Program

Program at a glance (Tentative)

Updated on April 1, 2023
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Social Events

1. Welcome Cocktail at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers

The welcome cocktail will be held at "Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers" near the Chao Phraya River. Enjoy a light snack and cocktail before the conference starts. The registration desk is also available from 04:00 p.m. at Giorgio Terrace.

2. Conference Dinner at Royal Orchid Grand Ballroom, Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers on November 27.

Attend our upcoming ITS Conference and indulge in the captivating festivities of the Loy Krathong festival

We are thrilled to inform all participants that the conference dinner on November 27th coincides with the Loy Krathong festival, one of Thailand's most cherished traditions.

Have you ever heard about the Loy Krathong festival?

According to the meaning, Loy (ลอย) means 'to float,' while Krathong (กระทง) refers to a 'small vessel made of leaves that can be floated on the water.' The origins of the Loy Krathong festival are older than the Sukhothai period of 800 years ago. The festival is held annually on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month, usually in November.

On this particular occasion, people gather to express gratitude to the goddess of water (called Phra Mae Khongkha) or to worship the Buddha, depending on their customs and beliefs, and release floating baskets made from banana leaves, decorated flowers, and candles (called Krathong) onto rivers. Other Loy Krathong activities include floating sky lanterns, the tradition of beauty pageants dressing up as Nang Noppamas, and other local fairs.

The Loy Krathong festival is celebrated across Thailand. In Bangkok, the Chao Phraya River is a hotspot for celebration.

The conference hotel faces the river.

Do not miss the opportunity for this enchanting Loy Krathong festival!

Royal Orchid Grand Ballroom is the perfect place to enjoy stunning views of the Chao Phraya riverside and experience the famous Thai festival 'Loy Krathong' and beautiful fireworks. Here you can taste Thai delicacies and an abundant choice of drinks while being entertained by special performances.

For more information, please visit:
Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers Website
Address: 2 Charoen Krung Road Soi 30 (Captain Bush Lane), Siphya, Bangrak, Bangkok
Tel: +66 2 665 3165

Registration

Registration system opened on September 25, 2023.

• No reservation will be confirmed in the absence of payment.
• The payment can be made by credit card.
• Please note that the early-bird registration rate is applicable until 11.59 p.m. (GMT), October 25, 2023, or by 08:59 a.m. (JST), October 26, 2023.
• Online registration will close at 11.59 p.m. (GMT), November 19, 2023, or 08:59 a.m. (JST), November 20, 2023.
• Paper presenters are requested to complete registration and payment by November 10. Otherwise, their presentations will not be included in the program.
• After November 19, only onsite registration is accepted. Payment is by credit card only.

Conference Fees (JPY)

• All fees are charged in Japanese Yen (JPY) because the agent in charge of collecting the fees is located in Japan.
• Participants wishing to take advantage of ITS member rates may apply for an annual membership. (The annual membership fees are US$125 for individuals and US$80 for students)
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Conference registration fees include

Payment

• The due date for the payment is:
  Early-bird registration:
  11:59 p.m. (GMT), October 25, 2023, or 08:59 a.m. (JST), October 26, 2023.
  Online registration:
  11:59 p.m. (GMT), November 19, 2023, or 08:59 a.m. (JST), November 20, 2023.
• All payments must be in Japanese yen.
• The registration fee will be charged by “JTB Corp.”, which is an official registration desk of ITS Asia-Pacific 2023.

Cancellation

• In case of cancellation, your registration fee will be refunded after deducting the cancellation fees, as shown below.
• Please note that all refunds will be made after the Conference.
• Please revise and/or cancel your registration by logging-in to your "My Page".

Cancellation Fee

Official Registration Desk

JTB Corp. has been appointed to staff the official registration desk during the conference and will handle registration.

Information

Contact

Local Organizer

International Issues and Engagement Bureau, Academic Cluster
Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), Thailand
Address: 87 Phaholyothin Rd. Soi 8 (Sailom), Samsen Nai, Phayathai, Bangkok 10400
E-mail: inter.academics.nbtc [at] gmail.com

Secretary

Natchaya Makarathat

Division Director
International Issues and Engagement Bureau, Academic Cluster,
Office of the NBTC, Thailand
E-mail: t.natchaya [at] gmail.com
Tel: +66-2-271-0151 (ext. 9399)

Manaphan Vongpivat

Senior Policy and Planning Officer
International Issues and Engagement Bureau, Academic Cluster,
Office of the NBTC, Thailand
E-mail: manaphan.v [at] nbtc.go.th
Tel: +66-2-271-0151 (ext. 5582)

Rumpaipak Pinsuay

Senior Policy and Planning Officer
International Issues and Engagement Bureau, Academic Cluster,
Office of the NBTC, Thailand
E-mail: rumpaipak.p [at] nbtc.go.th
Tel: +66-2-271-0151 (ext. 9366)

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ITS

Dr. Hitoshi Mitomo

Professor, Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies
Waseda University, Japan
E-mail: secretariat [at] its-asiapac.org

Secretary

Ornicha Boonpanya

Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies
Waseda University, Japan
E-mail: secretariat [at] its-asiapac.org

Committees

Organizing Committee

Suphat Suphachalasai	The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC)
Bronwyn Howell	School of Management, Victoria Business School
Seongcheol Kim	School of Media and Communication, Korea University
Yu-li Liu	Department of Media and Communication, City University of Hong Kong
Sobee Shinohara	KDDI Research, Inc.
Masatsugu Tsuji	Kobe International University
Xu Yan	Dept of Information and Systems Management, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology
John W. Cheng	College of Liberal Arts Department of English, Tsuda University
Hitoshi Mitomo	Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, Waseda University

Program Committee

TBA