2024 APPU Executive Council Meeting
12 – 17 August 2024, Siem Reap, Cambodia
The 2024 APPU-EC Meeting is be organized from 12 to 17 August 2024 in Siem Reap, by the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications of Cambodia. This General Information is prepared for the meeting registration and other arrangements.
Meeting Schedule
The tentative program and any update will be communicated to the delegates via APPU secretariat.
Venue
The meeting will be held at:
Road 60, Angkor Cultural & Tourism Complex Junction, Phum Trang, Sangkat Slorkram, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Tel: +855 63 961 999 / Fax: +855 63 961 888
Registration
All delegates are requested to fill out the registration form bellow and send it to E-mail: appuec-cambodia-2024@mptc.gov.kh and cc: admin@appu-bureau.org
We will arrange excursion for participants on 17 August 2024 in Siem Reap. Please confirm your participation in the Registration Form.
Meeting Document
The meeting will be convened in a paperless environment. The meeting documents would not be printed for the participants. Please will be downloaded through the following APPU website http://www.appu-bureau.org during the Event.
Language
Official language of Cambodia is Khmer.
English can also be used for communication in the city.
Visa Requirement
Delegates entering to Cambodia may be required to have a valid visa depending countries and type of passports. As per the current regulations, all ASEAN passport holders may enter to Cambodia without visa. Please visit http://www.evisa.gov.kh for more details. Participants may also apply entry visa to Cambodia upon arrival.
For the immigration process, delegates are required to prepare a valid passport with a minimum validity term of six months.
If you have any inquiry or require a visa supporting letter from the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications of Cambodia, please contact us through
Email: appuec-cambodia-2024@mptc.gov.kh or Tel: +855 16 714 864/+855 12 568 626
Accommodation
The participants are recommended to stay at the venue hotel with rate applied as below:
Sokha Siem Reap Resort & Convention Center
| Room type | Room rate |
|---|---|
| Deluxe Garden View | USD80 |
| Deluxe Pool View | USD90 |
| Junior Suite Garden View | USD200 |
| Sokha Villa | USD1,500 |
Reservation at the Special Rates can only be made by completing the Registration Form (by downloading from this link for Hotel Reservation Form) and sending it to the reservations.rep@sokhahotels.com.
In August, the occupancy rate is high. The availability of room with above rate is applied with principle of first come first serve.
Beside venue hotel, there are also other options of hotels which are available nearby such as:
| Hetel | Distance from Venue |
|---|---|
| Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort | 2.2 Km |
| Sokhalay Angkor Villa Resort & Spa | 6.7 Km |
| Empress Angkor Resort & Spa | 6.6 Km |
Transportation
Siem Reap Angkor International Airport is located about 45 Km from downtown of Siem Reap city. Participants can choose several transportation options including:
It may take around 1 hour to travel between the airport and the meeting venue. The travel time vary depending on traffic conditions.
Time zone
Local time in Cambodia is GMT+7.
Weather
The temperature in August ranges from 24 to 32 degrees Celsius.
Currency
Riel is the official currency. US dollar can also be used in Cambodia. Credit cards is also accepted.
Communications
SIM card is available for purchase at airport or at the phone shops in Siem Reap.
Free Wi-Fi access will be available during the meeting.
Electricity Equipment
In Cambodia, there are three associated plug types: A, C, and G as showed in the figure.
The standard voltage in Cambodia is 220V.
Insurance
The Host will not bear the cost of insurance, medical expenses or any other expenses of the delegates. The Host request the delegates to make necessary arrangements for insurance and medical coverage before travel. In case of emergency, please kindly contact the Reception / Front Desk of the Hotel. They will assist to call the doctor on your behalf.
Contact
APPU Secretariat
Ms. Kwanjai Kajornwuttideth
Manager Administration and APPU Affairs
Asian-Pacific Postal Union
Phone: +66 91 741 2020
Email: kwanjai@appu-bureau.org
Local Secretariat
Local Assistant for administrative arrangements:
Mrs. Chum Pracheaprey:
Tel: +855 12 568 626
Mr. SUON Sokoeun:
Tel: +855 16 714 864
E-mail: appuec-cambodia-2024@mptc.gov.kh
