AIESEC Thailand SPARK CONFERENCE BUILT TO LAST 23rd – 26th Oct 2014

o OCP foreword

o SPARK Timeline

o Registration Process

o AIESEC Introduction

o THAILAND

o Our SPARK

o Organizing Team

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1 FOREWORD

Dear AIESECers,

On behalf of Organizing Committee team, it is an amazing honor for us to organize the Spark Conference 2014 in Thailand. We are proudly inviting you to one of the Most Powerful Conference in South East Asia, where more than 150 AIESECers both locally and internationally meet at 23rd-26th of October 2014. The amazing OC-Team is working hard for the conference that would create a memorable experience for all of you. This year Spark Conference in a theme of "Built To Last" is expected to bring you chances to raise strategic and functional awareness to grow your entity, empower leadership, enlarge network, and most amazing part is to giving award to the Best AIESEC Entity in Thailand that would further motivate member to build our community stronger and lasts! Why wait??? We are wholeheartedly welcome you to the most amazing conference. See you in this upcoming October in Thailand.

Best Regards,

Organizing Committee President of Spark Conference 2014

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3 INTRODUCTION

Formerly known as Siam, Thailand is a country at

the center of the Indochina peninsula in Southeast

Asia.

The politics of Thailand is currently conducted

under The National Council for Peace and Order

(NCPO) is the junta ruling Thailand, following the 2014

Thai coup d'état. On 22 May, the military deposed the

government and formed the NCPO to rule the

country. The junta censored the broadcasting system

in Thailand, repealed the constitution, and arrested

members of the Thai cabinet. The traditional Thai

greeting, the wai, usually coinciding with the spoken

word "sawasdee khrap" for male speakers, and

"sawasdee ka" for females.

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Sport Muay Thai or "Thai boxing" is a native form of

kickboxing and Thailand's national sport.

Climate The weather in Thailand is generally hot

and humid across most of the country throughout

most of the year. While Thailand’s seasons are

generally divided into the hot season, cool season,

and rainy season, in reality it’s relatively hot most of

the year. During the conference period, at the end of

October it will be winter/cool season. Approx. 20-25C

Food Thai cooking places emphasis on lightly

prepared dishes with strong aromatic components

and a spicy edge. It known for its complex interplay of

at least three and up to four or five fundamental taste

senses in each dish or the overall meal: sour, sweet,

salty, bitter and spicy.

5 INTRODUCTION

Tom Yum Goong Pad Thai Geng K

Wan

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haew Som Tam Massaman Curry

Gai

7 INTRODUCTION

What is AIESEC?

AIESEC is the world's largest student-run

organization. We provide a platform for youth

leadership development.

Mission

Peace and fulfillment of humankind's potential

Description

Present in over 124 countries and territories and

with over 86,000 members, AIESEC is the world's

largest student-run organization. Focused on

providing a platform for youth leadership

development, AIESEC offers young people the

opportunity to be global citizens, to change the

world, and to get experience and skills that

matter today.

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AIESEC in Thailand:

AIESEC was founded in Thailand in 1966, as

cooperation between AIESEC in Japan and

Professor Dr. Puey Ungpakorn and it was officially

welcomed into the AIESEC network in 1968. How

many years now? 48 years. In Thailand we have 4 local official branches: AIESEC in Assumption University

AIESEC in Bangkok University

AIESEC in Chulalongkorn University

AIESEC in Thammasat University

And 4 expansions: AIESEC in Kasetsart University

AIESEC in Mahidol University International College

AIESEC in Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology

AIESEC in University of Thai Chamber of Commerce

9 INTRODUCTION

Spark is one of the biggest AIESEC conferences

in the SEA region. It happens every year in the

purpose of getting AIESECers more engaged to

the social and economical issues to the ASEAN

region. This year, we are having Spark with 2

conferences, Spark for AIESECers and Thailand

Youth Voice for externals. Spark this year will be

to provide the knowledge and context for

AIESECers in SEA to Achieve 2015 and become

the right Gen2015.

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We will host during this conference, leadership

sessions, new strategic sessions, and of course

external workshops to align ourselves with the

external world and environment. The conference

Theme this year is Built to Last , as we see Spark

as a turning Conference to build the best

generation of Leaders for AIESEC and for AIESEC

in Thailand. We, AIESEC in Thailand, Welcome

you to this wonderful event.

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Chen Cai - iGIP

Assumption University, AIESEC Thailand

“…I met so many amazing people from different

countries, heard a lot of inspiring stories and we shared

only positive and innovative ideas…. It changes my overall

perspective and attitude. I am so glad that I was there in

Spark Conference 2013 and I am sure I would never have

the same experience like i got from Spark anywhere else.”

Sengkham Thongphataysak

AIESEC Laos

”From the deeply heart of one international delegates

in Spark Conference, I really appreciated every moments

that I had spent during 4 days there. I got a lot of lessons

from the speakers as well as the workshops. I got friends

from many different countries and many Thai friends too…”

2013 OVERVIEW 12

Juthathip Lucksanawong – LCP 14-15

Kasesart University, AIESEC Thailand

“The conference was so awesome, fun and beyond

my expectation. I met a lot of new Thai and foreign friends.

I had been a passive girl who just spent time for chilling.

However, after the last Spark, my attitude positively

changed! Thanks for that great experience! I am so

excited to join Spark in this year again.”

Mazoon Sasco

AIESEC Oman

“Spark Conference - Heroes of the Future 2013 was

very successful. I didnt know that it could be full of new

informations to learn and getting new people like that…

The workshops were just too perfect to learn then I am

really glad that I had joined it. I hope more people would

actually join in the Conference this year.”

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ACTIVITIES 14

15 REGISTRATION &

Complete the Application Form:

o National Delegates:

http://bit.ly/1sZ6tZ5

o International Delegates:

http://bit.ly/1lTWjtU

SPARK Venue and Agenda:

o Host Local Committee:

AIESEC Assumption University

o Venue: Assumption University

Suvarnabhumi Campus, Thailand

o Agenda: October 23rd – 26th

o Airport Pick-up Service: October 22nd

o Pre-stay Service: October 22nd night International Delegate Fees includes Pre-stay and

Airport Pickup on 22nd October

Overall information about SPARK Conference

2014 – “Built To Last” will be updated in the 2nd

Delegate Booklet (SPARK ’14), which will be sent

to delegates’ email and published on our

Website

http://sparkconference2014.wix.com/sparkconfe

rence2014

PAYMENT 16

REGISTRATION ROUNDS:

Timeline Round Fees

Sept 08 – Sept 21 Early Birds 1,900 THB.|110 USD.

Sept 22 – Oct 05 Normal Price 2,100 THB.|120 USD.

Oct 06 – Oct 16 Late Price 2,300 THB.|130 USD.

PAYMENT METHOD: For both NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL delegates:

Office branch: ท (ถนนบ งน -ตร ด ก . 26) ธน รกร ง ร ธ

Name of Account: Mr. Le Minh Duc and/or น ร ธนก ร ตน

Account No: 418-1-43717-6

Office branch: Assumption University (Bangna-Trad km.26) Krungsri Bank

(Bank of Ayudhya)

Name of Account: Mr. Le Minh Duc and/or Mr. Chaiyaphak

Charoenthanakitrat

Account No: 418-1-43717-6

SWIF Code: AYUDTHBK – Bank Code: AYUD

The fees will cover:

+ 10 meals since 23rd lunch to 26th lunch

+ 3 nights accomodation

+ Transportation from conference venue to accomodation

+ Airport Pick-up on October 22nd (for International Delegates Only)

+ 1 night Pre-stay on October 22nd (for International Delegates Only)

PAYMENT MUST BE DONE WITHIN 3 DAYS AFTER THE LAST DAY OF EACH ROUND

AFTER PAYMENT: When you finish your payment, please fill in and submit your payment

evidence here, then stay tuned for our further emails:

o National Delegates: http://bit.ly/1rqyM4v

o International Delegates: http://bit.ly/1se3xLS

For international delegates, if you have any problem in payment please send email to

SparkConference2014@gmail.com for alternative payment method.

17 VISA INFOS &

If you’re from one of the following 48

countries and arrive by air, you’re eligible for

a free 30-day stay in Thailand. However, if you

arrive by an overland crossing you will be

granted only 15 days. There is no fee for a

visa exemption. Thailand also holds bilateral

agreements on visa exemption for holders of

diplomatic, official and ordinary passports for

a visit of not exceeding 90 days with Brazil,

the Republic of Korea and Peru.

Thai visa upon arrival

If you are not eligible for a visa

exemption or if you intend to stay in Thailand

you may be eligible for a visa upon arrival.

The visa cost is currently 1000 baht. These

visas are for the purpose of tourism and for a

period of up to 15 days. Visitors who enter the

Kingdom with Visa on Arrival generally

cannot file an application for extension of

stay except in special cases such as illness

which prevents them from traveling.

PROCESS 18

For those who are not eligible for a visa exemption or visa

upon arrival, you will have to obtain your visa with the Royal

Thai Embassy prior to your visit. Same goes for those who plan

to stay in Thailand for a longer amount of time. A tourist visa is

valid for 60 days and can be extended for a further 30 days

once you are in-country, giving you up to a 90-day per entry.

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COMMITTEE TEAM 20

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