). If available, you can take a direct flight from CNX to your home country. If not, you can take a connecting flight to Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
School Site and Accommodation
We will provide hotel rooms for all students and teachers. Internet access is available in both the hotel rooms and the school site. Transportation will be provided from the hotel to the school site at the scheduled time. For daily meals, the hotel offers breakfast for all participants. For lunch and dinner, the organizer will provide for you. If you have other dietary requirements (halal, vegetarian, etc.), please inform the organizer in advance.
Participants can attend social events such as a reception, excursion, and banquet at no additional cost.
School site： Ang Kaew Villa meeting room
Location: [Google map]
Rooms For Lecturers: Ang Kaew Villa
Location: [Google map]
Rooms For Students: Get Zleep Hotel
Location: [Google map]
AC voltage and plug in Thailand
AC power in Thailand is 220 V at 50 Hz. Most laptop PCs can accept up to 240 V at 50 or 60 Hz with a universal power converter. Please be careful of your plug type. In Thailand, the plug type is A or C. If you have an adapter to convert the plug type, please bring it with you.
Landmarks in Chiang Mai University
Ang Kaew Reservoir [Google map]
Tat Chomphu Reservoir [Google map]
CMU Food court [Google map]
