MEDIA ADVISORY

A Special Lecture Series on

"Uniting for the future: Learning from each other’s experiences”

2 September 2013

Plaza Athenee Hotel, Bangkok

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

A Special Lecture Series on " Uniting for the future: Learning from each other’s experiences” will be held on 2 September 2013 at Crystal B, 3^rd Floor, Athenee Tower, Plaza Athenee Hotel, Bangkok

61 Wireless Road (Witthayu), Bangkok 10330

Phone: +66 2 650 8800

2. FACILITIES

2 camera stands (6 x 2.4 x 0.6 m) will be available at Crystal B Room.

The Media Working / Listening Room is located at the China Room, which is Wifi-equipped and will transmit a live feed from Crystal B Hall. Dropouts (10 SDI embedded audio (625/50)) are available free of charge to media members at specific times scheduled by the Host Broadcaster. Translation devices and headsets will also be available.

Due to limited space, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reserves the right to limit the number of members of the media in the China Room on a “first-come, first-served” basis.

3. ACCREDITATION

Members of the media who wish to cover the meetings must be accredited and in possession of a media badge. Media are kindly requested to complete the Registration Form (link is below) and submit it together with a copy of the Press ID Card issued by the Public Relations Department or employing agency by 30 August 2013 via e-mail [email protected] or by fax + 66 2 643 5106 -7.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reserves the right to approve or deny requests and will inform approved members of the press individually. Approved members of the press can collect the badges for News coverage at the Media Registration Counter, located at the front of London 2 Room, 2^nd floor, on 2 September 2013 at 07:00 hrs.

Interested media are required to undergo an equipment check at the hallway, 2^nd Floor, one hour prior to the start of the event and wear their press ID cards visibly at all times.

4. DRESS CODE

Media representatives are advised to wear business attire while covering the events. Please avoid tank-tops, shorts, slippers and sandals.

5. MEDIA CONTACT

For general enquiries:

1.    Mr. Sumate Chulajata

Tel: +66 2 203 5000 ext 22004

Mobile:+66 86 970 2288

2.    Mr. Panote Preechyanud

Tel: +66 2 643 5105

Mobile:+66 86 660 5060

Email: [email protected]

Tentative Programme

Special Lecture Series

“Uniting for the future: Learning from each other’s experiences”

2 September 2013

Plaza Athénée Hotel, Bangkok

Crystal B, 3^rd Floor, Athenee Tower

08.00 – 08.40 hrs.       Registration (pre-registered participants only)

08.45 – 09.15 hrs.       Remarks by H.E. Ms. Yingluck Shinawatra, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand

09.15 – 10.50 hrs.       Keynote remarks by

                                    - H.E. Mr. Tony Blair, Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

                                    - H.E. Mr. Martti Ahtisaari, Former President of Finland

                                    - Ms. Priscilla Hayner, Senior Advisor, Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue

10.50 – 11.00 hrs.       Summary of morning session

11.00 – 11.30 hrs.       Q & A

11.35 – 13.15 hrs.       Luncheon hosted by H.E. Dr. Surapong Tovichakchaikul, Deputy Prime Minister and

                                        Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand (Venue: Crystal A)

13.15 – 13.30 hrs.       Recap of morning session and introduction of experts

13.30 – 15.30 hrs.       Remarks by Experts

15.30 – 16.45 hrs        Panel Discussion & Summary of afternoon session

16.45 – 17.15 hrs.       Q & A

17.15 – 17.30 hrs.       Closing remarks (speaker to be confirmed)