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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: May 26, 2026 – May 30, 2026.
Now
Visa & entry
If you need a visa, start the process well before May 26, 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
1–2 weeks out
Connectivity & money
AIS, TrueMove and dtac tourist SIMs at the airports
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.
Save before you go
📿 A prayer-times app, or use the venue timetable in Phase 3 below.
🆘 Emergency: 191 · Police 191
Travel info sources: https://www.tourismthailand.org · https://tdac.immigration.go.th (arrival card) · https://www.cicot.or.th (halal Thailand)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 26 May | 04:32 | 12:15 | 15:37 | 18:41 | 19:54 |
| Wed 27 May | 04:32 | 12:15 | 15:37 | 18:41 | 19:54 |
| Thu 28 May | 04:31 | 12:15 | 15:38 | 18:41 | 19:55 |
| Fri 29 May | 04:31 | 12:15 | 15:38 | 18:41 | 19:55 |
| Sat 30 May | 04:31 | 12:16 | 15:39 | 18:42 | 19:55 |
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
Plan your day
Check the programme on the official event page and map out the zones you want to walk.
Event details →Is this for you?
This event is aimed at: Halal certification bodies, Importers, distributors & wholesalers, Retail & procurement buyers, Halal trade buyers across Southeast Asia.