Northstar

May-Jun 2017 49 meetings & conventions • mcmag-asia.com + AIRPORT TRANSIT • Suvarnabhumi International Airport: 30km east of Bangkok. Transfer cost by taxi $15- $20 to downtown Bangkok. The airport is connected to the city with the Airport Rail Link to Phaya Thai Station; a round trip ticket costs 150 baht; a single ticket costs 90 baht, and takes 17 minutes. • Don Mueang International Airport: 24km from Bangkok. Transfer cost by taxi costs around $15 to downtown Bangkok. + TAXES Value-added tax (VAT): 7%; Service tax 10%; Total tax on hotel rooms: 17% + CONTACT Tourism Authority of Thailand; (66) 2 250 5500; tourismthailand.org Clockwise from top: Entertaining at Banyan Tree's Moon Bar; Banyan Tree Bangkok meeting room; The Jim Thompson House. Unique venues The Jim Thompson House is one of Bangkok's cultural landmarks and a top attraction. The complex includes six traditional Thai-style teak houses which were brought to Bangkok from various parts of Thailand. The complex is the former home of Jim Thompson, the founder of a world-renowned silk company, and is set amidst lush greenery and features a stunning array of art works and antiques. Ayara Hall, the complex's 167sqm function space, is located on the second floor and offers catering. Event staff can also arrange for traditional Thai entertainment for events. Guests will be on cloud nine while attending events at Banyan Tree Bangkok's rooftop eatery, Vertigo.The alfresco space is located on the 61st floor of the hotel and gives diners a 360 degree view of the city. On the floor below is Vertigo Too, an indoor bar that offers equally impressive views of Bangkok. The hotel offers a number of meeting packages, including half- and full-day packages. The premium plans include a set lunch option at Vertigo Too..

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