ASIA-AQ General Travel Information
Philippines
Emergency Contacts
National Emergency Hotline: 911
Police: 117 or (02) 8722-0650
Fire: (02) 8426-0219 or (02) 8426-3812
ESPO Site Manager
Vidal Salazar: +1 (650) 499-6405
Hospital
The Medical City Clark
100 Gatwick Gateway
Clark Global City Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, 2023
Emergency Department: +63 919-069-5537 or (045) 598 4000
Lodging
General Safety and Information
Refrain from walking alone at night
Hold onto purses/bags and keep in mind pickpocketing can occur in crowded areas
Always carry a copy of your passport if you are asked about your citizenship
You may be questioned by authorities is you take pictures of military installations or government buildings
Philippine peso (PHP) or “₱”
Plan to use cash for daily transactions
Visas
No visa is required for travel under 30 days
Passport must be valid for 6 months at the time of entry
South Korea
Emergency Contacts
Police: 112
Ambulance & Fire: 119
Emergencies Medical Information Hotline: 1339
ESPO Site Manager
Andrian Liem: +1 (415) 746-0555
Hospital(s)
Asan Medical Center, International Healthcare Service
88, Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
Tel: +82-2-3010-5001
Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm (weekdays only)
Transportation: Walk from exit 1 of Jamsillaru Station (Line 2) to the hospital shuttle stop (arrives every 10 minutes); or
take bus 4318 from exit 7 of Jamsil Station (Line 2)
Samsung Medical Center, International Healthcare Service
80, Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Tel: 02)3410-0200 Email: ihs.smc@samsung.com
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm (weekdays), 8:00am-12:00pm (Saturday)
Transportation: Walk five minutes to SMC from exit 1 of Irwon Station (Line 3)
Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) International Healthcare Service
101, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Tel: 02)2072-2890/0505 Email: international@snuh.org
Hours: 9:00am-5:30pm (weekdays), 9:00am-12:30pm (Saturdays)
Transportation: Hyehwa Station (Line 4, exit 3)
Severance Hospital (Yonsei University Hospital), International Healthcare Service
Hours: 9:30am-12:30pm; 1:30pm-5:30pm (weekdays; office opens at 8:30am), 9:30am- 12:30pm (Saturdays; walk-in
only)
Transportation: Walk 15 minutes from exit 3 of Sinchon Station (Line 2) or take the shuttle bus in front of exit 1. The
hospital is located next to the Yonsei University campus.
Lodging
General Safety and Information
Extensive subway system
Secure your wallets and purses and wear bags across your body to avoid pickpocketing in public areas
Be aware for scams such as the Teahouse scam
Republic of Korea uses the won (W)
Most ATMs are open from 8:30am-10:00pm and some require Korean bank accounts
Transactions during no-banking hours and weekends incur a fee
Cash dispenser (CD) machines provide only cash withdrawal services are generally 24-hours and are commonly found
in convenience stores, bus terminals, and department stores, but have a higher withdrawal fee than an ATM.
If you have any trouble using an ATM or a CD, call the Korea Travel Phone at tel. 1330 for assistance in English
Credit cards, especially Visa and MasterCard, are widely accepted, but some stores may have problems processing
foreign cards
Smaller restaurants, outdoor markets, and buses require cash
Malaysia
Emergency Contacts
Police & Ambulance: 999 (landline) or 112 (cell/mobile)
Fire: 994 (landline) or 112 (cell/mobile)
ESPO Site Manager
Roy Johnson: +1 (650) 623-7539
Hospital(s)
Gleneagles Hospital
Block A & Block B, 282 & 286, Jalan Ampang, Kampung Berembang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603-4141 3000; Whatsapp Line: +6016 339 3000
Park City Medical Center
No.2, Jalan Intisari Perdana, Desa ParkCity, 52200 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 24 Hours Careline: +03-56391616; WhatsApp line: +6019 650 1616; 24-Hour Emergency Department: +03-62793085
Pantai Hospital
8, Jalan Bukit Pantai, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: +603-2296 0888; WhatsApp line: +6016-313 0888; Emergency Department/Ambulance Service +603–2296 0999
Lodging
General Safety and Information
In many areas, tap water is not potable; be aware that ice drinks may be used using tap water
Getting around is easily done by foot or through the subway and monorail system
A special 'KL Travel Pass' is sold at KL Sentral, the main transportation hub of Kuala Lumpur, and this pass
allows you to explore the city
Medium to high risk of pickpocketing and purse snatching, so ensure your belongings, including your travel documents,
are always secure in high-traffic areas, trains, and airports
Avoid using your phone when walking or waiting in crowded areas
Make sure your bag is locked and hold your purse close to your body
Currency is the Malaysian ringgit; one ringgit is equal to 100 sen
Coins come in denominations of 5, 10, 20, and 50 sen
Currency can be changed at banks and hotels; more favorable rates with moneychangers located in shopping centers,
lanes, and small stores (displaying exchange rates)
Credit cards are widely accepted at hotel and restaurants and at many shops; most popular are American Express,
MasterCard, and Visa
ATMs may not accept credit/debit cards from your home bank
Visa
US passport must be valid for 6 months and you need one blank page for the entry stamp
Thailand
Emergency Contacts
Police: 191 or Tourist Police: 1155
Medical Emergency: 1669
Fire: 199
ESPO Site Manager
Erin Czech: +1 (650) 499-6406
Hospital
Bangkok Hospital Pattaya
301 Moo 6 Sukhumvit Rd, Muang Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
Tel: +66 38 259 911 or 1719 Email: inquiry@bph.co.th
Pattaya International Hospital
255/4 Moo 9 Soi Pattaya 4 Pattaya 2nd Road Nongprue Banglamung Chonburi 20150.
Tel: +66 38 428 374
Lodging
General Safety and Information
In many areas, tap water is not potable; be aware that ice for drinks may be made using tap water
Risk of pickpocketing and purse snatching; ensure belongings and travel documentations are always secure in high-
traffic areas, trains, airports, and specifically on Walking Street
Avoid using your phone when walking or waiting in crowded areas
Make sure your bag is locked and hold your purse close to your body
Currency is the baht (written B, Bt, Bht, or THB) and is divided into 100 satang coins
It is easy to visit an airport exchange booth or ATM on arrival in Thailand
There are exchange kiosks at most international airport arrival halls in Thailand, but they might not be open 24 hours
International hotels and larger businesses in Thailand accept major credit cards
Be sure to ask about surcharges before handing over your card and keep all receipts
MasterCard and Visa are the most widely accepted credit cards in Thailand, followed by American Express
Look at the back of your bank card to see which network you're on, and then call or check online for ATM locations
Be sure you know your personal identification number (PIN) and daily withdrawal limit before you depart
You'll need a 4-digit PIN in Thailand, so if yours is a 6-digit number, get it changed before you go
Visa
Passport must be valid for 6 months from the date of entry and have one blank page for the entry stamp
If you cannot contact the site manager, contact ESPO:
Jhony Zavaleta: +1 (650) 965-5301
Sam Kim: +1 (650) 935-0840