Summit We invite you to attend the Asia Fair Trade Summit, a meeting of Fair Trade Organizations, government representatives, certifying bodies, and buyers to exchanges best practices in Fair Trade. With global experts in the field, this event presents an opportunity for like-minded institutions to work together to enhance sustainable trade that benefits the most vulnerable sectors of society. The conference will focus on developing gender equity, living wage, and business growth within and through the Fair Trade movement.    Key Speaker  It is our honour to welcome Prof. Dr. Aung TunThet to discuss key issues in creating a sustainable business within the current economic, social, and political climate in Asia. Prof. Dr. Aung Tun Thet is currently the Economic Advisor to the President of Myanmar. He is also a member of the Myanmar Investment Commission, an advisor of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Commerce and Industries, and a member of the Myanmar Press Council.   Who will be there? More than 130 Fair Trade Organizations from 17 countries across the continent Government representatives from Thailand, Korea, and Vietnam Buyers of Fair Trade Guest speakers such as WFTO President Rudi Dalvai, Fukuichi Co., Ltd President Tamae Takatsu, and Johny Joseph of  Creative Handicraft  Guests from outside the region, including a Living Wage Expert from South Africa Students and bloggers active in the Fair Trade movement  How will guests participate?  Scaling-Up/Online Promotion sessions Gender workshop Fair Trade & Human Trafficking Prevention workshop  Living Wage presentation Fair Trade Tourism workshop Natural Dye workshops Networking activities Volunteer placement service Social Entrepreneur and Fair Trade Legislation workshop VIEW  FULL PROGRAM AND SCHEDULE     Optional Trips & Activities To go with a productive and successful summit, trips and treats are definitely well deserved. Take an advantage of your time in Thailand to visit producers and experice the country's natural and cultural beauty and richness. Attend The Bangkok International Gift and Houseware Fair Explore ancient ruins of Thailand's old capital and visit Fair Trade producers Take a organic farm tour  Enjoy a dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River  Fees and Accomodation 17900.00 + 447.50 THB Eventbrite fee includes a three-night stay in a shared twin room at Sampran Riverside Hotel, including breakfast, lunch and dinner.  If you would like a single room, please pay the Single Room Supplement fee in addition to the regular ticket.   Bookings made directly with the hotel from October 19 – 22 do not include access to the Asia Fair Trade Summit. Extra nights before or after those dates can be booked directly with the hotel. Organizations are requested to ensure gender balance within their representation.    Venue The venue is Sampran Riverside Hotel, based outside of Bangkok, Thailand.  Sampran is a family-run hotel, which supports organic agriculture, growing 60% of their own organic food and supporting local farmers with a weekly organic market. It is close to Bangkok, visitors can experience a Thai way of life and learn about Thailand’s natural and cultural heritage.   Need help getting there? This GUIDE can help you.   Visa If you are travelling from the following countries: Armenia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, Please inform WFTO-Asia immediately as you will need to apply for a Thailand visa. Visa on Arrival For guests from countries authorized to apply for Visa on Arrival to travel in Thailand need to have the following documents available on arrival: 1. Passport with a minimum remaining validity of 6 months 2. Return / onward journey air ticket for travel within the next 15 days 3. One passport size (4 x 6 cm) photo 4. Boarding card of the flight of arrival 5. Duly filled-in Visa on Arrival application (Thailand Visa on Arrival Application Form is given at the Visa on Arrival Counter at the airport, (you can also find and complete the from provided in the link below) and Arrival / Departure Card (provided during the flight) 6. Visa on Arrival fee of 2000 THB to be paid in Thai currency only (Money exchange tips in link below) 7. Hotel address / other stay address in Thailand that can be verified 8. Hotel booking voucher (they have recently started asking for it) 9. Present evidence of adequate finance, not less than 10,000 Baht (250US$) per person and 20,000 Baht (500US$) per family. http://www.desiyatri.com/2012/04/bangkok-suvarnabhumi-airport-visa-on.html
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From: 21 October 2016, Friday   To:   21 October 2016, Friday
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Venue Name: Sampran Riverside
Venue Address: Km. 32 Pet Kasem Highway
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