Dear Friends,

On behalf of Thai Paediatric Endocrinologists, I have a great pleasure of inviting you to attend The 4^th Biennial Scientific Meeting Asia Pacific Paediatric Endocrine Society 2006, which has been scheduled in Pattaya, a seaside town roughly 120 km. off Bangkok.  

As a host, we will definitely make an all-out attempt that this event is a pleasant and memorable one. A unique and stimulating scientific programme will be prepared for all paediatric endocrinologists, scientists and health personnel who will come from all over the world. Side by side, a social event agenda will be designed in such a way that the participants are offered opportunities to experience many fascinating facets of the Thai cultural heritage. 

We look forward to welcoming you to The 4^th Biennial Scientific Meeting Asia Pacific Paediatric Endocrine Society 2006

Yours sincerely,
Professor Kitti Angsusingha, M.D.

Dear Colleagues, 

I would like to extend a warm invitation to all health professionals involved in caring for children with diabetes and endocrine disorders to attend APPES 2006 which will be held in Pattaya, Thailand, November 1st to 4th 2006. This will be the fourth biennial APPES Scientific meeting, previous meetings have been held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Cairns, Australia and Kobe, Japan. APPES 2006 is a special occasion; in part because it is being held in a country recognized for its warm hospitality and delicious food and also because it celebrates 10 years since senior members in the Asia/Pacific countries conceived the idea of a regional paediatric endocrine society.  

The meeting will be hosted by the Thailand Paediatric Endocrine Society under the chairmanship of Professor Kitti Angsusingha and convenor/secretary, Dr Suttipong Wacharasindhu. APPES 2006 will build on the strength of our previous meetings including outstanding science and clinical medicine, the opportunity for presentation of original research and the healthy interaction between colleagues from the broad and diverse region represented by APPES. The theme of the meeting, “Paediatric Endocrinology: Looking into the Future” will be reflected in the programme developed under the chairmanship of Professor Wayne Cutfield. An interactive educational meeting for endocrine trainees will be held from October 29-31, 2006.  

Pattaya is a beautiful city on the gulf of Thailand and I am sure that our hosts will ensure that the social activities are a highlight of the meeting.

APPES 2006 will be the major international paediatric endocrinology and diabetes meeting in the region in 2006.  I look forward to seeing you in Pattaya.

 Chris Cowell
President, APPES