CONTENTS

1. Arriving at Thammasat ...... (2) 2. List of Accommodation ...... (2) 3. Food Places ...... (6) 4. Inside Thammasat University (Rangsit Campus) ...... (8) 5. Thammasat University Hospital...... (11) 6. TU Bookstore ...... (12) 7. Banking Services ...... (12) 8. Libraries ...... (13) 9. Entertainment and Shopping ...... (13) 10. Tourist Attractions ...... (14) 11. Festivals ...... (17) 12. Telephones and Important Numbers ...... (18) 13. Thammasat Rangsit Map ...... (19)

Note:

Thammasat University will not be responsible for the accommodation fees, living expenses, food related expenses, personal expanses including travel expenses and other education- related costs of exchange students.

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1. ARRIVING AT THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY

How to get to Thammasat University:

1. Taxi from Suvarnabhumi Airport to TU Rangsit (not more than 1,000 baht) 2. Taxi from Don Mueang Airport to TU Rangsit (not more than 500 baht) 3. Airport Rail link from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Don Mueang Airport (45 baht). Then take a taxi from Don Mueang Airport to TU Rangsit (not more than 500 baht). 4. Public van from, Suvarnabhumi Airport to Don Mueang Airport (50 baht). Then take a taxi from Don Mueang Airport to TU Rangsit (not more than 500 baht).

How to get around (from TU Rangsit)

There are (white) mini public vans in Rangsit Campus that goes to the following places:

1. Public van from TU Rangsit to Victory Monument BTS station (37 baht) 2. Public van from TU Rangsit to Chatuchak BTS station (35 baht) 3. Public van from TU Rangsit to TU Thaprachan Campus (40 baht) 4. Public bus – Air Conditioned No. 29 (TU Rangsit-Victory Monument-Hua Lampong Train station) – 20-30 baht 5. Public bus – Air-conditioned No. 39 (TU Rangsit-TU Thaprachan) 6. Public bus No. 510 (TU Rangsit-Victory Monument BTS station)

**The van stand to go to Victory Monument and Future Park is opposite the Faculty of Architecture.

**The van stand for going to Chatuchak and TU Tha Pra Chan Campus is on the opposite side of the University Dome Building.

2. LIST OF ACCOMODATION

There are a large number of apartments around TU Rangsit. These are just a few examples.

On-Campus Accommodation (reserved for undergraduate students)

1. Asian Games Dormitory – 5,000/ room/ month

Off-Campus Accommodation

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1. TU DOME Apartment – 5200 baht/ room/ month Location: Opposite Thammasat University (on klong Luang Road, Chiangrak) Tel – TU Property Office 02 1019000 ext 2101-2 089 204 5307, 089 204 5308

TU DOME rooms

2. Inter Park – 6,000 baht/ room/ month Location: Very close to University gate (Chiangrak 1) Tel- 085-978-2828, 02-901-8811 Website – http://www.cityparktu.com/interpark.php

Inter Park Rooms

3. City Park – 6,000 baht/ room/ month Location: Very close to University gate (Gate Chiangrak 1) Tel – 085-978-2828, 089 114899, 02-901-8811 Website – www.cityparktu.com

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City Park rooms

4. Sky View – 6,500 baht/ room/ month Location: Very Close to University gate (Gate Chiangrak 2) Tel – 021914990 ext 1000 Website – http://www.skyview-apartment.com

Sky View rooms

5. Songpichet – 4,200 baht/ room /month Location: Very close to University gate (Gate Chiangrak 1) Tel – 02-516-9782

6. Twintown – 4,500 baht/ room/ month

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Location: Very close to University Gate (Gate Chiangrak 2) Tel – 02-901-8950

Twintown rooms

7. Golf view – 2,950 – 6,950 baht/ room/ month The rent depends on the type of room selected and there are three types of rooms available to choose from. The rent also increases depending upon the choice of the floor: • Standard Rooms – 2,950 – 5,450 baht/ month • Premium Rooms – 3,850 – 6,250 baht/ month • Paradise Rooms – 6,350 – 6,950 baht/ month

Three types of contracts are available: 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months.

Location: Opposite Thammasat University (on Klong Luang Road, Chiangrak), deep into the soi behind TU DOME apartment Tel – 098 4451514, 087 0874343 Website – www.golfview-tu.com

Golf view rooms

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8. Brownie – 5,500 baht/ room/ month Location: close to TU stadium Tel – 084 7071001, 02 1534055 ext 444

Brownie rooms

9. VKP Mansion – 3,500-4,000 baht/ room/ month Short-term contracts are available depending on negotiation. Location: Opposite Thammasat University (on Klong Luang Road, Chiangrak) Tel – 02 516 5701

VKP mansion

10. Piyamon- 5,500 baht/ room/ month Location: Opposite Thammasat University (on Klong Luang Road, Chiangrak) Tel 083-995-1166, 02-516-3265-6

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3. FOOD PLACES

Canteens in Thammasat University

1. Green Canteen Open from 6:00 till 17:00 hours.

2. SC Canteens (SC 1 And SC 2) The canteens are situated right next to each other and are open from 6:00 till 17:00 hours. The canteens are near the Faculty of Engineering Building.

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3. Mid-night Canteen Just behind Green Canteen. Open from 17:00 till 24:00 hours.

4. 7/11 and Lawson 108 shops These shops can be found all around Thammasat Rangsit Campus. Open 24 hours.

5. Tewson Dome Canteen The canteen is situated near the Inter Zone. Opens in the evening: from 17:00 hours.

6. Tops Supermarket It is situated near the Inter Zone. The Tops Supermarket has a co-working space and it stays open 24 hours.

4. INSIDE THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY (RANGSIT CAMPUS)

There are four alternative modes of transportation for students in the Campus:

1. Free shuttle bus or NGV bus

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There are four lines of the free open-air buses/shuttle around the campus.

LINE 1 is divided into 1A and 1B Line 1A (1) - From Asian Game Village – Faculty of Engineering Service: 07.30 to 18.30 everyday, except public holidays. Route: Asian Game village Zone B – Inter zone circle – Japanese Central Circle - Green Canteen – Puey Ungphakorn Library – Registrar Office - SC building – SC Canteen – Faculty of Engineering

Line 1A (2) - From Asian Game Village Zone B, C – Faculty of Law Service: 07.30 to 18.30 everyday, except public holidays. Route: Asian Game village Zone B – Asian Game Village Zone C – DLuxx Apartments - SC building – Thammasat Stadium – TU Fitness/ Swimming Pool - Gymnasium 4/5/6 – Faculty of law (next to Faculty of Engineering and Chiangrak gate)

Line 1B (1) - From Asian Game Village – Faculty of Engineering Service: 07.30 to 18.30 everyday, except public holidays. Route: Asian Game village Zone B – Inter zone circle – Japanese Central Circle - Green Canteen – Puey Ungphakorn Library – Registrar Office - SC building – SC Canteen – Faculty of Engineering

Line 1B (2) - From Asian Game Village Zone B, C – Faculty of Law Service: 07.30 to 18.30 everyday, except public holidays. Route: Asian Game village Zone B – Asian Game Village Zone C – DLuxx Apartments - SC building – Thammasat Stadium – TU Fitness/ Swimming Pool - Gymnasium 4/5/6 – Faculty of law (next to Faculty of Engineering and Chiangrak gate)

LINE 2 Line 2 - From Asian Game Village – Thammasat Hospital

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Service: 07.30 to 18.30 everyday, except public holidays. Route: Asian Game village Zone B – Inter zone circle – Japanese Central Circle - Green Canteen – Learning Center – Faculty of Mathematics & statistics – Faculty of Public health – Faculty of Medicine – Faculty of Pharmacy- Thammasat Hospital

LINE 3 Line 3 – TU DOME – Green Canteen Service: 07.30 to 18.30 everyday, except public holidays. Route: TU DOME – Faculty of Law – Gymnasium 4/5/6 – TU Fitness/ Swimming Pool – Thammasat stadium - SC building - Puey Ungphakorn Library – Registrar Office - Green Canteen – U turn at Japanese Central Circle (return on the same way)

LINE 4 Line 3 – SIIT – Green Canteen Service: 07.30 to 18.30 everyday, except public holidays. Route: SIIT – Faculty of Engineering – Faculty of Law - Gymnasium 4/5/6 – TU Fitness/ Swimming Pool – Thammasat stadium - SC building - Puey Ungphakorn Library – Registrar Office - Green Canteen – U turn at Japanese Central Circle (return on the same way)

2. Song Taew (Two Rows Pickup Public Passenger Car)

Song Taew is one type of the private mini bus in Thailand. In the Rush hour when the NGV’s are full of passengers, Song Taew is an alternative mode of transportation. They offer services in 3 routes similar to NGV van.

Line 1 Asian Game Village – Faculty of Architecture Line 2 Asian Game Village – Thammasat Hospital

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Line 3 Asian Game Village – TU Dome **The cost of the service is 4 Baht and they run between 7:00 to 21:00 and after 21:00, the cost is 5 Baht.

3. Motorcycle Taxis

Motorcycle taxis can be found anywhere around the campus and can go everywhere. There are many places where the queues are located; one of the places where you can find them is in front of the Green Canteen (Central Canteen) and the area nearby a shuttle service to victory monument. The fee starts at 15 Baht and can go above depending on the distance.

4. Bicycle

Either private or rental bicycles can be used in the campus. The cost of the rental bicycle is 5 baht per day. There are 3 rental stations located at: 1. Bicycle Parking Lot at Chiangrak 1 2. Security House near Green Canteen 3. In front of Inter Zone

OFO Bicycle is free of cost and can be seen throughout the Thammasat Campus, download the OFO Bicycle application and enjoy.

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5. THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Thammasat University has a public hospital situated in the premises of the campus. NGV Bus Line 2 goes straight to the hospital. Thammasat University Hospital provides outpatient, inpatient and emergency medical services, as well as other health care services such as X-ray, physical examination and dental care. Physicians, nurses and medical interns are available 24 hours. Students are eligible to receive discounts for room expenses and services. For serious illness, please contact the staff at international affairs department immediately.

Thammasat University Hospital

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6. TU BOOKSTORE

Thammasat University Bookstore (TU Bookstore) is near the Dome Building. It is well stocked with publications and magazines in both Thai and English languages. Textbooks used in individual courses can be purchased at a good price. Stationary and office supplies are also available. This is where you can find student uniforms, Thammasat belts, buttons and badges.

7. BANKING SERVICES

For banking services such as cash withdrawal and balance inquiries, students can conveniently use the automated teller machines (ATM) around the campus and also in the SC Canteen near our faculty building. For full services, students can go to the branch offices of several banks inside the campus:

1. Thai Military Bank: In front of Thammasat Hospital 2. Bangkok Bank: Inter Zone and Science Park 3. Krungthai Bank: at the library hall nearby the Green Canteen 4. Siam Commercial Bank: at the library hall nearby the Green Canteen.

Credit cards/ Master Cards/ Visa cards can be used to withdraw cash at most ATMs.

8. LIBRARIES

• The Central library: near the Dome Building. • Puey Ungphkorn Library: near the Social Science complex. Contains more than 60,000 thesis and research in physical hard copies as well as in the online database.

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• Faculty of Engineering Library: situated at the 2nd floor of the building, the library contains excellent collections of textbook (in science, engineering, English etc.), conference proceedings, reports, technical magazines and journals. They have computerized search systems to assist students in locating their information sources.

9. ENTERTAINMENT AND SHOPPING

The nearest department store (Mall) is Future Park. It is the biggest and most popular shopping mall and entertainment center around here. You can take van from the van stand in Thammasat University to Future Park. The van stand is located on the opposite side of the University Dome Building.

In downtown, the main areas are Siam Square, Silom Road, MBK mall and Chatuchak (JJ) Market. Everything you could possibly want is available in Bangkok. Ask your friends for advice.

Future Park

10. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

• Bangkok Bangkok is the center of government administration, business and education. It also has a lot of tourism places. Some of the most famous places are Wat Pra Kaew (the Emerald Buddha Temple) and the Grand Palace, both located in central Bangkok, opposite the first campus of Thammasat University (Tha Pra Chan Campus). Also, you can visit other places around Bangkok such as Kaosarn Road (a shopping market night street), Dusit Zoo, Wimarn Mek Royal Place, Flower market and so on.

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If you are interested in Buddhist meditation, you can visit Wat Mahathat, which is opposite TU Tha Pra Chan Campus. This temple offers free meditation lessons for Thai and foreigners. Please go to “Section 5” of Wat Mahathat for free lessons.

Grand Palace

• Thailand Islands The islands off the coast of Thailand are famous throughout the world for their beautiful beaches, others for their gorgeous scenery and some even claim their fame for the party atmosphere. There are three main sets of islands of Thailand. To the east of Bangkok there are Ko Samet and Ko Chang, in the Gulf of Thailand we have Ko Samui, Ko Pha Ngan and Ko Tao, and in the Andaman we have Phuket and Ko Phi Phi. Phuket is the country’s largest and most developed island, connected to the mainland by two bridges. Ko Phi Phi is famous for the movie “The Beach”, while Ko Tao is Thailand’s diving mecca. But there are many, many more beautiful islands to choose from.

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Ko Phi Phi Island

• Kanchanaburi Located in western Thailand and admired for its beautiful scenery and accessibility to national parks and waterfalls. Kanchanaburi is best known for the bridge over the River Kwai that is linked with the historic Death Railway to Burma in which thousands of Western prisoners of war died during its construction under Japanese occupation during WWII. Several museums and war cemeteries, all present the information about the city and its bridge during the 1940s Japanese occupation. Outside of Kanchanaburi are several national parks, including Erawan and Srinakarind National Parks, which offer beautiful scenery, waterfalls and caves.

River Kwai • Ayutthaya Ayutthaya is the ancient city that contains traces of Thailand in former times. About 30 minutes from Thammasat University (Rangsit Campus), you can see beautiful historical sites of the old capital city of Thailand, in which the remains of the royal

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palaces and temples are preserved. Tourists can go sightseeing around by various kinds of vehicle or by riding an elephant.

Temples and elephant rides in Ayutthaya

• Chiang Mai Chiang Mai is located in the northern part of Thailand. Its historical significance, fresh air and natural beauty attract large number of tourists, especially in winter. There are various kinds of tourism activities in Chiang Mai, including sightseeing, trekking, local tradition fairs and other kinds of entertainment. It is about 688 km from Bangkok and takes only 45 minutes by airplanes, 9 hours by bus or car, and about 13 hours by train.

Chiang Mai

• Pattaya Pattaya has popular beaches and is about 150 km from Bangkok. It will take you 2.30 hours by car to reach there. You can relax and enjoy a lot of interesting activities and visit interesting places along the beaches of Pattaya. For example, scuba diving, bottle museum, the Pattaya Park, cabaret shows, the Model City, the Elephant

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Village, the Monkey School, etc. You can also take a boat trip to Koh Lan Islands and enjoy another beautiful beach.

Pattaya Beach

11. FESTIVALS

SONGKRAN

Songkran is Thailand’s most famous festival. An important event on the Buddhist calendar, this water festival marks the beginning of the traditional Thai New Year. This festival is held in April from 13-15, which Thai people regard as the hottest time of the year. People go back to their home and pay respect to their parents and the elderly. Conventionally, friends and family celebrate Songkran by splashing water on each other in the form of a wish for a year filled with blessings and by visiting temples to make merits. The Thai people believe that water is spiritually purifying: it cleanses you of any bad luck or grievances from the past year, and blesses you with fortune and happiness for the year ahead.

Songkran festival

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LOY KRA TONG

It is the celebration of expressing our gratitude to the river for its usefulness and making amends for our misuse. On the full moon night of November, people make “Kra Tongs” from a plate of banana leaves and decorate them with flowers, joysticks and candles. Then, they float them in the river. The famous places that hold Loy Kra Tong festivals are Sukhothai and Ayutthaya.

Loy Kra Tong Festival

12. TELEPHONE AND IMPORTANT NUMBERS

PUBLIC TELEPHONES

Public telephones and telephone booths can be found occasionally in the city centers or sky train/ subway stations. You have to put coins (1, 5 and 10 Baht) in the slit and dial. The price is counted by minutes.

INTERNATIONAL CALLS

The Thailand country code is 66. The Bangkok metropolitan code is 02. If you call from outside Thailand, the number will start with 662 for Bangkok Metropolitan. In case your internet call does not work, there are international calling cards available at some bookstores and IT shops.

EMERGENCY

Police 191

Ambulance 1669

Thammasat University Hospital 02 926 9999

Vibhavadi Hospital (emergency call) 02 561 1111

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OTHER USEFUL NUMBERS

Immigration Bureau 1178

Suvarnabhumi Airport Call Center 1722

13. THAMMASAT RANGSIT MAP

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