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Your trip plan
A step-by-step plan for Bangkok — built backwards from the goal: arrive prepared, do the expo well, get back. Event dates: July 15, 2026 – July 17, 2026.
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Visa & entry
If you need a visa, start the process well before July 15, 2026 — processing can take several weeks.
Thailand offers visa-free entry or visa-on-arrival to many nationalities (typically 30-60 days). A Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) is being introduced — check current requirements before you fly.
General guidance only — always confirm requirements with the official embassy/consulate for your nationality.
Flights
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) — ~30km to centre
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) — ~25km to centre
Where to stay
AI Meroz Hotel BangkokOfficial
Conrad BangkokOfficial
Rooms near the venue fill up — book early.
1–2 weeks out
Connectivity & money
AIS, TrueMove and dtac tourist SIMs at the airports
Travel info sources: https://www.tourismthailand.org · https://tdac.immigration.go.th (arrival card) · https://www.cicot.or.th (halal Thailand)
eSIM: Airalo and similar eSIMs cover Thailand
Plug: Type A / B / C · 230V / 50Hz
Thai Baht (THB)
Cash is widely used at markets and street stalls; cards work at malls and hotels.
Pack for the weather — July
High ~33°C · Low ~26°C
Rainy season — hot and humid with afternoon downpours.
Light modest clothing and an umbrella; indoor AC is strong.
Register
Lock in your pass before you travel.
Register to attend →Save before you go
📿 A prayer-times app, or use the venue timetable in Phase 3 below.
🆘 Emergency: 191 · Police 191
During the expo
Airport → venue & getting around
The BTS Skytrain and MRT subway are the fastest way around; Chao Phraya river boats are handy near the old town.
A Rabbit card covers the BTS.
Insist on the meter, or use Grab to avoid fare haggling.
Eat — halal near the venue
Prayer at the venue
| Day | Fajr | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 15 Jul | 04:40 | 12:24 | 15:46 | 18:50 | 20:03 |
| Thu 16 Jul | 04:40 | 12:24 | 15:46 | 18:50 | 20:03 |
| Fri 17 Jul | 04:41 | 12:24 | 15:46 | 18:50 | 20:03 |
Approximate (Muslim World League method) — confirm locally on the day.
A spare evening
Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew
Phra Nakhon
The royal palace and the Emerald Buddha (dress modestly).
Wat Arun & Wat Pho
riverside
The riverside temple and the giant reclining Buddha.
Chatuchak Weekend Market
Chatuchak
One of the world’s largest markets.
The reason you came
Find suppliers to meet
Browse halal suppliers ahead of the show and shortlist who to visit.
Browse the supplier directory →Book meetings ahead
Don't walk in cold — message suppliers via their directory profiles to line up meetings before you arrive.
Open the directory →