Welcome Message
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the Gastroenterological Association of Thailand and the local organizing committee of the APDW 2012, we are pleased to invite you to attend the APDW 2012 which will be held in Bangkok, Thailand during 5 – 8 December 2012.
Thailand is renowned for amazing and breathtaking tourist attractions, authentic Thai foods, worthwhile shopping, hospitality and smiles. Thailand is a hub for many international airlines making it a unique location easi...
The King of Thailand
The Celebrations on the Auspicious Occasion of His Majesty the King's 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary
December 5 each year is regarded as a very significant day in Thailand, as it marks His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s birthday. Since he is recognized as the “Father of the Thai Nation,” his birthday, December 5, is also observed as Thailand’s National Father’s Day.
Thai people are happy under the benevolence of His Majesty, whom they regard as their de...
About Bangkok
Bangkok was founded in 1782 by the first monarch of the present Chakri dynasty. It is now the country's spiritual, cultural, diplomatic, commercial and educational hub. It covers an area of more than 1,500 square kilometers. It is home to approximately ten million people or more than 10% of the country's population. Over the last few decades, Thailand's capital city, Bangkok, has changed into a m...