PACIBER Overview

The Pacific Asian Consortium for International Business Education and Research (PACIBER) was created in 1988 as a consortium of 27 leading universities dedicated to bridging the gap by establishing linkages to promote international business education, research and exchange of information among faculty and students.

PACIBER stands as a forum for the exchange of ideas where members can network and learn from one another. Through faculty exchanges and other mutually beneficial alliances, member universities can raise the level of their business education programs to world class standards.

PACIBER Overview Brochure

PACIBER 2012 Annual Meeting Summary

PACIBER 2011 Annual Meeting Report - Detailed 

PACIBER Annual Meeting Summaries 2008-10

25th PACIBER Annual Meeting

Bangkok, Thailand

June 28 - July 1, 2013

The PACIBER 2013 Annual Meeting, themed "Capitalism for the Long Term", is graciously hosted by Chulalongkorn University, June 28 (Opening Reception) to July 1, 2013 (Closing Lunch), at the Sofitel So Bangkok (www.sofitel-so-bangkok.com).  

This is a special year marking the 25th Annual PACIBER Meeting, and fitting for this occasion, we have an exciting agenda, featuring keynote presenter, Dr. Olarn Chaipravat, Advisor to the Prime Minister, President of the Thailand Trade Representative, and former Deputy Prime Minister, discussing the Capitalism Model in Thailand.  We will proudly release the PACIBER Casebook, published by Cambridge University Press, a collaborative product of our PACIBER members.  We will also have our Regional Updates, Member Updates, and Paper Presentations

The Annual Meeting Agenda is posted below.

PACIBER 2013 Annual Meeting Agenda (2 May v2) 

Hotel Registration

Go to www.sofitel.com, for Destination, input '6835' or type/select 'Bangkok', and select Sofitel So Bangkok (not Sofitel Sukhumvit).  Iput 'PACI13' (as in Pacific Asian Consortium International Business 13) in the Preferential Code box to gain access to the special PACIBER group rate, subject to availability, deadline May 31, 2013.  The single occupancy rate is for So Cosy THB4,600, So Comfy THB5,500, and So Club THB7,500.  Add THB500 for double occupancy.  Rate is inclusive of taxes, breakfast, and internet.  Cancellation is 48 hours before check-in, else one night will be charged.  No-show is one night charge.  Rates are applicable only for PACIBER delegates between June 23 and July 6.  You may also register via fax or email using the below hotel registration form.

Sofitel So Bangkok Registration Form  

Conference Registration

Conference registration is as follows.

$350 for PACIBER Members

$400 for PACIBER Observers

$75 Guests (June 28 Reception and June 30 Dinner & Cultural Performance)

The Conference Registration Form is posted below.

2013 Conference Registration  

Transportation

You would fly into Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK).  The three options to get to the Sofitel So Bangkok are as follows.

1) Public Taxi, 50-70 minutes, approximately THB400 (THB70 for 2 toll fares which you pay at the toll, THB280 for metered fare, plus THB50 airport fee).  Go straight to the designated taxi stand at curbside, do not accept offers from anyone, no matter how official they appear.

2) Airport Link (express train to subway), 45-55 minutes, THB67 (THB45 Airport Link + THB22 MRT) or THB112 (THB90 Airport Link + THB22 MRT).  4 stations to Makkasan station (either 4 stops via blue SA City Line or 1 stop via yellow Makkasan Express Line, do not take Phaya Thai Express, which will bypass and not stop at Makkasan station), transfer/walk 7 minutes to the MRT Purple Line subway Phetchaburi station (involves walking down to street level, street crossing, then down to subway station), take 4 stops to Lumphini station (Southbound to Hua Lamphong), 2 minute walk to Sofitel So.  This option is good to use during rush hour (7AM-9AM and 5PM-8PM) and during the rains, when street traffic is typically heavy.

3) Airport Limousine, arranged through Sofitel So, 50-70 minutes, THB2,300 BMW Series 5 (up to 3), THB3,000 BMW Series 7 (up to 3), or THB3,000 Mercedes Van (up to 5), contact hotel

Restaurant Recommendations

Below are Bangkok restaurant recommendations (provided by Sofitel ... and having gone to a handful, are really good).

Bangkok Restaurant Recommendations