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Intl_Student_Handbook_Feb_2008.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

The information in this handbook is designed to help you get started. However, paper and ink can only cover part of the information you will want to know.<\/p>\n

Table of Contents
\nMaps
\nSoutheast Asia i
\nChiang Mai iii
\nMae Khao Payap Campus iv-v
\nUniversity Information Contacts 1
\nPayap University 3
\nPayap University Profile 4
\nSchool Year Calendar 6
\nCampus Activities 6
\nStudent Affairs 7
\nRegistration 7
\nUniversity Dress Code, General Etiquette, Behavioral Responsibilities, and Legal Issues 8
\nLibrary and Library Card 9
\nFood and Food Services 9
\nGeneral Information Immigration Issues 10
\nRoyal Thai Embassies and Consulates Abroad 11
\nHealth Insurance and Services 12
\nPharmacies 13
\nDental Services 13
\nBanking 13
\nHousing 13
\nTransportation Licensing and Parking 14
\nPersonal Vehicles 14
\nPublic Transportation, Bus 15
\nPublic Transportation, Other 16
\nWalking and Bicycling 17
\n\u201cTwo Wheels and a Cool Heart\u201d 17
\nImportant Health Information and Advice AIDS 18
\nWater 18
\nDiarrhea 18
\nMalaria, Dengue Fever, and Mosquitoes 18
\nRabies 19
\nTrauma 19
\nBathrooms 19
\nVaccinations 19
\nElectricity 19
\nEncountering Thai Culture and Customs Culture Shock 20
\nExpect Attention and Questions 20
\nImportant Differences: Social and Physical Hierarchies 21
\nThe Wai 21
\nKhun, Khrap, Kha 21
\nPersonal Relationships 22
\nRoyalty and Buddhist Monks 23
\n\u201cRiap Roy\u201d: What is Proper? 23
\nThai Foods and Eating Etiquette 24
\nTime and Language 25
\nHistory: A Look at Chiang Mai 26
\nMajor Festivals & Holidays in Chiang Mai 28
\nWhen You Have Free Time 29
\nBibliography of Selected Books on Thailand Must Reading! 36
\nGeneral Books 36
\nA Summary of Hints for a Healthy, Happy Stay in Thailand 37<\/p>\n

Additional Information<\/strong><\/p>\n

Health and Accident Insurance for International and Thai Students<\/a><\/p>\n

Immigration Services For Foreign Students of Payap University <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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