Bangkok Global Round

Visit our Global Round page for an overview of the Global Round experience and capacity information.

Venues

The opening ceremony for both divisions will be organized at the Aksra theater at the King Power Complex. Buses for the Scavenger Hunt and debate schools will depart from the Pullman Hotel, King Power Complex and return to the same location. The venue for the Scholar's Bowl, Debate Showcase, Scholar's Show and the Awards Ceremony will be the Siam Pic Ganesha Theater

The venue for the Cultural Fair will be the Royal Paragon Hall in Siam Paragon Mall and the venue for the Scholar's Ball will be the Pullman Hotel, King Power Complex.

Official Hotels

The following hotels are located close to the Aksra theater. All rates mentioned below are for double rooms and include breakfast. Shuttle buses will be available from the Pullman Hotel, King Power for the Siam Pic Ganesha theater upon payment of a fee.

Pullman Hotel, King Power | From THB 4000 per night for superior double/twin rooms and THB 4800 per night for double/twin deluxe rooms.
Booking link coming soon.

Sukosol Hotel| From THB 4000 per night for deluxe rooms and THB 4500 per night for premier rooms.
Please email Ms. Kwanreun, Asst. Director of Sales, at [email protected] to reserve rooms

Ground Transportation

Buses for the Scavenger Hunt and debate schools will depart from the Pullman Hotel, King Power Complex and return to the same location. There is no charge for these trips.

The venue for the Scholar's Bowl, Debate Showcase, Scholar's Show and the Awards Ceremony will be the Siam Pic Ganesha Theater. Shuttle buses will be available from the King Power Complex for round-trip transportation to the Siam Pic Ganesha Theater and the Royal Paragon Hall. Seats can be reserved upon payment of a fee of USD 75 per person for the shuttle bus and advance reservations are required. Last date to reserve seats on the shuttle buses is Aug 20, 2026. Booking link coming soon.

Airport Transfers and Optional Tours

Airport transfers and Optional tours will be offered by our ground partners, Destination Asia. Optional tours include a City Tour, Ayutthaya Historical Park, Floating Market, Dream World, Jungle Elephant Sanctuary, and more. Optional tours for the senior division will be offered on Aug 28 and Sep 1, and for the Junior Division on Aug 31 and Sep 2. Booking form coming soon.

Invitation Letters

If your delegation requires a specific invitation letter for visa purposes, we would be happy to issue one after your delegation registers for the Global Round. Please email us at [email protected]

Tournament of Champions Qualification

Scholars at the Bangkok Global Round will have the opportunity to qualify for the 2026 Tournament of Champions, taking place Nov 12-18, 2026. Qualifiers will be announced at the Closing Ceremonies.

We ask that delegations who are interested in attending the ToC to keep in mind the amount of time required to organize US visas, school permission, and other necessary arrangements when selecting a Global Round to attend.