Thailand GAA

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Introduction

Thailand GAA would like to extend a warm welcome to all participants and spectators travelling to Bangkok for this year’s Asian Gaelic Games. This document outlines all important and useful information for both players and spectators. For any further queries don’t hesitate to contact us.


facebook.com/ThailandGaelicFootball/	info@thailandgaa.com

Important: Mourning period for King Rama IX

Most will be aware that His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away on October 13^th, 2016. The government of Thailand subsequently announced a period of national mourning for 1 year, this period has been extended until October 27^th, 2017. Although the games fall outside of the national mourning period this is still a profoundly sad one for the people of Thailand. It’s difficult to put into words the effect this has had on the entire nation.

For this reason we would like to remind all visitors to be considerate and respectful of the monarchy, culture and people of Thailand. You are not only representing yourself but also your club, Thailand GAA, the Embassy of Ireland and the people of Ireland as a whole.

Acts of disrespect towards the Monarchy carry serious criminal consequences.

Google Maps Locations

The following link contains all important locations for the games. It is well worth downloading an offline map of Bangkok on Google maps.

https://goo.gl/4JFzvp

To do List for Clubs

Item	To	Deadline
Initial registration (Members can be changed up to 2 weeks prior to the games)	Submit via website	October 16^th
Book your team hotel	See hotels information below	ASAP
Payment Deadline	Account details to be confirmed	October 16^th
Official Registration Deadline	Attached registration form	October 16^th

Registration

The Registration process for the Asian Gaelic Games has changed. Going forward, registration for
the FEXCO 2017 AGG will be done electronically through the ACB website (a notice will be sent to all
clubs when registration is open).
Further information on registration will be sent out in the coming weeks. In the meantime, all
inquiries regarding registration should be sent to: secretary.asia@gaa.ie .

Tournament Fees

Participant Type	Cost
Player including entry to Sunday night closing ceremony	125 Euro
Player fee only (no entry to Sunday night closing ceremony)	70 Euro*
Spectator/non-player entry to Sunday night closing ceremony	70 Euro**
Spectator/non-player – no entry to Sunday night closing ceremony	No charge

*This fee type is only available until the initial registration deadline of October 16^th. After this
deadline, any players who have paid the full entry fee but are subsequently unable to attend the
Sunday evening ceremony will not receive a partial refund.
**This fee covers entry to the Sunday evening closing ceremony. Attendance at the games is free.

Note: Sunday night tickets must be purchased as part of the registration process. Tickets will not
be available to purchase during the AGG weekend. There will be no facility to pay on the door.

Payment Details

Details of where to pay will be sent to all clubs by the end of August.

Payment should be made in Euro, charges or fees must be paid by the transferring club.

Bank Details:

Bank:	Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) (Thailand)
Account Name:	Mr. Stephen Mark Sweeney
Account No:	245-207990-8
Swift ID:	SICOTHBK
Branch Address:	Paso Building Branch, 88 Silom road, Suriyawong, Bang Rak, Bangkok , 10500

Timetable of Events


Day	Time	Location	Event
Thu – 16^thNov	07:30	Thai Country Club	ITCC Irish Ambassador’s Golf Day
Fri – 17^th Nov	09:30 – 14:30	Dusit Thani Hotel	Asia-Pacific Ireland Business Forum
Fri – 17^th Nov	19:30	The Amari	Opening Ceremony
Sat – 18^th Nov	06:00	Team Hotels	Bus transfer to the pitches at Patana.
	07:00 – 17:00	Patana, St. Andrews & Berkeley Schools	Games played at each venue.
	17:00	Patana, St. Andrews & Berkeley Schools	Bus transfer back to the team hotels.
	21:00	The Amari	AGG Comedy Night Ft Aidan Killian & Joe Rooney.
Sun – 19^th Nov	06:00	Team Hotels	Participants not staying on Sunday night must check out before leaving the hotel.
	06:00	Team Hotels	Bus transfer to the pitches at Patana.
	12:00	St. Andrews & Berkeley Schools	Bus transfer back to Patana from St. Andrews & Berkeley for the finals of the AGGs.
	16:00	Patana	Finals & Presentation
	18:00	Patana	Bus transfer back to team hotels.
	19:45	The Landmark Bangkok	Asian Gaelic Games social
Mon – 20^th Nov	12:00	Team Hotels	Check out

AGG Group Games & Finals

Day	Event	Location
Sat – 18^th Nov	Group Games for Senior, intermediate and junior competitions Men’s & Ladies Football Hurling & Camogie (Schedule of games to be available the week before the games commence)	Patana, St. Andrews & Berkeley
Sun – 19^th Nov	Knock-out Stages of Competitions	Patana, St. Andrews & Berkeley
Sun – 19^th Nov	Derek Brady Cup – Senior Men Lisa Orsi Cup – Senior Ladies Hurling Cup Camogie Cup Men’s Senior Plate Ladies Senior Plate Men’s intermediate Cup & Plate Ladies intermediate Cup & Plate Men’s Junior Cup & Plate Ladies Junior Cup & Plate Presentation of Cups & Medals	Patana International School

Visa Information

Visa Exemption

Passport holders from 55 countries may enter Thailand for a maximum of 30 days under the visa exemption rule.

Short List of Countries Eligible for Visa Exemption
Australia	Belgium	Canada	France	Germany
Hong Kong	Indonesia	Ireland	Italy	Japan
Korea	Laos	Malaysia	New Zealand	Philippines
Singapore	South Africa	United Kingdom	United States	Vietnam

Visa on Arrival

Passport holders from 19 countries are required to obtain a visa on arrival to Thailand at a cost of 2000THB.

Short List of Countries Eligible for Visa on Arrival
Bhutan	China	India	Taiwan

Currency

Thailand uses the Thai Baht and most ATMs, hotels, supermarkets and convenience stores accept all major card types. There are a large number of currency exchanges both in the airport and in central Bangkok, most of the currency exchanges are run by the major Thai banks so their exchange rates are usually very similar and commission free. The currency exchanges accept most currencies and there is usually no problem exchanging worm or slightly damaged notes.

Electricity

Thailand uses 220v supply system and 2 pin plugs with either flat or round pins.

Most common type of outlet

Transport

Getting to Bangkok

There are 2 airports in Bangkok city. Both airports are international airports so it is important to check which airport you will be arriving into and departing from.

Don Mueang Airport (DMK)

Don Mueang Airport is located on the city’s north side. It can take between 30min – 1.30min (by taxi) to get from the airport to players hotels and vice a versa depending on traffic.

NOTE: Air Asia ONLY fly to and from Don Mueang Airport. All international flights arrive and depart from terminal 1.

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

Suvarnabhumi Airport in located on the city’s east side. It can take between 30min – 1.30min (by taxi) to get from the airport to players hotels and vice a versa depending on traffic.

From the Airport to the Players Hotels

By Taxi

Bangkok’s taxis are some of the cheapest in the world but they are in some cases known to take advantage should the opportunity arise even at the airport. There are taxi stands and queuing systems at both airports and all taxis must be registered with the airport authorities.

A taxi form either airport to players hotels should cost between 250 and 350 THB (7-10 USD) depending on traffic. NOTE: There is a 50B airport surcharge. Taking the toll way is the fastest route however the passenger must pay the toll charge (50-90 THB). All taxis have a yellow registration plate outside and inside the taxi, note this registration in case you have a problem with the taxi.

NOTE: Most taxis will not have change of 1000B notes so it’s advisable to have some smaller domination notes when taking a taxi.

By Airport Rail Link

NOTE: The airport rail link is only available from Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The airport rail arrives and departs from the basement level of the airport, follow the sings for the rail link.

From the airport take the Airport Rail link to the end of the line (Phaya Thai, 45THB) when you exit the train follow the signs for Phaya Thai BTS, from here you will need to purchase a new ticket to Nana. Take the BTS Skytrain in the direction of ‘Bearing’ to Nana. The hotels are within 5 minutes walk of Nana BTS station.

Hotels

Information has been sent to each club secretary regarding the hotels.

The two main hotels will be the Amari Boulevard and the Ambassador Hotel. The Sunday night function will be held at the Landmark Hotel. All hotels are within walking distance of each other.

Amari Boulevard Hotel

Address: Sukhumvit, Soi 5

Booking: The hotel can be booked through Arari.com or by telephone: +66 (0) 2255 2930

Games promo code: AGG2017

Book period : 01 August 2017 – 30 September 2017
Stay period : 17 – 20 November 2017 (Pre or Post stay 3 days from 14 – 23 November 2017)
Room type : All Room Type including with Breakfast
Rate : Superior Room 2,450 THB net / room / night (2,080++)
Deluxe Room 3,050 THB net / room / night (2,590++)
Deluxe Corner 3,700 THB net / room / night (3,144++)
Deluxe Terrace 3,700 THB net / room / night (3,144++)
Junior Suite 5,400 THB net / room / night (4,588++)
Extra Person : 950 THB net / person / room / night (807++)

Payment type : PREPAID Cancellation : Full refund on credit card provided if the cancellation is made up to 7 days prior to arrival; if the cancellation is made after 7 days will turn to fully Non-refundable.

Ambassador Hotel

Address: Sukhimvit, Soi 11

Booking: The hotel can be booked through: amtel.co.th or by telephone: +66 2 254 0444

Twin / double room : 2200 baht net / room / night

The Landmark Bangkok

Address: Sukhimvit, Soi 4

The Sunday night function will be held in this hotel, however, this is not a designated players hotel and no arrangements have been made with this hotel regarding breakfast or transport to or from the games.

Games Venues

This year’s games will be held across 3 venues; Patana International School, St Andrews International School and Berkeley International School. Transport to and from the hotels to each venue and a shuttle service between each venue will be provided.

NOTE: All players will travel to Patana first and then transfer to either St. Andrews or Berkeley. It’s the responsibility of individual clubs and players to check which pitch they are playing on.

Players can also take a taxi or the BTS from the hotel to the games pitches. The hotels will have a taxi hailing service, click on the links below for the location on Google Maps.

BTS: Players can take the BTS between 06:00 and 00:00 travelling from the hotels to the pitches, get on the BTS at Nana Station, if travelling to Berkeley International School get off at Bang Na station. If travelling to Patana or St. Andrews International School get off at Bearing Station.

Patana International School

Address: Sukhumvit, Soi 105

Pitches: 3 – grass

Facilities: Full changing room facilities, medical, catering, message

Patana International School will be the main venue for this year’s games. All senior games and finals will be played at this venue.

St Andrews International School

Address: Sukhumvit, Soi 105

Pitches: 1 – astro

Facilities: Full changing room facilities, medical, catering

Berkeley International School

Address: 123 Bangna-Trad Road

Pitches: 1 – grass

Facilities: Full changing room facilities, medical, catering

Hospitals and Medical

Full emergency medical services will be available at all venues for the duration of the games. The medical services will be provided by Bangkok Hospital staff and ambulances.

NOTE: GAA can be a dangerous sport, Thailand GAA provide no insurance cover for the games nor accept any liability for loss or injury. We advise that all visitors to Thailand had adequate health insurance cover.

Sikarin Hospital

Address: Bang Na, Bangkok 10260, Thailand

Contact: +66 2 366 9900

Bangkok Hospital

Address: 2 Soi Soonvijai 7 New Petchburi Road

Contact: +66 2 310 3000

Thainakarin Hospital

Address: 345 Khwaeng Bang Na

Contact: 02 361 2727

Bumrungrad Hospital

Address: Sukhumvit, Soi 3

Contact: +66 2 066 8888

MedConsult

Dr. Donna Robinson

Address: Sukhumvit, Soi 49

Contact: +66 2 018 7855

Climate

November in Thailand is the end of the rainy season,

the sun normally shines for 8 hours per day, with temperatures generally settling between 24°C and 31°C.

The daily average temperature for Bangkok is usually around 28°C and there’s a good chance of a shower, so pack a raincoat just in case. It’s warm enough to wear shorts and a t-shirt, as it still feels humid in the city.