The tentative programme will be as follows:

Important notes:

– The Siam Society may utilise photos taken from study trips, lectures, performances, and other activities as part of its public relations and marketing campaign. These photos, which may sometimes contain image(s) of activity participants, can also be featured on the Society’s website and other online social media channels.

Booking:

Contribution of THB 88,000 (THB 92,000 for non-members), single room surcharge of THB 13,000. A deposit of THB 40,000 and a photocopy of the identity card or identification page on your passport must accompany the booking. Your reservation will be confirmed as soon as the deposit has been made. Final payment will be required 30 days before the first date of the trip (i.e., Wednesday, 1 November 2023). There is a 3% surcharge for credit/debit card payment to cover bank charges. Please pay by cash or cheque payable to “The Siam Society”. Transfer can also be made to The Siam Society travel account at TMBThanachart Bank (ttb), saving account no. 053-2-18000-7 or by scanning the QR code on your right. Once payment has been made, please e-mail the transfer docket to us.

Inclusion:

– The contribution includes accommodation (twin sharing basis), meals as mentioned in the programme,

transportation and sightseeing coaches, entrance fees, gratuities and other costs incurred to make this trip possible.

Exclusion:

–  International airfares are not included in the contribution (Bangkok – Dubai – Beirut – Dubai  – Bangkok),

but for those who would like us to book their tickets, it can be arranged at the time of booking.

– Visa fees (if any), 1 meal as mentioned in the programme, personal expenses, personal food and beverage consumptions, etc.

Please note that the flight itinerary between Bangkok – Dubai – Beirut – Dubai  – Bangkok mentioned in the programme only serves as a suggestion. Trip participants are free to travel with their selection airline of choice for their journey to Beirut and their return to Bangkok.

To comply with payment and cancellation policies set forth by tour agencies and to facilitate smooth working conditions between The Siam Society and the tour agencies, please carefully read the cancellation policies stated below:

Cancellation charges

45 days before the start of the trip:                                                           Deposit forfeited

45–30 days before the start of the trip:                                                     50% of the tour cost

Less than 30 days or cancellation without notice:                                     No refund

Tourist Visa Policy

For Thai and Taiwanese passport holders will require a visa for entering Lebanon. However, our travel agent will take care of this process. Please send us a scanned file of your copy passport. Kindly be informed that the processing time will take at least one month. The visa fee will cost THB 1,100. For Americans, Europeans and Japanese passport holders, you can get the visa upon arrival at Beirut Airport with no fee of charge.

Covid-19 policy

Due to a lower number of worldwide infections, many countries have relaxed their travel restrictions and quarantine requirements regarding Covid-19.

Nevertheless, when travelling as a group, The Siam Society would like to remind you of the following measures that we have put in place:

– We kindly ask that our trip participants perform a self-administered ATK test prior to the commencement of the trip. Participants are also asked to carry with them multiple sets of ATK test kits, along with their preferred set of medicines (for consumption if infected with Covid-19.)

– In the event that trip participants are tested positive during the trip, the group will continue to follow the planned itinerary. To ensure the health and safety of all trip participants, those who tested positive shall adhere to appropriate self-isolation measures as directed by the trip leader.

– Those tested positive with severe symptoms shall be treated in accordance with the health measures stipulated by the local government. Medical costs in excess of the insurance coverage shall be at the expense of the trip participant(s).

– The Siam Society will provide health insurance for all trip participants. Medical costs in excess of the insurance coverage shall be at the expense of the trip participant.

– Our staff and local tour operators will constantly provide you with the latest updates on local health and safety regulations.

For further information and bookings please contact Khun Thun at 02-661-6470-3 ext. 205 or studytrips@thesiamsociety.org. The Society office is open from 09:00 to 17:00, Tuesday to Saturday.