The 4th Public and Private Joint Forum in Asian region- The 18th JASIC ASIA GOVERNMENT/INDUSTRY MEETING Pattaya, Thailand
March 26 - 28, 2014

Dear Sirs or Madams
Feb 24, 2014
Japan Automobile Standards Internationalization Center (JASIC) is pleased to send you theofficial invitation for the 4th Public and Private Joint Forum in Asian region (the 18th JASIC
Asia Government and Industry Meeting), which will be held in Pattaya, Thailand fromMarch 26th to 28th, 2014, co-organized by Department of Land Transport (DLT),

Thailand and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT),
Japan and operated by JASIC.
This meeting is held as a part of the programs under the ASEAN-Japan Cooperative
Program on Development of Technical Regulations and Establishment of a Type Approval
System for Vehicles (the Cooperative Program) endorsed by the Ministers at ASEAN-Japan
Transport Ministers Meeting.
Since October 1998, we have held total of seventeen JASIC Asia Government and Industry
Meetings in view of realizing international harmonization of vehicle regulations and mutual
recognition of approvals. Through these activities, it has been our great pleasure that wehave developed recognition by the meeting participants of various government authorities
including transport, environment and industry, and associations of automotive andautomotive parts industries in Asian economies.
The 4th Public and Private Joint Forum in Asian region will be held as the 3rd meeting of the
6th series with the theme; “Promoting the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval(IWVTA) concept under the UN Regulation framework for realizing harmonization ofregulations and establishing Mutual Recognition of Approvals (MRA) in the Asian region”.
This time, we would like to exchange Asian economy’s views regarding the development of
the Asian position for the further international harmonization of regulation under theframework of WP.29.
We are looking forward to meeting you and sharing fruitful information at the 4th Public andPrivate Joint Forum in Asian region.
Sincerely yours,Mr. Asdsathai Rattanadilok Na Phuket
Director-General ofDepartment of Land Transport (DLT),Thailand

Mr. Takahiro Ikari
Director General
Japan Automobile Standards
Internationalization Center (JASIC), Japan

Japan Automobile standards Internationalization Center | 3F, Shoei-Rokubancho Bldg.,6, Rokubancho, Chiyoda-ku,Tokyo102-0085, JAPAN Tel:+81-3-5216-7241 | Fax:+81-3-5216-7244 | jasic@jasic.org | http://www.jasic.org/

DOCUMENTS
Enclosed you will find four documents as follows.
Attachment:

1. Meeting Registration Form
2. Hotel Reservation Form
3. The 4th P/P Joint Forum program (DRAFT)
4. General Information

OUTLINE OF THE MEETING (DRAFT)
This meeting consists of presentations and discussion.
On Mar.26, the first day, in the panel discussion 1 Examination status, Subjects andCountermeasures for joining the 1958 Agreement (Including Presentation and Discussion
for Technical Service by NTSEL) will be discussed. And information on government andindustry’s’ activities will be shared with all participants through the presentations.
On Mar.27, the second day, in the panel discussion 2 Framework of the Public and Private
Joint Forum in the Future (Including How to reflect Asian voice for WP29) will be discussed.
And finally the contents of the Forum will be wrapped up.
Please refer to the attachment No. 3.
MEETING REGISTRATION
You are kindly requested to complete the enclosed Meeting Registration Form, please
send it to Department of Land Transport (DLT) by e-mail or facsimile by March 20,
2014. Your participation may not be guaranteed in case of delay.
HOTEL RESERVATION FORM
We have blocked rooms at Amari Orchid Pattaya, Thailand. For room reservations,
you are kindly requested to complete the enclosed Hotel Reservation Form, and send it bye-mail or facsimile to the hotel directly by March 10, 2014.
Note: DO NOT send hotel reservation form to JASIC.
Please don’t hesitate to contact the following person if you have any questions.
[CONTACT PERSON]
Nathanai Hongsuraphan (Mr.)
Vehicle Regulation Branch Automotive Engineering Bureau,
Department of Land Transport (DLT)1032 Phahonyothin Road, (Chom Phon, ) Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, ThailandPhone: 66 (0) 2 271 8605
Fax: 66 (0) 2 271 8667
e-mail: c_tangchaitrong@yahoo.com
JASIC: Makoto Yamagata (Mr.)
Director of Technical Section
Japan Automobile Standards Internationalization Center (JASIC)
Address: 3F, Shoei-Rokubancho Bldg., 6, Rokubancho, Chiyoda-ku,Tokyo 102-0085, JAPAN
Phone: +81-(0)3-5216-7241
Fax:+81-(0)3-5216-7244
e-mail: yamagata@jasic.org
Japan Automobile standards Internationalization Center | 3F, Shoei-Rokubancho Bldg.,6, Rokubancho, Chiyoda-ku,Tokyo102-0085, JAPAN Tel:+81-3-5216-7241 | Fax:+81-3-5216-7244 | jasic@jasic.org | http://www.jasic.org/

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The 4th Public and Private Joint Forum in Asian region- The 18th JASIC ASIA GOVERNMENT / INDUSTRY MEETING March 26 - 28, 2014, Thailand

MEETING REGISTRATION FORM
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ande-mailtoDepartment

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Land

Transport,

THAILAND(n.hongsuraphan@gmail.com) or fax to +66-2271-8602 (or +66-2271-8667) by March 20, 2014.

PLEASE USE BLOCK LETTERS
Participant Information
1. NAME:(FIRST NAME)(MIDDLE NAME)(LAST NAME)* What should we call you? : Mr./Ms
2. Economy:
3. Organization:
4. Position & Department:
5. Mailing Address:

6-1. Telephone:

6-2. Facsimile:

7. E-mail:
Function Attendance Information
Reception hosted by DLT/TAIA (March 26, Wed. evening)

Yes()

No()

Reception hosted by JASIC (March 27, Thursday evening)

Yes

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No()

Technical Tour (March 28, Friday)

Yes

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No()

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION - DLT/JASICAttachment 2RESERVATION FORM

The 4th Public and Private Joint Forum in Asian Region
Mr./Ms./Mrs.
Surname:First name:
Address:
Tel:

Fax:

E‐mail:Flight/Time:Arrive on:

Depart on:
Flight/Time:_______________________________________________________________

Room Categories
Superior (Garden Wing)
Deluxe (Garden Wing)
Deluxe Tower (Ocean Tower)Room rate/room/night including Breakfast (Please tick “√ ”)
Single room
Twin/Double room
THB 3,200

THB 3,200
THB 3,600

THB 3,600
THB 4,200

THB 4,200

Additional Informationo Above rates are quoted net, inclusive of service charge and applicable government taxes.
o Above rates are quoted per room per night and are inclusive of daily breakfast and are in THB
Airport Transfer (Suvanabhumi Airport, Bangkok to Pattaya)
maximum 3 persons
Toyota Camry
maximum 3 persons
maximum 7 persons
Toyota Commuter (Van)maximum 7 persons
No, I don’t need the hotel transport service
I would like to guarantee my reservation by:
Payment: VISA
 Diners Club MasterCard
Card Number√ Please tick‐mark here
Baht 3,200 per one way
Baht 5,800 per round trip
Baht 4,800 per one way
Baht 8,500 per round trip

 American Express
JCBExpiry Date

Name of Card HolderCard Holder’s Signature:
Amari Orchid Pattaya ’s Cond itions : Credit card guarantee is required by 10 March 2014
1.
2.
3.
4.

Cancel by 15 March will be charged 1 night
Cancel / amendment after 19 March will be charge for entire stay
Any early check-out before the guaranteed booking dates will result in a penalty charge for the entire booking period.
The hotel has been legally authorized to impose such charges to your credit card account numbers upon check-out.
I have read the above conditions thoroughly and have accepted and acknowledged by my signature below.

Remarks :_Please submit the Hotel Reservation Form directly to hotel at group.orchid@amari.com and CC: angkun.c@amari.com
or fax number (66)38 418 413 not later than 10 March, 2014 to confirm room reservation. The confirmation letter will be sent toyou by email.

Signed :Name:Attachment 3

The 4th Public and Private Joint Forumin Asian Region- The 18th JASIC ASIA GOVERNMENT/ INDUSTRY MEETING Date: March 26 - 28, 2014
Place: Amari Orchid Pattaya Hotel
Address: Pattaya Beach Road, Chonburi 20150, THAILAND
Phone: +66 (0) 38418 418
Fax:+66 (0) 38418 412

Email: sales@orchid.amari.com
Web site: www.amari.com

Organized by
Department of Land Transport (DLT), Thailand
andMinistry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Japan

Operated by
Japan Automobile Standards Internationalization Center (JASIC)

The 4th Public and Private Joint Forum in Asian Region- Promoting the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA) concept
under the UN Regulation framework for realizing harmonization of regulations
and establishing Mutual Recognition of Approvals (MRA) in the Asian region Date: March 26 (Wed.) 2014, 9:00-16:30
Place: Aranda Ballroom
Co-chaired by: Ms. Jiraporn Kaewkraisorn; Automotive Engineering Bureau, DLT, Thailand
Mr. Takeshi Ishikawa; Chairman, International Cooperation Committee, JASIC, Japan
08:30 - 09:00

Registration of the Participants

09:00 - 09:15

Welcome Speech
Director General, DLT, Thailand

09:15 - 09:25

Welcome Address from Industry
Ms. Piengjai Keawsuwan; President of ASEAN Automotive Federation (AAF)

09:25 - 09:35

Opening Remark 1
Mr. Takahiro Ikari; Director General, JASIC

09:35 - 09:50
09:50 - 10:10

Photo session
Coffee Break

10:10 - 10:30

Keynote Speech-1
Mr. Takao Onoda; Director, MLIT, Japan
Keynote Speech-2
DLT, Thailand
Keynote Speech-3
ACCSQ-APWG
Report-1: Industries
The report of the RACE meeting; Representative of JAMA and TAIA
The report of the Parts industry Activity; Mr. Kiminori Hyodo; JAPIA

10:30 - 10:45
10:45 - 11:00
11:00 - 11:30

11:30 – 11:50

Debriefing session and discussion for WP29
Mr. Ushio Ueno; Executive Director, JASIC

11:50 - 13:30

Lunch

Place: Essence Restaurant

13:30 - 14:10

Debriefing session and discussion for the 1958 Agreement and IWVTA
Mr. Johan Renders; European Union
Mr. Takao Onoda; Director, MLIT, Japan

14:10 - 14:30
14:30 - 16:30

Coffee BreakPanel Discussion Ⅰ :Examination status, Subjects and Countermeasures for joining the 1958 Agreement- Including Presentation and Discussion for Technical Service by NTSEL Coordinator Mr. Michio Miyamoto; Chairman of WP29/IWVTA Committee, JASIC
Mr. Shigeo Yoshizawa Chairman of ASEAN Subcommittee, JASIC
Panelists: Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam

18:00

Welcome Reception to be hosted by DLT
Place: TBD

The 4th Public and Private Joint Forum in Asian Region- Promoting the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA) concept
under the UN Regulation framework for realizing harmonization of regulations
and establishing Mutual Recognition of Approvals (MRA) in the Asian region Date: March 27 (Thu.) 2014, 9:00-16:30
Place: Aranda Ballroom
Chaired by:

09:00 - 10:30

10:30 - 10:50

Mr. Takao Onoda; Director, International Affairs Office, Engineering Policy Division,
Road Transport Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Japan
Mr. Prasert; Thai Automotive Industry Association, Thailand
Panel Discussion Ⅱ:Discussion for Framework of the Public and Private Joint Forum in the Future- How to reflect Asian voice for WP29 Coordinator Mr. Takaki Kasai; Co-Chairman, International Cooperation Committee, JASIC
Mr. Kenji Maruyama; Co-Chairman of WP29/IWVTA Committee, JASIC
Panelists: Japan, Malaysia, Thailand
Coffee Break

10:50 – 12:30 Country Report:
Short presentation and speech on the development of the vehicle type approval systems
in each ASEAN country, and Chinese Taipei
12:30 - 14:30
14:30 - 14:45

Lunch
Place: Essence Restaurant
Report-2: Expert Meetings in 2013 and plan for 2014
Mr. Ushio Ueno; Executive Director, JASIC

14:45 - 15:15

Coffee Break

15:15 - 16:15

Drafting Wrap Up

16:15 - 16:30

Adoption of Wrap Up

16:30 - 16:45

Closing Address
Ms. Jiraporn Kaewkraisorn; Automotive Engineering Bureau, DLT, Thailand

18:30 - 21:00

Farewell Reception hosted by JAPAN
Place: TBDพลเอกพฤณท สุวรรณทัต
Genaral Pain Suvanadatรัฐมนตรีชวยวาการกระทรวงคมนาคม
Deputy Minister
Tel 0 2283 3014 Fax 0 2280 7660

The 4th Public and Private Joint Forum in Asian Region- Technical Tour Date: March 28 (Fri.) 2014, 8:00-16:00
Place: DENSO International Asia Co.,Ltd,888 Moo1, Bangna-Trad Rd., KM.27.5 ,T.Bang-Bo, A.Bang-Bo,Samutprakarn 10560 , Thailand.

Schedule:7:50Gathering in the Lobby of the Hotel

8:00 – 12:00

Technical Visit at DENSO

12:00 – 13:30

Lunch at Pinkaew Restaurant

14:00 – 16:00

Back to the Hotel/go to the Suvannaphumi Airport

Japan Automobile Standards Internationalization Center
3F, Shoei-Rokubancho Bldg., 6, Rokubancho,Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0085, JAPAN
Tel:+81-3-5216-7241, Fax:+81-3-5216-7244

Attachment 4General Information

The 4th Public and Private Joint Forum in Asian Region- The 18th JASIC ASIA GOVERNMENT / INDUSTRY MEETING -Pattaya, Chonburi, THAILAND
March 26 - 28, 2014DEPARTMENT OF LAND TRANSPORT, THAILAND
JAPAN AUTOMOBILE STANDARDSINTERNATIONLIZATION CENTER

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1. Accommodation

The meeting will be held at Amari Orchid Pattaya which located in north
Pattaya of Chonburi Province. Pattaya is one of famous seaside towns ofEastern region of Thailand If you would like to reserve your room at the Hotel,
please urgently submit the hotel reservation form by 10th March 2014 to thehotel at
E-mail: group.orchid@amari.com (and cc to e-mail: angkun.c@amari.com) orFax:+66-3841-8413
The confirmation letter will be sent to you by email.
2. Expenses
Room Categories
Superior(Garden Wing)
Deluxe(Garden Wing)
Deluxe Tower(Ocean Tower)Room rate per room per night
Single room
Twin/Double room
THB 3,200

THB 3,200

THB 3,600

THB 3,600

THB 4,200

THB 4,200

Remark:
Above rates are quoted net, inclusive of service charge and applicablegovernment taxes.
Above rates are quoted per room per night and are inclusive of daily
breakfast and are in THB.
Complimentary service: Welcome drink and cold towel upon arrival Fruit plate in all rooms on the day of arrival In-room tea and coffee making facilities
 20% discount Spa PackageChildren Policy:
 If an extra bed is needed, there is an additional charge of THB
1,500 net per room per night including breakfast.
Additional:
 Check in time is 2:00 p.m. and check our time is 12:00 p.m.
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3. H o t e l s n e a r b y
In case of late hotel reservation for Amari Orchid Pattaya , other hotels are stillavailable for instance:- within walking distance e.g.
Dusit Thani Pattaya Hotel : www.dusit.com
Holiday Inn Pattaya Hotel : www.holidayinn.com- within North Pattaya area, please find more information at online hotels booking
service e.g. www.agoda.com, www.bookings.com, etc.

4. Thailand’s VISA Information
According to the Department of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Thailand, participants
holding national passports from P.R. China, India, and Chinese Taipei are
required an entry visa to the Kingdom of Thailand prior to entering into theKingdom. The delegates from said countries must apply for the necessary visa at
the Royal Thai Embassies or Consulates in their country before proceeding toThailand or they may apply for visas on arrival at the immigration checkpoints forthe purpose of tourism for the period of not exceeding 15 days. For more
information regarding Visas on Arrival, please visit the web site of Department of
Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Thailand (http://www.mfa.go.th/main/en/services/123).
Chinese and Indian participants, who are holding diplomat or official orservice/special passports, are exempted from visa requirement and permitted tostay for 30 days and 90 days respectively.
Participants other than the participants from the above economies are allowed toenter the Kingdom of Thailand without visas for a stay not exceeding 30 days.
Passports must be valid for a period of not less than 6 months beyond thecontemplated period of stay.
All participants are recommended to refer to the website of Visas and Travel
Documents announced by Department of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Thailand at
http://www.mfa.go.th/main/en/services/123.
5. Transportation from Airport
Located in north pattaya beach, Chonburi, Amari Orchid Pattaya is 125 km (1.5hrs by car) from Suvarnabhumi Airport. There are several ways to get to the hotel.
a. By Hotel Limousine
You can make the direct reservation with the hotel for the limousine
service from the Airport, prices as follows,3

TOYOTA CAMRY

maximum 3 persons

Baht 3,200 per one way
Baht 5,800 per round trip

TOYOTA COMMUTER (VAN)

maximum 9 persons

Baht 4,800 per one way
Baht 8,500 per round trip

b. By Airport Limousine
Airport Limousine is available 24 hours with various kinds of cars operates by
Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited. Airport Limousines available areBMW Series 7, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Toyota Camry, Nissan Teana, etc.
All of the cars are equipped with the Global Positioning System (GPS) for theconvenience and security of the passenger. Service rate is according to thedistance traveled. For more information, you can visit the suvarnabhumi
airport website.
(http://www.suvarnabhumiairport.com/to_from_limousine_en.php)
6. General Schedule from arrival to Departurea. Public and Private Joint Forum in Asian region Day 1 and 2i. Venue
Aranda Ballroom in Amari Orchid Pattaya
ii. Meeting ScheduleDay 1: March 26 (Wednesday)
09:00 - 17:30 hrs.
(Registration of Participants will starts at 08:30 hrs.)Day 2: March 27 (Thursday)
09:00 - 17:30 hrs.
iii. Language
Presentation and discussion all through the meeting will be in ENGLISH
iv. Reception
Day 1: The reception will be held by DLT on the evening of March 26.
The venue will be announced later.
Day 2: The reception will be held by JASIC on the evening of March 27.
The venue will be announced later.
b. Technical Tour Day 3 (March 28 (Friday))Technical tour will be at DENSO International Asia Co.,Ltd. around a half day.
The detail program will be announced later.
For further information, DENSO International Asia Co.,Ltd. Is located near
Suvarnabhumi Airport, so a bus may be provided for the airport after the lunch.

47. Map of the Hotel

AMARI ORCHID PATTAYA
Pattaya Beach Road 20150, Thailand
GPS: 12°56’54.60"N 100°53’8.22"E
Telephone: +66 (0) 38418 418
Fax:+66 (0) 38418 412
Website:www.amari.com

8. Others
For further information, please contact:
JAPAN AUTOMOBILE STANDARDS INTERNATIONLIZATION CENTER(JASIC)
Mr. Makoto Yamagata
Address:
3F, SHOEI Bldg., 6, Rokubancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 102-0085
JAPANTelephone: +81-3-5216-7241Fax:+81-3-5216-7244
E-mail:nanbu@jasic.org

5Department of Land Transport (DLT), THAILAND
Mr. Nathanai Hongsuraphan
Address : Automotive Engineering Bureau, Department of Land Transport
1032, Phaholyothin Road, Chompol, Chatuchak, Bangkok,10900
THAILAND
Telephone: + 66-2271-8605
Fax:+ 66-2271-8602 or + 66-2271-8667
E-mail:n.hongsuraphan@gmail.com
Amari Orchid Pattaya
Mr. Angkun Charuratana
Address: Pattaya Beach 20150, Thailand
Telephone: +66-2255-3767
Fax:+66-2255-5707
E-mail:angkun.c@amari.com

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