Prepare yourself for an exciting social program. We want your stay in Bangkok to be enjoyable and memorable. We have planned a social program every day to show you a little bit more of Thailandดs character, mentality and natural environment. All the tours will depart from and return to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.

Tours will be accompanied by Englishspeaking guides. The organizers reserve the right to cancel any tours for which there is insufficient demand.

BANGKOK ORIENTATION TOUR
Price: Included in the registration fee
Time: Sunday, 2 December 2007, every hour between 12.00 – 16.00
Tour duration (approximate): 90 minutes

This city tour aims to give you an orientation to your host city, Bangkok. You will explore three very different and interesting places during a walk about the cityดs bustling flower market, a serene Buddhist temple and what is claimed to be the world’s largest jewelry store. Name
badges are required.

OPENING CEREMONY AND WELCOME RECEPTION
Price: Included in the registration fee
Time: Sunday, 2 December, 17.30-22.00

The Opening Ceremony will be held in the Plenary Hall of the QSNCC on the evening of Sunday 2 December 2007. Delegates will be presented with a multimedia event honoring the achievements in allergy by current and past WAO executives andmembers. Together with the introduction of these individuals, the event is expected to be inspiring and memorable. In addition, an extravaganza typical of Thai cultural shows will be presented. This presentation is certain to be a highlight of the week. The event is immediately followed by a cocktail party and welcome reception in the Retrolive caf้ adjacent to the Plenary Hall.

Delegates will have a chance to leisurely mingle, meet old friends and make new ones in an intimate setting.

Name badges are required.

ROYAL CEREMONY
Price: Included in the registration fee
Time: Monday, 3 December 2007, 8.15-9.00

The Royal Ceremony will be held on Monday 3 December 2007. The Ceremony will be presided by the respected and beloved Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn at 08.30. Information will be available at the Registration Desk. During this unique Royal Ceremony, a World Allergy Organization will also be honoring its past and current leaders and invites attendes to join in this celebration.
Name badges are required.

AWARDS DINNER/GALA DINNER
Price: USD 90
Time: Monday, 3 December 2007, 19.00-24.00
Departure: From the Dusit Thani Hotel at 19.00.

This evening we will take you to visit the Headquarters of the Royal Thai Navy Hall for an exclusive dinner. This is a rare opportunity to visit the historic function hall overlooking the river with fabulous views of the Royal Grand Palace. There will be music and dancing throughout the evening.

Name badges are required.

ALL-CONGRESS EVENT
Price: Included in the registration fee.
Exhibitors: USD 100
Time: Wednesday, 5 December 2007, 17.15-23.00
Departure: From the Convention Center at 17.15

Thailand’s famous Rose Garden and Country Resort provide the perfect setting for a Thai cultural theme party. The nightดs entertainment will present attendees with the rich culture of Thailand and folk legends from ancient Siam.

We promise you a very Thai evening with traditional culture, fabulous entertainment and lovely food.

Meet your friends and enjoy a special evening!

Buses will transfer you back to a centrally located drop-off point near your hotel at around 23.00.

Name badges are required.

ACCOMPANYING PERSONSด PROGRAM

OPENING CEREMONY AND WELCOME RECEPTION
Sunday, 2 December 2007, 17.30-22.00

BANGKOK ORIENTATION TOUR
Sunday, 2 December 2007, every hour
between 12.00-16.00

ALL-CONGRESS EVENT
Wednesday, 5 December 2007, 17.15-23.00

DAMNERN SADUAK FLOATING MARKET
3 or 6 December 2007, 07.30-13.00
For more information, see above.

RAGS TO RICHES
4 or 6 December 2007, 14.00-17.00 or 5
December 2007, 09.45-13.00.
For more information, see above.