APAC Digital Identity unConference

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Event Venue:
19 Yenakart - Eatery & Garden

Creatively combining a lush garden setting with multifunctional facilities and bespoke services—featuring indoor function room, cocktail bar, and a 200 sq.m. terrace shaded by the trees—19 Yenakart - Eatery & Garden offers a hideout in the heart of Bangkok.

Address:
19 Yenakart Road, Chongnonsi, 
Yannawa Bangkok 10120
Tel: +66 87 765 1919 

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ARRIVING IN BANGKOK

Bangkok is the capital of Thailand with two international airports: Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Don Muang Airport. You can commute from either airport to the vicinity surrounding the 19 Yenakart - Eatery & Garden—where the event will take place—by the Airport Rail Link (ARL), Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS skytrain), Metropolitan Rapid Transit (MRT), SRT Red Line, metered taxi, or one of the Taxi App services; Grab or Bolt for a direct transit. 

Suvarnabhumi International Airport

Suvarnabhumi International Airport is Bangkok’s main and largest international airport, handling both long and short domestic and international flights.
  • Getting from Suvarnabhumi International Airport to 19 Yenakart - Eatery & Garden by public transportation
    Take the Airport Rail Link from Suvarnabhumi station to Makkasan station (5 stations or roughly 30 mins). Then, take a MRT from Phetchaburi station to Lumphini station (4 stations or roughly 10 minutes), which will cost approximately 100 THB (3-4 USD) in total. Take Exit no. 2, then walk to Sathorn 1 road and continue to Yenakart road (5 minute-taxi ride or 20-minute walk). You can find more information about Airport Rail Link routes and fares here.
  • Getting from Suvarnabhumi International Airport to 19 Yenakart - Eatery & Garden by taxi

    The airport is 35 km away from the 19 Yenakart - Eatery & Garden, so a taxi ride takes 30-40 minutes and costs 360-600 THB (10-20 USD). The taxi kiosk is located on the ground floor of the airport (one floor below Arrivals). Note that the passenger is required to pay any tollways fees (maximum 200 THB or 6 USD) on the way to Bangkok. You can also find  a Grab or Bolt taxi by downloading their respective apps.

Don Muang Airport

Don Muang Airport serves as a secondary hub for low-cost flights, serving both domestic and international destinations.

  • Getting from Don Muang Airport to 19 Yenakart - Eatery & Garden by public transportation There are 2 options:
    • Option 1 - Take an airport bus from the bus stop located outside the Arrival Hall at Terminal 1 (Gate 6) and Terminal 2 (Gate 12). Then, get on the A3 bus for a 1.5 hour-ride to Lumphini park. You can then take a taxi to 19 Yenakart - Eatery & Garden (5 minute-taxi ride or 20 minute-walk) for an approximate total cost of 100 THB (3 USD)
    • Option 2 - Take the SRT Red Line train at Terminal 2 from Don Mueang station to Bang Sue station (7 stations or roughly 20 minutes), then take the MRT from Bang Sue station to Lumphini station (14 stations or roughly 30 minutes). Take Exit no. 2, then walk to Sathorn 1 road and continue to Yenakart road (5 minute-taxi ride or 20 minute-walk). The overall cost of this option is approximately 77 THB (2 USD)
  • Getting from Don Muang Airport to 19 Yenakart - Eatery & Garden by taxi
    • The airport is located 25 km from 19 Yenakart - Eatery & Garden, so a taxi ride takes 30-40 minutes and costs 400-600 THB (16-20 USD). To find a metered taxi, join the queue at the taxi kiosk outside Terminal 1 and 2. Note that you are required to pay any tollways fees (maximum 200 THB or 6 USD) on the way to Bangkok. You can also find and book a Grab or Bolt taxi by downloading their respective apps.

GETTING AROUND IN BANGKOK

PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Bangkok offers various types of public transport including the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS skytrain), Metropolitan Rapid Transit (MRT), Airport Rail Link (ARL), express boats, buses and taxis.
MRT
The MRT can take you to many tourist attractions including the Grand Palace, Museum Siam, China Town and more. It operates from 6:00 a.m. - midnight daily. The price of MRT is also based on the distance and starts at 15 THB. It also includes escalators and elevators for accessibility. Find more information about MRT routes and fares here.
ARL
The ARL railway line connects central Bangkok with Suvarnabhumi International Airport. The trains operate between 5:30 a.m. – midnight daily. Standard train fares range from 15 – 45 THB depending on the distance. Find more information about ARL routes and fares here.  (Note: This is a non-official site providing information about the ARL. The link to the official site currently does not work).
Bus
Most buses in Bangkok run between 5:00 a.m. - 23:00 p.m. Getting around by bus in Bangkok offers you a local experience and different sceneries of Bangkok. The bus fares range from 8 - 32 THB depending on the distance. You can also look for a destination and track a bus schedule by using the ViaBus App . Find more information about buses here. 
Chao Phraya Express Boat Service
The Chao Phraya Express stops at both sides of the Chao Phraya river. It operates from 6.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m. daily. You can also change to a BTS skytrain at Saphan Taksin BTS station. The fare starts at 15 THB. Find more information about Chao Phraya Express Boats here. 
Khlong Boats - Saen Saep Boat Service
Khlong Boats operate daily from 5:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. on weekdays and from 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. on weekends. With Khlong Boats, you can change to a BTS skytrain at Ratchathewi BTS station or MRT at Phetburi MRT station. The fares start at 9 THB. Find more information about Khlong Boats here.
Taxi
Metered taxis can normally be flagged from the side of the road. Fares are calculated based on distance, starting from a 35 THB minimum. The driver should turn on the meter as soon as you get into the taxi. You can also find and book a taxi via Taxi Apps such as Grab or Bolt. 

ACCOMMODATION 
Near 19 Yenakart - Eatery & Garden

Bangkok offers a variety of hotels that accommodate all budgets and preferences. We have compiled a list of hotels located in the same area as the event venue—19 Yenakart - Eatery & Garden—to facilitate your planning on where to stay.

Shama Yen-Akat Bangkok

  • Proximity: 700 m to event venue
  • Room type:
    • Studio with balcony (King bed or Twin bed) : 2,000 THB net/night 
    • Superior (King bed) : 2,200 THB net/night 
  • Free shuttle van service to Chong Nonsi BTS station and Lumpini MRT station on weekdays
  • See room details here. 
  • To book a room, email Ms. Supitchaya [Supitchaya.j@shama.com] with the email subject: Room booking for APAC Digital ID unConference participant 
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ibis Bangkok Sathorn

  • Proximity: 800 m to event venue
  • Room type:
    • Superior Rooms (single or twin): 1,647.80 THB net 
  • Indicated rates are inclusive of breakfast.
  • See room details here. 
  • To book a room, email Ms. Kornthanut [Kornthanut.WATTANASARIT@accor.com] with the email subject: Room booking for APAC Digital ID unConference participant  
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Somerset Park Suan Phlu Bangkok 

  • Proximity: 2.4 km to event venue
  • Room type:
    • One Bedroom Deluxe Twin (70 sqm) : 2,943 THB net/night 
    • One Bedroom Premier King (70 sqm) : 2,943 THB net/night
  • Indicated rates are inclusive of breakfast
  • Click here to book a room at the discounted rates. Click on the ‘Book Now’ button, then select the code Corporate and enter the code: NWLG9871 before proceeding to make a room selection  
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Malaysia Hotel Bangkok 

  • Proximity: 800 m to event venue
  • See room details and book here.
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U Sathorn Bangkok

  • Proximity: 850 m to event venue
  • See room details and book here.
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UNCONFERENCE EVENING EVENTS

19 Yenakart - Eatery and Garden1 March: Welcome Reception

All participants are invited to join the Welcome Reception held at 19 Yenakart - Eatery and Garden from 18:30 - 20:30 hrs the evening before the event to get to know each other over some refreshments and small bites.

Address: 
19 Yenakart - Eatery & Garden
19 Yenakart Road
Chongnonsi, Yannawa
Bangkok 10120
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WORKSHOP2 March: Conference Dinner & Drinks

All participants are invited to enjoy dinner and drinks from 19:30 - 21:30 hrs at WORKSHOP; a restaurant, gallery, and creative space for all to continue sharing passions and thoughts on topics of interest. WORKSHOP is located just 72 metres away from 19 Yenakart - Eatery & Garden and can be reached on foot.

Address: 
WORKSHOP
15/1 Yenakart Road
Chongnonsi, Yannawa
Bangkok 10120

GETTING THERE
  • On foot from 19 Yenakart - Eatery & Garden: When standing and facing 19 Yenakart - Eatery & Garden, walk 72 metres to your left and you will find WORKSHOP on your right, opposite of the Baan Siri Sathorn Condominium.
  • By MRT or BTS skytrain: If you take an MRT skytrain, get off at Lumpini or Klongtoey station. If you take a BTS skytrain, get off at Chong Nonsi station and take a taxi to get to WORKSHOP.
  • By taxi: Flag a metered taxi from the side of the road and ask the driver to take you to Yenakart Road (In Thai: Tha-non Yen-a-kart. ‘Tha-non’ means road). The WORKSHOP is located opposite the Baan Siri Sathorn Condominium.
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DRESS CODE

The dress code of APAC Digital Identity unConference is business casual to casual, and we want you to feel your best. Please feel free to wear what you are most comfortable in for a working event.  

COVID SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS

We welcome, but will not require masks!

In an effort to make our gathering as safe as possible—especially for those who are at high risk—and to remain mindful of the continually changing Covid landscape as we are entering a cooler and drier season in the region, these are the guidelines we will all follow at the APAC Digital Identity unConference in March 2023.
  • According to the Department Consular Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs, passengers travelling to Thailand will no longer be required to present COVID-19 related documents such as a certificate of vaccination and COVID-19 test results upon arrival. 
  • We encourage anyone who is high risk or is uncomfortable to bring and wear a mask!
  • If you have any question at all about your Covid status, even without symptoms, we ask that you test yourself before coming. 
  • We will have rapid tests available at the check-in desk for those experiencing cold symptoms or suspecting a positive result while at the workshop. We trust you’ll test yourself for the good health of the community.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Attendees with the following nationalities are not required visas upon entry to Thailand:

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bahrain, Brunei, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, The Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and United States of America.

Please feel free to let us know if you require an invitation letter for visa application documents. For more information about your specific travel requirements to Thailand, click here!