Venue
Venue
All participants will need to take a domestic flight
from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK, Terminal 2) to Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST).
Nakhon Si Thammarat is about 750 kilometers from Bangkok, a quick 1-hour and 15-minute flight away. It’s 280 kilometers from Hat Yai (a 4-hour drive), and 210 kilometers from Koh Samui and Koh Phangan (about a 5-hour journey by car and ferry). From the Andaman Sea coast, such as Krabi and Phuket, it’s also about a 5-hour drive. Home to 1.5 million people, this largely rural province thrives on fruit agriculture, farmland, and traditional fishing. The province has 23 districts (Thai: อำเภอ) and is bordered by Songkhla, Phatthalung, Trang, Krabi, and Surat Thani provinces. It features six national parks, including Southern Thailand’s highest peak, Khao Luang, standing tall at 1,835 meters (6,000 feet). Forests cover 1,820 km² (700 sq mi), which is 18.4 percent of the area. Visitors can indulge in fine local foods and fresh fruits, and enjoy favorable weather year-round, with a gentle monsoon season from September to October.
IACS 2025 will take place at the Twin Lotus Hotel in Nakhon Si Thammarat city, which features rooms, halls, restaurants, and a shuttle service to the airport. The hotel is 15 kilometers from Nakhon Si Thammarat International Airport and 30 kilometers from Walailak University. It is conveniently located on Phatthanakan Khukwang Road, one of the city’s main roads in the new business district, with access to local transportation. It is opposite the Lotus Superstore and a 10-minute drive to Central Shopping Mall. Additionally, it is just a 10-minute drive to City Hall, where you can visit the downtown market and heritage sites.
Travel guidance
Travel to Nakhon Si Thammarat
Flights
There are no direct international flights to Nakhon Si Thammarat International Airport. All participants will need to take a domestic flight from Don Mueang International Airport (Terminal 2) to Nakhon Si Thammarat.
If you arrive at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, please allow at least two hours to transfer by taxi or shuttle bus to Don Mueang International Airport for your connecting domestic flight. Check your itinerary with:
Shuttle Service Notice
- IACS 2025 There will be five shuttle services from Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST) to the Twin Lotus Hotel on July 22. https://docs.google.com/forms/AirportShuttleService
- Twin Lotus shuttle please contact Twin Lotus Hotel counter at Floor G1
- Airport Limousine to The Twin Lotus: Please contact the limousine service counter (Gate 3) outside arrival terminal on Floor G1.
Trains
Catch a fast or express train from Bangkok Railway Station to Nakhon Si Thammarat, covering 832 kilometers. For details, call 1690, +662 223 7010, or +662 223 7020. To reserve tickets, call +662 220 4444 or visit www.dticket.railway.co.th/
Local Transportations
For travel within Nakhon Si Thammarat, you can choose from vans, taxis, Grab, motorcycle taxis, and minibuses. For traveling around the city and to neighboring provinces, car rental services are available at the counter in Nakhon Si Thammarat International Airport
Hotels & Accommodations
Official Conference Venue: The Twin Lotus Hotel
We are pleased to announce that the Twin Lotus Hotel will serve as the official venue for the InterAsia Cultural Studies Conference 2025.
All conference activities—including keynote sessions, panel discussions, and workshops—will be held at the hotel, located in the heart of Nakhon Si Thammarat. Please click here to book a room for July 20th–31st using the conference code.
The Twin Lotus Hotel is a well-established 4-star property known for its comfortable accommodations, modern facilities, and excellent service. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including a swimming pool, fitness center, spa, and on-site dining options.
Exclusive Accommodation Offer for Conference Participants
Participants are encouraged to book their stay directly with the Twin Lotus Hotel. A special discounted rate is available for those who reserve a Superior Room and apply the conference code “IACS2025”. This rate includes daily breakfast.
