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| import gradio as gr | |
| with gr.Blocks() as iface: | |
| gr.Image( | |
| value = "https://blog.float16.cloud/content/images/size/w2000/2024/08/ACL2024_BKK_Guidebook.png", | |
| width = 740, | |
| height = 378, | |
| ) | |
| gr.Markdown( | |
| """ | |
| ## ACL 2024 Bangkok Guidebook | |
| Hello everyone, welcome to ACL 2024 and welcome to Bangkok! | |
| I'm Mati, the founder of Float16.cloud. I'm Thai and based in Bangkok. | |
| The upcoming ACL 2024 will be held from August 11th to 16th, 2024, at Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre. | |
| I want to provide an update on how to 'deal' with Bangkok in several aspects such as: | |
| - Location and Weather | |
| - Maps | |
| - Internet SIM cards | |
| - Transportation | |
| - Food | |
| - Coffee | |
| - Medicine | |
| - People and Language | |
| - Recommended activities | |
| --- | |
| ### Location and Weather | |
| Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre (Centara Grand) are located in the center of Bangkok, at the same place as Central World. | |
| Centara Grand is between the BTS (Bangkok Mass Transit) Siam Center station and Chidlom station. | |
| You can get off at either Siam Center or Chidlom and walk via the skywalk directly to Centara Grand (400m - 800m). | |
| > **_NOTE:_** BTS vending machines primarily accept cash, both banknotes and coins, and they return change in coins. Please use 20 baht or 100 baht banknotes. And good news for Chinese visitors: BTS vending machines accept WeChat Pay and Alipay. | |
| """) | |
| gr.Image(value = 'https://blog.float16.cloud/content/images/2024/08/IMG_001C66AE689E-1.jpeg', width = 740, height = 660) | |
| gr.Markdown( | |
| """ | |
| Grab ride-hailing is another excellent choice for transportation in Bangkok, and the most effective option for short distances (less than 5km) is GrabBike (motorcycle). | |
| > **_NOTE:_** I highly recommend NOT walking any distance without using the skywalk. Crosswalks without traffic lights are DANGEROUS, and I don't recommend taking a bus in Bangkok. | |
| At the moment (August 5th), it is the rainy season with temperatures between 25°C and 35°C. | |
| """ | |
| ) | |
| gr.Image(value='https://blog.float16.cloud/content/images/size/w1600/2024/08/Screenshot-2567-08-05-at-21.23.18.jpg', width=740, height=415) | |
| gr.Markdown( | |
| """ | |
| --- | |
| ### Maps | |
| In Thailand, we use Google Maps as the primary tool for searching locations, coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, grocery stores, pharmacies, and estimating arrival times. | |
| """ | |
| ) | |
| gr.Image(value="https://blog.float16.cloud/content/images/size/w1600/2024/08/Screenshot-2567-08-05-at-21.08.25.jpg", width=740, height=380) | |
| gr.Markdown( | |
| """ | |
| However, if you can't use Google Maps, you can use Apple Maps instead. | |
| --- | |
| ### Internet SIM cards | |
| Thailand has extensive 5G coverage and density, especially in Bangkok. | |
| The price of 5G is very cheap, about 50GB for 30 USD per month. You can buy a SIM card at the airport or at 7-Eleven. | |
| You can choose any provider, as there is no significant difference between AIS and True. | |
| --- | |
| ### Transportation | |
| """ | |
| ) | |
| gr.Image(value="https://loyaltylobby.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Grab-BKK-Pick-Up-Point-Floor-1-Exit-4-Borh.png", width=740, height=415) | |
| gr.Markdown( | |
| """ | |
| Suvarnabhumi airport grab pickup 2nd floor exit 4. | |
| Ref : https://thesmartlocal.co.th/grab-suvarnabhumi-airport/ | |
| --- | |
| ### Food | |
| Grab food delivery is the best choice for convenience. | |
| Pricing starts at about 3 USD. | |
| """) | |
| gr.Image(value="https://blog.float16.cloud/content/images/2024/08/IMG_A29E8E5DD82D-1.jpeg", width=740, height=880) | |
| gr.Markdown( | |
| """ | |
| Another option is the restaurants at Central World. | |
| Central World is one of the most famous shopping malls in Bangkok. | |
| You can find any food style at Central World. | |
| """) | |
| gr.Image(value="https://image.posttoday.com/media/content/2020/12/14/AF1F5A1E3784AF56AFCE307BE3C2E27B.jpg?x-image-process=style/lg-webp", width=740, height=600) | |
| gr.Markdown( | |
| """ | |
| --- | |
| ### Coffee | |
| I highly recommend Starbucks. The pricing is about 5 USD. | |
| Starbucks is a good spot for waiting and discussing. At Central World, they have four Starbucks locations. | |
| The first Starbucks Reserve is on the first floor. | |
| """) | |
| gr.Image(value="https://images.lifestyleasia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/14174814/Starbucks-Thailand-CentralWorld-9-copy.jpg", width=740, height=420) | |
| gr.Markdown( | |
| """ | |
| The second Starbucks is on the second floor near the BTS Skywalk. | |
| """) | |
| gr.Image(value="https://st-th-1.byteark.com/assets.punpro.com/contents/i9805/1596293811827-Starbucks_200801_0004.png", width=740, height=420) | |
| gr.Markdown( | |
| """ | |
| The third Starbucks is on the third floor. | |
| """) | |
| gr.Image(value="https://st-th-1.byteark.com/assets.punpro.com/contents/i9805/1596293815923-Starbucks_200801_0011.png", width=740, height=420) | |
| gr.Markdown( | |
| """ | |
| The last Starbucks is on the fifth floor. | |
| """) | |
| gr.Image(value="https://st-th-1.byteark.com/assets.punpro.com/contents/i9805/1596528555406-S__21119055.jpg", width=740, height=420) | |
| gr.Markdown( | |
| """ | |
| --- | |
| ### Medicine | |
| I recommend using GrabMart to buy medicine. | |
| """) | |
| gr.Image(value="https://blog.float16.cloud/content/images/2024/08/IMG_612D5DB647F2-1.jpeg", width=740, height=880) | |
| gr.Markdown( | |
| """ | |
| For stores, you can choose either Boots or Watsons. Both of them have pharmacists available in the shop. | |
| """) | |
| gr.Image(value="https://brandinside.asia/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/shutterstock_198017516-e1559121343456.jpg", width=740, height=480) | |
| gr.Image(value="https://i0.wp.com/chaileedo.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/file-q3FZXT.png?fit=1000%2C562&ssl=1", width=740, height=480) | |
| gr.Markdown( | |
| """ | |
| --- | |
| ### People and Language | |
| Thai people mostly use transliterated English words for venues, locations, and coffee menus. | |
| A few Thai people can speak Chinese, but it's not guaranteed. | |
| Google Translate is not very good for translating English to Thai or Chinese to Thai. | |
| --- | |
| ### Recommended activities | |
| For personal advice, I highly recommend getting any 'Oral treatment' because of the price. | |
| You can search on Google Maps to find a dental clinic near your hotel. | |
| --- | |
| ### Farewell | |
| Hope you guys enjoy this guidebook and find it useful. | |
| If you need any help, please reach out to me via the Discord #ACL2024 channel or on X. | |
| [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/j2DVTMjr67?ref=blog.float16.cloud) | |
| [X](https://twitter.com/KMatiDev1?ref=blog.float16.cloud) | |
| --- | |
| ### About [Float16.cloud](Float16.cloud) | |
| Float16.cloud provides a managed GPU resource platform for developers. | |
| This includes modern GPU services like LLM as a Service, one-click deployment, serverless GPU, one-click training, and more features coming in the future. | |
| If you need emergency H100 sponsor please contact me. | |
| """) | |
| # Launch the interface | |
| iface.launch() |