1. The warmest winter trek

2. AGENDA n Thai trivia n Why Thailand? n Reasons to join Thai Trek n Trek schedule n How to join? n FAQ

3. DID YOU KNOW… n Until 1939, Thailand was known as Siam n Thais count the number of years according to the Buddhist Era starting from 543 BC. It is now 2550 n Bangkok’s full name is recorded by the Guinness Book of Records to be the longest place name in the world with 163 letters

4. BANGKOK’S FULL NAME Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Yuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit

5. WHY THAILAND? (1/2) n Delicious authentic Thai food n Great shopping and night life

6. WHY THAILAND? (2/2) n Wonderful weather –75-90 degrees –December is the best time to visit n Enjoy the beautiful beaches and scenic mountains n Celebrate New Years on the beach !

7. REASONS TO JOIN THAI TREK n Participate in the inaugural Thai Trek in recent MIT Sloan history n Experience local Thailand in a 10 day crash course n Have a great time with your fellow Sloanies and get to know each other better n Visit leading companies in unique industries such as medical tourism n Chance to meet the best CFO in Asia

8. SCHEDULE n Dec 27-28: Bangkok –The Grand Palace –Sightseeing n Dec 29-30: Chiang Mai (the mountains) –Elephant camp –Bamboo rafting n Dec 31-Jan 2: Krabi (the beach) –Snorkeling and kayaking –New years on the beach n Jan 2-5: Bangkok –Medical hub of the world –The first five star hotel in Thailand –Best corporate governance in Asia

9. DEC 27-28: BANGKOK

10. DEC 29-30: CHIANG MAI

11. DEC 31-JAN 2: KRABI

12. JAN 2-5: BANGKOK

13. STAYING IN STYLE n 4-5 star accommodations in all 3 cities n Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Bangkok http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/over view/index.html?propertyID=172&EM=VTY_SI_bangkok _172_overview http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/over view/index.html?propertyID=172&EM=VTY_SI_bangkok _172_overview n Centara Duangtawan Hotel, Chiang Mai http://www.centralhotelsresorts.com/cdc/cdc_default.a sp http://www.centralhotelsresorts.com/cdc/cdc_default.a sp n Maritime Park& Spa Hotel, Krabi http://www.maritimeparkandspa.com/ http://www.maritimeparkandspa.com/ n For those who are interested in cost savings, we are also offering the option of having three roommates. Please let us know in advance if you would like to stay in a room of three.

14. INDUSTRY VISITS n 2 days of industry visits n Siam Cement Group –Best corporate governance in Asia –Best CFO in Asia –Go visit where Amarin, Niran, Peter and Vee works n Dusit Thani Hotel –The first 5 star hotel in Thailand –The official hotel of Miss Universe 2005 n Bangkok Bank –Largest hotel in Thailand –Visit Pornrumpa’s office before coming to MIT Sloan n Bumrungraj Hospital –The medical tourism hub of the world –5 star hospital with its own spa

15. THAI TREK 2007 n Dec 27 – Jan 5 (10 days) –Before recruiting and G-lab n Trek costs $1,800 all inclusive –Domestic airfare between 3 major cities –4-5 stars accommodation in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Krabi –Option of 3 people in 1 room –All listed activities (snorkeling, elephant riding, rafting) –Day time transportation –All meals –New years gala dinner on the beach –We will refund the difference to you at the end of the trek n Professional standards deposit of $300 per person –To ensure trek participation –We will hold the check and return it to you at the end of the trek n Please arrange your own international flights to Bangkok –Estimated cost is $1,000

16. HOW DO I SIGN UP? n Put your name on the sign-up sheet or fill out the online survey no later than Wed Sep 19 n Deposit $300 for professional standards –Please write the check to “MIT Sloan” and specify “Thai Trek” on the bottom –Drop it in Amarin Thanajitsuwan’s mail folder and send him an email n Start booking your flights

17. FAQ (1/2) n Who can join this trek? –All MIT Sloan students and their SO are invited n How many days of company visits? –We will spend 2 days visiting companies n Can I leave the trek earlier? –Yes, you can. However, we will not be able to refund the difference n Can I extend my stay in Thailand? –Yes, of course! We will be happy to help you contact the travel agency in Thailand to plan your extension n I’m worried about conflicts with recruiting –Summer recruiting does not start until Jan 7 n Do I have to get a visa to enter Thailand? –Depends. Most passports do not need a visa or can request a “visa on arrival”

18. FAQ (2/2) n How can I book international flight? –Through a travel agent which is usually cheaper than online. We can recommend one n What’s airline do you usually use? –Depends. In terms of convenience, we recommend Thai Airways direct flight from JFK to Bangkok n What’re other expenses that might occur? –Mostly incidentals such as snacks, shopping, drinks and cab fare from night club to hotel. However, the cost of living is pretty low; cab meters start at $1 n What can you tell us about the hygiene of the foods and water? –Although the government say that it’s safe to drink tap water, we recommend bottled water –We made sure that the hotels and restaurants included in the trek have meet US food and hygiene standards

19. TREK REPRESENTATIVES n 1 st years –Atlantic: Parimol –Baltic: uPaul uPeter –Caribbean: Vee –Indian: uWon uNavee –Mediterranean: Naweeya –Pacific: Pornrumpa n 2 nd years, you know who we are –Niran –Gib –Parith –Amarin –Joana