Tour

Active Members, Spouses and partners Dress code: Grand Palace and Wat Pho Tour Thailand's most sacred and celebrated landmark, the Grand Palace has served as the ceremonial heart of the kingdom since King Rama I founded Bangkok in 1782. Within its walls sits Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, home to a revered jade Buddha image whose seasonal robes are changed personally by the monarch. Visitors will admire a striking mix of traditional Thai spires and European-influenced halls, ornate murals, gilded stupas, and mosaic-covered courtyards that together showcase over two centuries of royal architecture. A modest dress code applies: covered shoulders and knees, closed footwear, so delegates should dress accordingly for this half-day cultural excursion.

All attendees Dress code: Casual

Spouses and partners Hotel departure: Venue: Bangkok Canal and Wat Arun Tour Step away from Bangkok's busy streets and onto a traditional longtail boat for a journey through the historic canals of Thonburi, the city's oldest quarter. Gliding along the khlongs once known as the arteries of the "Venice of the East," guests pass wooden stilt houses, small riverside temples, and local communities going about daily life much as they have for generations. The route continues onto the Chao Phraya River for striking views of the skyline before arriving at Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, whose towering, porcelain-encrusted spires rise dramatically from the riverbank. Visitors can explore the temple's grounds and climb its steep central prang for sweeping views over the river, taking in a landmark long regarded as one of Bangkok's most photographed sights, before returning by boat.

Spouses and guests Dress code: Comfortable casual wear, walking shoes Blue Elephant Cooking School Founded by celebrated chef Nooror Somany Steppe, Blue Elephant is housed in a century-old colonial mansion in the Sathorn district and is recognised as one of Bangkok's most prestigious culinary institutions. The morning begins with a guided visit to a local market to hand-select fresh herbs, spices, and produce, followed by a hands-on class preparing several classic Thai dishes under the guidance of expert chefs. The experience concludes with lunch in the elegant in-house restaurant, where guests savour the dishes they have just prepared, finished with a certificate to mark the occasion