GENERAL INFORMATION
Learn more about general meeting guidelines and information below:
Abstracts:
Abstract submissions are open between December 1, 2023-January 17, 2024 at 17:00 EST (U.S.). For more information, please see this page.
Banks & Foreign Exchange Offices
Credit cards can be used for most purchases, please keep in mind that some places may only accept cash, so plan on bringing that with you as well. Bank hours vary but most are open between 08:30-15:30, Monday through Friday, except on public and bank holidays.
Business Center
Yes, it is located on floor G.
Certificate of Attendance
Certificates of Attendance will be emailed to all attendees after the Congress.
Climate
Bangkok’s average weather in June is a high of 93 degrees Fahrenheit (34 C) with a low of 79 degrees Fahrenheit (26 C).
Currency
Thailand uses the Thai baht.
Electricity
Thailand uses the plug types C and O with a voltage of 220 volts at 50 hertz.
Emergency Phone Numbers
Dial 191 in case of an emergency
Hotels
For more information on hotels, please see this page.
Insurance and Liability
It is recommended that participants obtain adequate insurance coverage for travel, health and accidents before they depart from their countries of residence. The ISTH as organizers cannot accept responsibility for personal injuries, or loss of, or damage to private property belonging to the conference participants and accompanying persons.
Italian Pharmaceutical Companies and Delegates
MCI Italia has been assigned to collect – on behalf of ISTH – all applications from Italian pharmaceutical companies and file them with the appropriate Italian Health Ministry officials. For further information, please contact:
MCI Italia
Attn: Mrs. Maria Grazia Paolelli
Via della Ferratella in Laterano 41
00184 Rome (Italy)
Tel: +39 06 70495693
Fax: +39 06 7096292
Email: mariagrazia.paolelli@mci-group.com
Language
The official language of the meeting is English. There is no simultaneous translation service provided. The official languages of Thailand is Thai.
Local Transportation
The following information is from the QSNCC’s website for more information/maps, please see this page.
Parking
QSNCC provides indoor parking for up to 3,000 vehicles from 05:00 to 24:00. (Parking validation is available from 07:00-21:00 at any information counter.) The car park has direct elevator access to the event levels. Accessible parking, and Priority parking are at B1 and B2 levels while EV charging bays and Lady parking are at B1 level. Motorcycle parking is at LM level.
MRT
The MRT Blue Line travels through a number of cultural and commercial districts in Bangkok, including QSNCC's stop at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center station (Exit 3). A tunnel connects the QSNCC MRT Station to QSNCC, and a passageway directly connects to the exhibition hall, providing seamless connectivity.
BTS
Take the BTS Skytrain to Asok interchange station, then transfer to the MRT subway. When you arrive at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center MRT Station, take exit 3 to connect to the QSNCC lower ground level.
Bus
The public bus routes 136 and 185 stop right in front of QSNCC. The main entrance is within a short walk from the bus stop.
Car
From Rachadapisek Road, U-turn under the bridge over the Rama 4 intersection. QSNCC is on your left.
From the first stage expressway system, Chalerm Maha Nakhon Expressway (Bang Na - Din Daeng - Dao Khanong), take the Rama 4 Road exit and turn left at the Rama 4 intersection to enter Rachadapisek Rd. QSNCC is on your left.
From Kluay Nam Thai, go straight to Rama 4 Intersection, then turn right into Rachadapisek Road. QSNCC is on your left.
From Rama 3 Road, take the flyover over the Rama 4 intersection. Stay in the left lane and after coming down from the flyover, enter the gate next to Benjakitti Park.
From Airport:
Suvarnabhumi Airport and Don Mueang International Airport are 45 minutes’ and 30 minutes’ drive, respectively, to QSNCC. Visitors and attendees can take a taxi or arrange a private transfer to QSNCC.
The Airport Rail Link connects Suvarnabhumi Airport to the Makkasan Station - which adjoins Phetchaburi MRT Station. From here, QSNCC is about five minutes train ride.
SRT Dark Red Line’s Don Muang Station connects Don Mueang International Airport to Bang Sue Grand Station. Visitors can take the MRT Blue Line from Bang Sue MRT Station to QSNCC.
Mobile Telephones
As a courtesy to speakers and other participants, all mobile phones and pagers must be switched off when attending sessions or symposia.
Online Disclosures
As part of the CME accreditation procedures, all speakers are obligated to provide disclosure of potential conflicts of interest. On the first slide of every presentation, these disclosures must be presented. The Speaker Ready Room can assist with drafting this slide.
Photo/Recording Policy
Any form of duplication (recording, audio taping, photography and/or video) of sessions is prohibited without expressed written consent of the author and congress organizer. Please do not use your mobile device to duplicate or record any sessions.
We kindly ask that attendees DO NOT photograph, record, film, or use a cellphone to capture images of presentations at any time during the meeting, as well as on the poster and exhibit floors.
Please note that you may be photographed, videotaped and/or recorded during your visit by the official ISTH 2024 photography/video team. By entering the ISTH 2024 Congress, you agree to each of the following:
-
You consent to be photographed, filmed and/or otherwise recorded in connection with, or as part of ISTH 2024 journalistic, advertising, marketing, promotional, archival and/or security activities
-
You consent to such photography, filming and/or recording and to any use, in any and all media throughout the world in perpetuity, without compensation to you, of your appearance, voice and/or name for the above noted purposes
-
You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on these consents given by you by entering the congress
-
To protect, among other things, the personal information of our attendees, you agree not to reproduce, perform, display or upload any photographs of sessions/presentations.
If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed via the official congress photography and video team, kindly inform representatives of your preference.
Poster/Abstract Guidelines
Abstract submission opens on December 1, 2023 and closes on January 17, 2024 at 17:00 EST. Please see this page for more details.
Prayer Room
There will be a prayer room onsite located on floor LG.
Program
For more information about the program please see this page. Program changes will be made public via the official ISTH 2024 Congress Mobile App and the website.
Registration
For more information on registration please see this page.
Smoking
Please note that this is a non-smoking meeting. Smoking is not permitted inside or outside the meeting halls nor in the exhibition area.
Social Media
ISTH 2024 encourages the use of social media, such as X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and other social media platforms at the conference as a way to summarize, highlight, excerpt, review or promote the presented materials of the Congress in general, provided that:
-
Copyright law is observed.
-
Verbatim information is limited to a few quotes.
-
The author or speaker is referenced and cited appropriately.
Please use the Congress hashtag via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: #ISTH2024.
To get the latest updates throughout the Congress, follow the ISTH on X, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
Supporters
For information about our supporters or for how to become a supporter, please see this page.
Taxes
Sales tax in Thailand is about 7%.
Time
Standard Time Zone: Indochina Time (GMT+7)
Tipping
In Thailand, tipping is not common, although a small tip may be appreciated.
Venue
The Congress will take place at the The Queen Sirikit National Convention Center located at 60 Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Ratchadaphisek Road, Khlong Toei Sub-district, Khlong Toei District, Bangkok.
Water Stations
There will be water stations throughout the meeting space.