News Update

As the congress moves to within a touching distance, we (The Organising Committee of the 13 th Congress of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology) would like to update the progress with regards to the preparation for the congress. The congress operations preparation are progressing extremely well, there are now more than 400 abstracts submission while more than 60 renowned speakers have now confirmed their participations. Not to mention that the registration number is growing steadily as we reach end of the early bird period for registration.

We would also like to take this opportunity to update you with regards to the current situation in Thailand. The gathering is limited to certain areas (leaving the majority of Bangkok unaffected) in which The Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, the congress venue, hotels and all department stores are all a long distance away and remain unaffected by the current situation.

The declaration of a state of emergency was merely a political tool used by certain parties which does not reflect the true current situation. As a result no measures are taken and the declaration is not enforced throughout Bangkok. The gathering outside the Parliament House is a peaceful gathering which has now become more of a tourist attraction for foreigners rather than anything dangerous.

We would like to ensure you that the current situation is on course for a speedy resolution by all parties and hope that you would consider participating in the congress along with experience our great culture and truly believe that your involvement would contribute to overall success of the congress.

If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact our secretariat office at (662) 229-3333 or secretariat@apsr2008.org

Arth Nana
Congress President