1. Participants
1.1) We anticipate 40 participants.

2. Language
2.1) The official language will be English. All documents will be in English.

3. Arrival/Departure and Flight Reconfirmations
3.1) all participants are requested to arrive on Tuesday August 7, 2007 and spend one night at Y.M.C.A. International Hotel Chiangrai. On Wednesday morning August 8, 2007 they will continue their trip by bus to Phayao Center.

3.2) The most important will be the return trip from Chiangrai to Bangkok on Saturday August 11 which must be reserved at the time of departing from Chiangrai Airport by TG1133 at 11:20 hrs in order to arrive in Bangkok by 12:40 hrs. This transport arrangement includes picking-up the youth at Bangkok Don Muang domestic Airport, check-in at Charlie House, transport to the Montien Riverside Hotel for special evening events, and return for overnight stay at Charlie House.

3.3) Participants have to inform us of their arrival details: flight number, date and arrival time in advance not later then July 10th. Reception teams will meet participants at Chiangrai Airport.

4. Meeting Point
4.1) A reception team displaying the poster of the 22nd Asia Youth Convocation will meet participants on arrival at Chiangrai International Airport. If you can not find the reception team, please wait at the Information Counter.

5.Accommodation and food at Phayao center
5.1) Participants will stay at Phayao Center during August 8-10. Ten persons will share a dormitory and room arrangements will be made according to gender Delicious Thai food with a good balance of the nutrition will be provided at Phayao center

6. Passport & Visa Requirements
6.1 Participants must be in possession of a valid passport & other travel documents. Participants are advised to obtain a visa in advance form the Thai embassy or consulate in their country prior to travel to Thailand.

7. Preparation for Cultural Exchange
7.1) To promote cross-culture understanding, participants are requested to bring in information about their own countries such as pictures, folk music, traditional clothes, arts, musical instruments, etc.
7.2) These are also needed for your performance on cultural night. Please note that each country is asked to do a 10-minute presentation on their country. We request that each country prepare their performance or demonstrate a folk dance or song for the cultural night. In addition we would like to ask you to bring:

-National Flag
-Post card or photo of your culture country for exhibition
-Tape/ C.D.
-Any other items to introduce your culture and nation.

8. Personal items
8.1) Towels, soap, tooth brush and toothpaste, personal medicine, mosquito repellant or powder to be used during field work and planting in the rice field with Y.M.C.A. Phayao students. Some small tokens or gifts to exchange with your friends.

9. Weather& clothes to Bring
9.1) The average temperature in Thailand is between 32C. to 36C. The weather will be hot and humid with some moderate rain falls.
9.2) The participants are requested to bring causal smart clothing for meetings and workshops and also some causal clothing such as pants, long sleeve shirt or T-shirt and tennis shoes for working and doing activities out doors along with sun protection items such as: cap, hat, sunblock, and sunglasses. Traditional clothing of formal wear is requested for cultural night and the farewell.

10. Medical Facilities
10.1) Participants are required to take care of his/her own physical condition.Phayao Center will provide nurses during working hours. If any emergency medical care services are available 24 hours at nearby hospital and clinic.

11. Expenses
11.1) Registration fees before 30 April, 2007 is $225 US per person after 30 April, 2007 the cost is $260 US perperson.
11.2) Bring pocket money for travel.
11.3) Expenses for extra stay at your own expense.
11.4) Traveling insurance borne by participant.
11.5) All airfare will be borne by the participant or the nominating agencies.
11.6) Expenses before or after the convocation will be borne by each participant. We will help you with all arrangements if required.
11.7) All other expenses incurred such as telephone charges, internet etc. will be borne by each participant.
11.8) We will not be responsible for any expenses incurred through accidents, hospitalization and loss of or damage to belongings, nor for any form of compensation in the event of death, disability or injury to any participant.
11.9) We strongly request all participants to be insured with Medical and Health Insurance and please bring along a copy of certificate.

12. Correspondence
12. 1) Correspondence prior to joining the Youth Convocation at Phayao Center may be addressed to:

Y’s men Sophon Sivilai
Youth Chairman International Y’s Men’s Club of Bangkok
315/149 Fortune Condo Town 1 FL.9th Soi Sathupradit 19 Sathupradit R.D,
Chongnonsee, Yannawa, Bangkok 10120 Thailand
Fax (662) 674-3104
E-mail: info@ysmenbangkok.org

Y’s men Sophon Sivilai E-mail: m_sivilai@hotmail.com
Mobile Phone 081-300-1773

13. Urgent Communication or Emergency
13.1) Please contact the following in case of urgent communication or emergency at the following numbers or e-mails:

Y’s Man Wichian Boonmapjorn
Tel (662) 314-2434, 314-2626, mobile (668) 1812-6041
Fax: (662) 319-4127
E-mail: thkfppine@loxinfo.co.th

Y’s Man Udomchai Sakulvanaporn
Tel (662) 880-9040-45, mobile (668) 1806-0022
Fax: (662) 880-9046
E-mail: us@dicthai.com

Lady Y’s Man Sunan Adulyachart
Tel (662) 674-3101-2, mobile (668) 1456-1412
Fax: (662) 674-3104
E-mail: bkkymcafoundation@hotmail.com

Y’s Man Rawudh Klongbuabarn
Tel (662) 663-3461-4, mobile (668) 4080-1896
Fax: (662) 663-3465
E-mail: direct@access.inet.co.th

Ms. Suwan Limsumphan
Tel (662) 674-3101-2, mobile (668) 7012-1141
Fax: (662) 674-3104
E-mail: bkkymcafoundation@hotmail.com

Ms. Saengwan Maneewan
Phayao Center
Tel (665) 445-7191, mobile (668) 9850-2922
Fax: (665) 445-7190
E-mail: ymcaphayaocenter@hotmail.com

***Please note that E-mail is the most convenient and quickest.***