Krabi ABP 2024 | Bid Document

KRABI, THAILAND

Krabi International Airport (KBV)

80min from Bangkok

USD 50

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HERE'S A LIST OF THAILAND'S MUST-TRIES THAT YOU CAN'T MISS OUT ON

Mango Sticky Rice

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Pad Thai

A casual or street food, this comprises rice noodles, fried with eggs, tofu, and other ingredients.

Kapao Moo

Minced pork with basil, served on rice

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Tom Yang Goong

Watery or creamy hot, spicy soup, served most often with prawns.

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BEACH FRONT CULINARY BLISS

Distance from hotel

15 -20 min 5 -8 min

Ao Nang beach where the proposed venue and hotel are located, are beach bs such as the lively Sands Beach Club, Reeve Beach Club, and Coast Beach These bistros serve Thai delicacies, including barbecued seafood paired with clever cocktails with stunning views of the Andaman Sea.

Krabi is also known for its fresh seafood and iconic restaurants. Some of the opular places include Krua Thara (Thara Kitchen), Wang Sai Seafood and the us Ao Nang Seafood Street The Ao Nang Seafood Street is a 12-minute walk e hotel There, you will find many restaurants serving fresh fish and seafood, an enviable location overlooking the water – go at sunset time for incredible views across to the islands.

HOTEL PARTNER

BLUESOTEL

Soi 15 Ao Nang, Krabi, Thailand

Distance from Airport: 38 min

Bluesotel Aonang Beach was the hotel and venue partner for the 2023 edition of the Australs debate championship that saw 100 teams compete entirely in one hotel. They've recently opened a stunning new hotel Bluesotel SMART within walking distance of the original hotel.

Bluesotel Aonang Beach will be the tournament's main hotel with 270 rooms available for the event. In addition, Bluesotel SMART will also be supporting the bid to host Krabi ABP, increasing the total rooms to 440

440 Rooms

3 Restaurants

3 Swimming Pools

STAYIN LUXURY

5Nights Twin-Sharing

The 4-star beach hotel boasts of spacious bedrooms fully equipped with airconditioning, a minibar, a refrigerator, an inroom safe, LED television with satellite/cable channels, coffee and teamaking facilities, and fast WiFi.

Room arrangements are all twin-sharing.

The resort features facilities designed to make the most of a guest’s stay. These include 2 infinity swimming pools where welcome drinks will be served, a full-service sauna and spa facilities, and a fully fitted gym/fitness centre for those looking to get a workout in before the start of the day

Inclusions:

5 in-hotel buffet breakfasts

4 in-hotel lunch & dinner meals

1 BBQ night dinner

1 finale gala lunch

All meals will be cate arrangement allows fo high-quality food for team to ensure that d event.

Meals & Dining

ered by the hotel for the duration of the tournament. This or better food preparation and coordination while ensuring all participants. We will also be working with the restaurant dietary constraints and allergies are well-taken care of in the

Debate venues at your fingertips

20-30 deluxe hotel rooms will be transformed into debate rooms. The hotel will remove the beds and fit them with tables and chairs comfortably.

What does this mean for participants?

More time to sleep/rest each day

Save at least 2 hours each day without having to coordinate bus transfers for 300 people

No long walks to the bus bay, rest in your room between rounds

Prep by the poolside or in hotel rooms

A bathroom attached to every room

Lunch and dinner in the hotel

Most importantly, no tournament delays.

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THRIVE IN THE FLAGSHIP BP DEBATING EVENT IN THE ASIAN REGION

Convening Hall, housed within the hotel's spacious nd Ballroom, is the perfect venue for gatherings, ommodating over 300 people with ease. dst the intensity of competitive debating during ABP 4, we understand the importance of maintaining a nced schedule. At our hotel, you can enjoy a relaxed t to your day, with wake-up calls after 8am, allowing le time for a leisurely breakfast. By concluding debates ore 5pm, you'll have the opportunity to unwind by the during lunch, rejuvenate with a refreshing nap before al events, and have extra time for preparation ahead of next day's challenges. recognize the stress that accompanies a week of vying he championships. Let us shoulder some of that burden, ring you a haven of comfort and support during your . Trust us to provide a seamless experience, ensuring you can focus on your debates while finding respite and xation in our hotel's welcoming atmosphere.

A GLIMPSE AT EDUDRIFT’S SIGNATURE IN-RESORT DEBATING

ACCESSIBILITY

Participants and supporters of the out rounds have a convenient way of attending the debates. Traditionally participants would have to hop on the early bus or make their own way to the campus for the later rounds.

Having debates on-site provides greater convenience and larger audiences for the elimination rounds of ABP 2024.

COMFORT

Fully air-conditioned rooms

En-suite bathrooms

1 min to convening hall

Welcome drinks & BBQ Night

Upon arrival, we will adorn the pool with vibrant inflatables and treat everyone to a refreshing welcome beverage by the poolside. The following day, a delightful barbecue evening awaits us.

It's important to note that although we will offer some mild local beers during the welcome reception, along with non-alcoholic local drinks, alcohol will not be provided on the barbecue night.

Upbear Bar Break Night.

Get ready to experience the ultimate party extravaganza, curated by our expert team who knows how to throw an unforgettable celebration. As the night that shines as the crown jewel of the debating championships approaches, we are thrilled to announce that we will be booking Krabi’s famous Upbear Bar for ABP 2024’s break night.

The party will kick off in true style at 7pm, igniting the atmosphere with an electric energy that will keep you on your feet. To ensure everyone gets a well-deserved rest before the intense outrounds, we've planned for the festivities to conclude before 11pm. This way, you'll have ample time to recharge, regroup, and prepare for the thrilling debates that await you. So get ready to let loose, revel in the electric energy, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

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TRAVELSUBSIDYFOR SUBSIDIZEDJUDGES

EduDriftpridesourselvesonbeingatthetopofthegamein termsofeventlogisticsandthatincludeskeepinguptoour promises ForABP2024,weguaranteetosubsidizejudges for80%ofrequiredjudgesfortherespectivetournament size.Overtheyears,wehavealwayskeptthesubsidy promiseswemadeandensuredthatoureventsarejudged byahighqualityofjudges.Inadditiontothat,alljudgesare paidoutontimewithnodiscrepancieswithin48hoursof expectedpaymenttimeline.

LEADING THE COMPETITION ON OUR ADJUDICATION COREA ARE THE FOLLOWING STELLAR INDIVIDUALS:

We're very honoured to have assembled a highly qualified team of Chief Adjudicators to help select the rest of the Adjudication Core as well as to prepare the extensive amount of topics for the event. These individuals were selected not just for their CV but because they've worked with EduDrift previously and have proven to be:

Responsible and Reliable

Highly Professional

Fair and Objective

We are excited to be working with them!

Note: Worlds DCA will be appointed after Panama WUDC releases their full AdjCore lineup for WUDC 2025.

World Champ

Australasian C

Asians Champ Tobi

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CHIEF ADJUDICA

ion, 2023

Champion, 20 pion, 2022 ung ATOR

Worlds Grand Finalist, 2022

Australasian Grand Finalist, 2023

Asian Grand Finalist, 2020

CHIEF ADJUDICATOR

Shaun Lee

CHINMAYA

INDIA

MALAYSIA

MOHAN OUR LIST OF CONFIRM INVITED JUDGES FOR

DANIEL HAIKAL KOR

MED ADVISORS AND THE EVENT

Convenor

Australs Convenor, 2023

NEADC Convenor, 2023

ABP Deputy Convenor, 2022

Geri Ami

Sompo Sunpaw Chulalongkor Deputy C

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