BANGKOK INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON STEM CELL THERAPY FOR THE FAILING HEART


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About Thailand Thailand means a land of the free and throughout the country’s 800 year history the Thai people can boast the distinction of being the only country in Southeast Asia never to have been colonized. Formerly known as Siam to foreigners who first came to this region as early as the 12th century, the country’ s name was changed to Thailand with the advent of a democratic government in 1939. Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and is also referred to as The City of Angels. The city continues to grow and today has an estimated population of 8 million people. A contemporary city, Bangkok is set around ancient temples and marked by the constant bustling of people. Millions of international visitors have enjoyed the city’ s diverse culture, history, nightlife and eclectic shopping. The city also features an abundance of exotic Thai cuisine as well as food from around the world. Climate Thailand has three distinct seasons - dry, wet and cool. Dry season commences from March to May (30 degrees Celsius); wet from June to October (28 degrees Celsius); and cool from November till February (25 degrees Celsius).



About Bangkok Bangkok was founded in 1782 by the first monarch of the present Chakri dynasty. It is now the country’s spiritual, cultural, diplomatic, commercial, and educational hub. It covers an area of more than 1,500 square kilometres, and it is home more than six million people or about 10% of the country’s population. Over the last few decades, Thailand’s capital city, Bangkok, has changed into a modern, exciting and sophisticated city. It offers to visitors not only the cosmopolitan amenities they would expect from cities in the West, but also a unique treasure house of cultural attractions. Its bustling capital, Bangkok, offers visitors the opportunity to experience fascinating glimpses of Thailand’s gentle culture amidst the bustle of a great and dynamic metropolis. This great city has had astounding success in combining the ancient and modern world. For the tourist, Bangkok has a feast of attractions to offer. The city is dotted with 400 glittering Buddhist temples of great beauty and fascination. The Chao Phraya or the “Mother of Waters” winds through the city and a trip along its waters is a must for the visitor. There is also still as well a flourishing canal life offering a glimpse of old Bangkok Sightseeing Attractions THE GRAND PALACE & WAT PHRA KAEO (The Temple of the Emerald Buddha) The splendid Grand Palace enclosure is home to many ornate temples and buildings with a variety of architectural styles. Gold leaf, reflective tiling and Buddha images are to be seen everywhere. The magnificent Wat Phra Kaeo, a treasure house of Thai arts and home to the Emerald Buddha, Thailand’s most revered Buddha image, is at the heart of the complex, but there is much else of interest to be seen in the Grand Palace enclave, such as the Royal Thai Decorations and Coin Pavilion, which houses a permanent exhibition of royal regalia, decorations, medals and coins dating back to the early 11 th century. The complex is open daily from 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. The admission fee is 200 baht which includes entry to the Vimanmek Kansion and the Coin Pavilion. Visitors are advised that polite and modest dress is essential.





ANANTASAMAKHOM THPONE HALL This beautiful Throne Hall was built in the reign of King Rama V using marble for construction in the Italian Renaissance architectural style. The ceiling of the dome is highlighted by exquisite fresco paintings of important Royal functions during the reigns of King Rama I up to King Rama VI of the Royal House of Chakri. Today, Anantasamakhom Throne Hall is primarily used to hold important royal and state ceremonies. The King delivers televised speeches from here, and his remarkable memory allows him to speak for an hour and more without reference to notes. It is situated on Uthong Nai Road .





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