The warmest winter trek

AGENDA

Thai trivia

Why Thailand?

Reasons to join Thai Trek

Trek schedule

How to join?

FAQ

DID YOU KNOW…

Until 1939, Thailand was known as Siam

Thais count the number of years according to the Buddhist Era starting from 543 BC. It is now 2550

Bangkok’s full name is recorded by the Guinness Book of Records to be the longest place name in the world with 163 letters

BANGKOK’S FULL NAME

Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon

Rattanakosin Mahinthara Yuthaya

Mahadilok Phop Noppharat

Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet

Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan

Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit

WHY THAILAND? (1/2)

Delicious authentic Thai food

Great shopping and night life

WHY THAILAND? (2/2)

Wonderful weather– 75-90 degrees– December is the best time to visit

Enjoy the beautiful beaches and scenic mountains

Celebrate New Years on the beach !

REASONS TO JOIN THAI TREK

Participate in the inaugural Thai Trek in recent MIT Sloan history

Experience local Thailand in a 10 day crash course

Have a great time with your fellow Sloanies and get to know each other better

Visit leading companies in unique industries such as medical tourism

Chance to meet the best CFO in Asia

SCHEDULE

Dec 27-28: Bangkok– The Grand Palace– Sightseeing

Dec 29-30: Chiang Mai (the mountains)– Elephant camp– Bamboo rafting

Dec 31-Jan 2: Krabi (the beach)– Snorkeling and kayaking– New years on the beach

Jan 2-5: Bangkok– Medical hub of the world– The first five star hotel in

Thailand– Best corporate

governance in Asia

DEC 27-28: BANGKOK

DEC 29-30: CHIANG MAI

DEC 31-JAN 2: KRABI

JAN 2-5: BANGKOK

STAYING IN STYLE

4-5 star accommodations in all 3 cities

Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Bangkok http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=172&EM=VTY_SI_bangkok_172_overview

Centara Duangtawan Hotel, Chiang Mai http://www.centralhotelsresorts.com/cdc/cdc_default.asp

Maritime Park& Spa Hotel, Krabi http://www.maritimeparkandspa.com/

For those who are interested in cost savings, we are also offering the option of having three roommates. Please let us know in advance if you would like to stay in a room of three.

INDUSTRY VISITS

2 days of industry visits

Siam Cement Group– Best corporate governance in Asia– Best CFO in Asia– Go visit where Amarin, Niran, Peter and Vee works

Dusit Thani Hotel– The first 5 star hotel in Thailand– The official hotel of Miss Universe 2005

Bangkok Bank– Largest hotel in Thailand– Visit Pornrumpa’s office before coming to MIT

Sloan

Bumrungraj Hospital– The medical tourism hub of the world– 5 star hospital with its own spa

THAI TREK 2007

Dec 27 – Jan 5 (10 days)– Before recruiting and G-lab

Trek costs $1,800 all inclusive– Domestic airfare between 3 major cities – 4-5 stars accommodation in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and

Krabi – Option of 3 people in 1 room– All listed activities (snorkeling, elephant riding, rafting)– Day time transportation– All meals– New years gala dinner on the beach– We will refund the difference to you at the end of the trek

Professional standards deposit of $300 per person– To ensure trek participation– We will hold the check and return it to you at the end of

the trek

Please arrange your own international flights to Bangkok– Estimated cost is $1,000

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

Put your name on the sign-up sheet or fill out the online survey no later than Wed Sep 19

Deposit $300 for professional standards– Please write the check to “MIT Sloan” and

specify “Thai Trek” on the bottom– Drop it in Amarin Thanajitsuwan’s mail

folder and send him an email <amarin2008@mit.edu>

Start booking your flights

FAQ (1/2)

Who can join this trek?– All MIT Sloan students and their SO are invited

How many days of company visits? – We will spend 2 days visiting companies

Can I leave the trek earlier? – Yes, you can. However, we will not be able to refund the

difference

Can I extend my stay in Thailand? – Yes, of course! We will be happy to help you contact the

travel agency in Thailand to plan your extension

I’m worried about conflicts with recruiting– Summer recruiting does not start until Jan 7

Do I have to get a visa to enter Thailand?– Depends. Most passports do not need a visa or can

request a “visa on arrival”

FAQ (2/2)

How can I book international flight?– Through a travel agent which is usually cheaper than

online. We can recommend one

What’s airline do you usually use? – Depends. In terms of convenience, we recommend Thai

Airways direct flight from JFK to Bangkok

What’re other expenses that might occur?– Mostly incidentals such as snacks, shopping, drinks and

cab fare from night club to hotel. However, the cost of living is pretty low; cab meters start at $1

What can you tell us about the hygiene of the foods and water? – Although the government say that it’s safe to drink tap

water, we recommend bottled water– We made sure that the hotels and restaurants included in

the trek have meet US food and hygiene standards

TREK REPRESENTATIVES

1st years– Atlantic: Parimol <parimol@sloan.mit.edu>– Baltic:

Paul <sutapong@mit.edu> Peter <totsatit@mit.edu>

– Caribbean: Vee <vees@mit.edu>– Indian:

Won <won1@mit.edu> Navee

– Mediterranean: Naweeya– Pacific: Pornrumpa <prumpa@mit.edu>

2nd years, you know who we are– Niran <niranb@sloan.mit.edu>– Gib <siwibha@sloan.mit.edu>– Parith <parith@mit.edu>– Amarin <amarin2008@sloan.mit.edu>– Joana <joana@sloan.mit.edu>