Next CMD Onsite: June 29 – July 7, Pattaya/Jomtien area, Thailand

Date: June 29 – July 7
Location: Jomtien Beach, Chonburi province, Thailand

Itinerary

The onsite format has changed slightly since last year. Paid time off will be provided for the duration of your stay. We will stay in one part of the country this year. Accommodation will be provided for 8 nights. A few group activities will be organized, including social/recreational activities, as well as educational, training and strategy sessions, but for the most part, you will have free time to explore the many attractions available in the greater Pattaya/Jomtien area.

Group activities to include:

  • Team dinner at a British-style Sunday Carvery
  • Day trip to Koh Larn island, with some of the best beaches in the area
  • Sightseeing on Pattaya’s infamous Walking Street (for the brave)
  • Educational and training sessions pertaining to what’s going on in our business today

Here are some of the other activities you can partake in around the Pattaya/Jomtien area:

https://www.ticket2attraction.com/blogs/pattaya-attractions/

Attendees

  • Aaron (Confirmed)
  • Anand (Confirmed) (+ Guests?)
  • Zakir (Confirmed) (+ Guests?)
  • Fel?

Reimbursement Policy

What’s covered?

  • Your flights in and out of Thailand are reimbursable.
  • Group transportation in Thailand is reimbursable.
  • Your accommodation in Thailand is reimbursable.
  • Visa fees charged by the government and VFS are reimbursable. Fees charged by other entities such as visa agents may be reimbursable, contact Aaron for pre-approval before you pay them.
  • For full-time CMD staff and Vetted Developers program members, some Paid Time Off is provided if you are joining us (we are asking your clients for a full week of your current labor commitment).
  • Food, drink, and general recreational activities are not reimbursable (but as in the past there will be occasional group meals paid for by CMD, and food is cheap in Thailand anyway).
  • Travel insurance is not reimbursable but you are advised to buy some for yourself, it’s usually inexpensive in Thailand.

Reimbursement policy details

It means that CMD either pays for the expense directly, or reimburse you on your next paycheck (you must provide receipts for the latter case, use this expense form).

In general, accommodations and group transport will be purchased up front by CMD, while other qualified expenses must be purchased by you, and will be reimbursed.

Reimbursement rates

  • If you are a full-time CMD employee, your reimbursement rate is 100% of the qualifying expenses.
  • If you are part-time, your reimbursement rate is 50% or 75% of the qualifying expenses depending on your monthly hours commitment.

Accommodation

Once we have confirmed exactly who’s attending, CMD will book our accommodations at the Sea Breeze Jomtien Resort (or a hotel with similar price and amenities in the event that the Sea Breeze becomes unavailable). If you are traveling alone you may be asked to share a room with a same-gender employee. At the time of writing the rate for this hotel is $38/night.

Visas/Immigration

You’re responsible for procuring your own valid passport, visa and any other documents required for entry into Thailand.

Visa fees and related expenses are reimbursable via the normal procedure documented in the Employee Handbook. Use this form for reimbursements. Contact Aaron for pre-approval of any fees that would be incurred by third party visa agents.

Flights

Flights in and out of Thailand should be booked by you, and are reimbursable by Command Media. You may arrive in Thailand any time before the onsite or leave any time after it ends, but outside of the onsite dates, you are responsible for your own costs and logistics.

Any flights or other group transit inside Thailand during the onsite will be booked and paid for by Command Media.

Hotel

Your accommodation will be booked and paid for by Command Media. You may be asked to share a room with one other (same gender) employee, or your partner if you’re bringing one.

Guests (e.g. Partners, Spouses, Family, Friends)

Friends, family members, spouses and children will be allowed this year. If you’d like to bring guests please contact Aaron with the details as soon as possible. The policies covering your guests are essentially identical to those covering CMD employees, and we can include them in our group accommodation. However their reimbursement rate will be 0% (you are expected to pay for them; we will deduct their expenses from your paycheck after the completion of the trip).