Re: [103all] Update on IETF 103 visa information

Spencer Dawkins at IETF <spencerdawkins.ietf@gmail.com> Fri, 14 September 2018 13:11 UTC

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Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2018 08:11:34 -0500
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Hi, Glenn,

On Thu, Sep 13, 2018 at 12:50 PM IAOC Chair <iaoc-chair@ietf.org> wrote:

> The IAOC has been closely following the discussion on Thailand visa
> requirements for IETF103 and has been working to find more information for
> IETF 103 attendees.
>
> Please note that it remains the responsibility of each attendee to
> understand the border entry rules and to comply with them. The IETF will
> not and cannot give visa advice to travelers.
>
> We are able to share the following information:
>
> IETF 103 is a conference which falls under what in Thailand is known as
> MICE - Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions.
>
> The IETF is considered a conference partner of the TCEB (Thailand
> Conference and Event Bureau) and IETF 103 is now listed on the TCEB MICE
> calendar:
>
> https://www.businesseventsthailand.com/event-calendar
>
> The TCEB website has a section on visa requirements for MICE events:
>
> https://www.businesseventsthailand.com/article/visa-requirements.
>
> Other general visa travel information can be found on the official
> Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand site:
>
> http://www.mfa.go.th/main/en/services/4908


This is just about the most perfect result I can imagine.

I am well aware that it didn't happen by accident or by magic.

Thank you, and the IAOC, for the work you did to make it happen.

Apparently, I'll see you all in Bangkok legally.

Spencer


> on behalf of the IAOC
> Glenn Deen (IAOC Chair)
>
>