1. Conference Venue and Accommodation
SQST 2026 will be hosted at
Centara Life Maris Resort Jomtien, Chonburi, Thailand, which offers two fully equipped conference halls and accommodation.
Accommodation: We highly recommend the convenience of staying at our conference hotel. We have secured a number of rooms with discounted rates, which can be booked at the time of registration. Othereise, hotel rooms can be booked on most popular reservation websites, such as Booking, Trip, Agoda. Details about the hotel, see hotel's
website or its
Google Map location
2. Transportation to Jomtien:
For international arrival, we recommend two major airports: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok. We will provide local transportation (2 hour bus ride) for all participants, from BKK and DMK to the conference hotel. shuttle bus schedules will be available on 17th and 21st May 2026.
Shuttle bus schedule will be planned around all participants' arrival/departure flight information or preferred pick-up/drop-off times: with 6-8 rounds from BKK and 2-4 rounds from DMK on 17 May and 10 rounds on the way back on 21 May.
Please make sure you inform us your flight information (or your preferred pickup/dropoff time) in the Registration system (your account) before Friday 8 May 2026 (or latest 15 May).
Once you have arrived and passed the security check, please proceed to the "Meeting Point" of your arrival airport hall. Our team will be waiting with SQST signs and arranging bus for you.
| Meeting Points |
17-May-26 |
21-May-26 |
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Bangkok-Jomtien |
Jomtien-Bangkok |
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Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
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TBA
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> International, 2nd Floor, near Exit Door 3
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Private pickup
(for flights earlier than 9am)
9:00, 11:00, 13:30,
14:30, 16:00, 17:00, 20:30
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TBA
14:00 - 21:00
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> Domestic, 2nd Floor, near Exit Door 1
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(Join with Exit Door 3 above)
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(Join with Exit Door 3 above)
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TBA
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> International, Terminal 1, G Floor, near Exit Door 5
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21:00
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14:00 - 21:00
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> Domestic, Terminal 2, G Floor, near Exit Door 11
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11:00, 14:30
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14:00 - 21:00
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For those who miss the bus or would like to travel on their own, there are local bus services available for purchase at both airports. You can also travel all the way from Bangkok to Jomtien (or back) via Grab/Bolt taxi or shared rides.
For local bus services, there are ticket booths that can be purchased for "Pattaya" or "Jomtien" which will stop at Thepprasit Bus Terminal (Map). From there, you can use Grab/Bolt ride to the hotel venue (Centara Life Maris Resort Jomtien).
3. Visa entry to Thailand
Before traveling to Thailand, please check the visa requirements
https://www.thaievisa.go.th. In some cases, you might need invitation letters as part of the visa application process. Please contact us if you need an invitation letter once your registration is confirmed.
4. Weather Considerations
When planning your trip, take into account the weather conditions in Chonburi in May. This month marks the beginning of the rainy season, bringing hot and humid conditions with occasional tropical showers, often in the late afternoon or evening. Daytime temperatures typically reach around 33–35°C (91–95°F), while nighttime temperatures remain warm at about 26–28°C (79–82°F). The sea temperature stays comfortably warm at approximately 29–30°C (84–86°F), making it suitable for swimming and water activities. While brief downpours are common, there are still plenty of sunny intervals for beach outings and coastal exploration.
5. Local Tips
Currency: The currency in Thailand is the Thai Baht (THB). Most transactions are done via cash, though some stores also accept credit and debit cards. Currency exchange counters are available at the airport.
Language: Thai is the official language, but English is widely spoken in tourist areas.
Time Zone: Chonburi operates on Indochina Time (ICT), which is UTC+7.