The 20th World Scout Jamboree will take place at Sattahip located in Chonburi Province, 150 kms south of Bangkok, on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand. The area covers about 1,200 hectares and consists of flat plains, foothills and a long white sandy beach, gradually sloping down towards the crystal blue sea which is suitable for water-sports and outdoor activities.

These two shots show Sattahip town. You won't find much information in guide books as most of the area is owned by the Royal Thai Navy. However, many Bangkokians travel here for a long weekend for the quiet town-life and beautiful beaches. The jamboree site is about 10 kms east of the town.

We visited the Jamboree site for the first time in February 2000 with representatives from the World Scout Bureau. Click here to see our pictures. They haven't started clearing the site yet, though they are hoping to hold the next Pre-Jamboree Camp there in September 2000.

TRANSPORTATION: The trip from Bangkok International Airport (Don Muang Airport) to the Sattahip Jamboree site can easily be made by bus using the eight lanes Bangna-Trad express way to Chonburi-Bangsaen-Pattaya and Sattahip. The train station is opposite Don Muang Airport. There will be a special train service direct to Plu Taluang Station at Sattahip which is only 15 kms from the camp site. It is also possible to take a direct charter flight overseas to U-Tapao Airport, at only 15 kms from the camp site. Some contingents can travel or send their luggage/equipment by boat to the Laem Chabang deep sea port, also near the camp site.

FACILITIES: The convenient facilities such as supermarkets, cafeteria, post offices, souvenir shops, toilets, first-aid stations and modern hospital will be provided at the Jamboree. Hotel accommodation at moderate price is available nearby.

LINKS ON THE INTERNET:

Sattahip - http://www.sattahip.com/