Regional Technical Consultation on Fisheries Statistics INF01 and Information in Southeast Asia , Thailand 15-18 August 2017

INFORMATION NOTE FOR PARTICIPANTS

For the convenience of the participants who will attend the Regional Technical Consultation on Fisheries Statistics and Information in Southeast Asia, the following information is provided:

DATE AND VENUE

Hosted by the SEAFDEC Secretariat, the “Regional Technical Consultation on Fisheries Statistics and Information in Southeast Asia” will be convened from 15 to 18 August 2017 at the Berkeley Hotel , Bangkok, Thailand.

TRANSPORTATION AND ARRANGEMENTS

SEAFDEC will arrange transportation for all participants. After custom clearance, the participants are requested to proceed to Exit Gate ‘C’ (near Door 10). SEAFDEC staff and vehicles will be arranged to transport the participants from the Suvarnabhumi Airport to the Hotel. In case that no staff of SEAFDEC is around, the participants are kindly requested to wait for them at the Information Counter of the Arrival Hall, or contact Ms. Sunutta Pudtal at mobile phone: (+66) 089-4973197 or Ms. Saivason Klinsukhon at mobile phone: (+66) 081-8479265.

ACCOMMODATION ARRANGEMENTS

Accommodation is arranged for all participants at the Berkeley Hotel Pratunam in Bangkok, Thailand. SEAFDEC Secretariat will responsible for room charges for participants who are supported by SEAFDEC. However, participants will responsible for the costs of consumables from the mini bar, telephone calls as well as other personal items.

Room Type Single Twin Premier Room 2,100 Baht 2,100 Baht Deluxe Room 2,500 Baht 2,500 Baht

About the Hotel

Location: The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam is located in Ratchaprarop Road in Bangkok, Thailand. The hotel is located in Bangkok’s most vibrant and famous shopping area, with an easy access from major roads, Airport Rail Link and BTS Sky Train. It is within a walking distance from Bangkok’s shopping paradise – from luxury shopping malls as Gaysorn Plaza, , Central World, to the famous wholesale malls as The Palladium World Shopping Centre and The Platinum Fashion Mall.

Room and Facilities: The accommodation varies with fitness room, swimming pool, and executive lounge. All rooms feature air conditioning, Flat screen TV with cable channels, hairdryer, and coffee/tea making set.

Address: The Berkeley Hotel Pratunum 559 Ratchaprarop Road, Makkasan, Rachatewi, Bangkok 10400 Thailand Tel: (+66 2) 309-9999 Fax: (+66 2) 309-9900 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.berkeleypratunam.com

REGISTRATION ARRANGEMENTS

Registration would be arranged in front of the Meeting room during 08.30-09.00 hrs. on 15 August 2017. Documents would be provided upon registration.

CONTACT PERSONS

Technical matter Ms. Nualanong Tongdee SEAFDEC Secretariat Tel: (+66) 02 9406326 ext. 106 Mobile phone: (+66) 081 6662630 Fax: (+66) 02 9406336 Email: [email protected]

Ms. Saivason Klinsukhon SEAFDEC Secretariat Tel: (+66) 02 9406326 ext. 116 Mobile phone: (+66) 081 8479265 Fax: (+66) 02 9406336 Email: [email protected]

Administrative matter Ms. Sunutta Pudtal SEAFDEC Secretariat Tel: (+66) 02 9406326 ext. 125 Mobile phone: (+66) 089 4973197 Fax: (+66) 02 9406336 Email: [email protected]