18th Thailand National Scout Jamboree

18th National Scout Jamboree
25 – 30 April 2009
Trang, Thailand

Date:
25 – 30 April 2009
Participants should arrive at the campsite on 24th April 2009,
one day before the Opening ceremony and depart on 1st May 2009

Theme:
“Moral and Friendship”

Venue:
Trang National Scout Camp or “Thai Chalerm Prakiat Scout Camp” about 828 kilometres from Bangkok.

The Camp compound with a beautiful natural scene of hillside and 2 lakes on the area of 2,000 rais (800 acres) which enough to accommodate 10,000 scouts and suitable to do adventure and water activities.

Trang is a famous province in its cultural heritage, the mix of Chino-Protugese
and Thai with its long, beautiful coastline by Andaman Sea with numerous
fascinating beaches, caves, islands, mountains and waterfalls.

For visitors interested in adventure, you will have the remarkable experience
if you visit the outstanding tourist attractions such as the Emerald Cave which
accessible by only water sea, Ko Petra National Park which some of the dive
sites are world-class, Trang Hot Spring etc.

Eligibility:
Open for young scouts and guides age between 12 – 17 years old
who apply through their National Scout Associations (should apply
in a patrol which comprise of 9 scouts + 1 leader). We expect to have
9,500 participants both Thai and overseas in this Jamboree.

Camp Fee:
US$ 100 per person (both Scout and leader)
The fee will cover all meals during camp (from dinner of 24th April 2009 to
Breakfast of 1st May 2009), tent accommodation, activities programme,
Jamboree souvenirs, Insurance and transportation (from Krabi Airport,
Phuket Airport, Trang Bus Terminal or Trang train Termina)

Highlight Programmes:
A wide variety of activities which designed to suit young scouts will be
offered, both on-site and off- site such as: Adventure, water activities,
Hiking, Community Services, Arts & Cultures, Science & Technology,
Pioneering, Education Tour, Free Time Activities, Exhibitions, Games etc.

Post programme tour can be arranged upon requested with moderate price,
Not more than US$ 50 which cover accommodation, meals, city tour, and
Transportation to airport.

Weather:
The temperature in Trang all year round is warm with an average 20 – 36
celsius. But in April, the temperature is the hottest period of the year.
The best time to visit Trang is between December– May which is not the
Monsoon season.


Transportation:
Transportation will be arranged from Trang, Phuket or Krabi airport to
campsite and also from Trang railway station and Trang bus terminal.

How to reach Trang:

By Air :
There are direct flights from your country to Phuket and the transportation
to pick up from the airport to campsite will be organized .

From Bangkok:
to Krabi and transportation will be arranged to pick up to
campsite.

By train From Bangkok:
Rapid or Express trains from Bangkok Railway Station
(Hua Lampong) to Trang are available daily at 5.05 p.m. and 6.20 p.m.
The trip takes about 15 hours.

By bus From Bangkok:
Air conditioned buses from Southern Bus Terminal to Trang
are available everyday. The trip takes about 12 hours.

What you should bring:
Participants should bring personal camping equipment, including sleeping bag,
meals kits, cutlery, flashlight, raincoat etc. Please do not forget to bring
your national flag and national costume for international programme.


Please kindly inform your Application Form to PPM Daerah Kinta not later than 1st April 2009