World Conference on Paleontology and Stratigraphy

in Honor of His Majesty the Kings 84th Anniversary

Paleontology, the Key of LIFE and ENERGY 28 November 2 December, 2011 Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand

2nd Circular
Organizers
Northeastern Research Institute of Petrified Wood and Mineral Resources, Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University Department of Mineral Fuels Nakhon Ratchasima Province

Co-organizers

Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, Japan

Zhenyang Normal University, China

Thailand Chiang Mai University, CMU Chulalongkorn University, CU Kasetsart University, KU Khon Kaen University, KKU Mahasarakham University, MSU Mahidol University, MU Prince of Songkhla University, PSU Suranaree University of Technology, SUT Department of Mineral Resources, DMR Geological Society of Thailand, GST National Botanical Garden Organization, NBGO National Science Museum, NSM
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World Conference on Paleontology and Stratigraphy

in Honor of His Majesty the Kings 84th Anniversary Organizing Committee
Chairman: Mr. Suwat Liptapanlop Vice Chairman: Dr. Songpope Polachan Mr. Rapee Phong-Bupakij
Asst. Prof. Dr. Sauwanit Saunananda

Ex-Deputy Prime minister

Director of Department of Natural Fuels Governor of Nakhon Ratchasima Province

President of Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University Director of Northeastern Research Institute of Petrified Wood and Mineral Resources, Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University

Secretary:
Asst. Prof.Dr. Pratueng Jintasakul

Secretary Assistants:
Miss Piyachat Thephasadin Na Ayutthaya Dr. Rattanaphorn Hanta Miss Nareerat Boonchai

Academic Committee
Prof. Dr. Somsak Panha, CU Dr. Chongpan Chonglakmani, SUT Dr. Chavalit Vidthayanon, NRRU Asst. Prof. Dr. Thasinee Charoentitirat, CU Asst. Prof. Dr. Nutthawut Wonganan, CMU Dr. Prakart Sawangchote, PSU Dr. Sommai Techawal, DMR Dr. Prinya Putthapiban, MU Dr. Passakorn Pananont, KU Dr. Komsorn Lauprasert, MSU Dr. Natthawiroj Silaratana, KKU Dr. Kongkanda Chayamarit, NBGO Dr. Somchai Bussarawit, NSM Mr. Nares Sattayarak, GST

International Scientific Committee

Fossil Energy: Dr. Songpope Polachan Mr. Nares Sattayarak
Department of Natural Fuels, Ministry of Energy Geological Society of Thailand

Dinosaur and associated fauna: Prof. Dr. Philip Currie Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology, CANADA Prof. Dong Zhiming Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, CHINA Dr. Eric Buffetaut Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, FRANCE Dr. Yoichi Azuma Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, JAPAN Dr. Varavudh Suteethorn Palaeontological Reseach and Education Centre, THAILAND Dr. Gilles Cuny The Natural History Museum of Denmark, DENMARK Dr. Junchang L Institute of Geology, Chinese Academy of Gelogical Sciences, CHINA
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World Conference on Paleontology and Stratigraphy

in Honor of His Majesty the Kings 84th Anniversary International Scientific Committee
Mammal and associated fauna: Dr. Haruo Saegusa Prof. Dr. Masanaru Takai Dr. Xiaoming Wang Dr. Stephan Schaal Dr. Takehisa Tsubamoto Dr. Tao Deng Prof. Dr. Nikos Solounias
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yutaka Kunimatsu

Museum of Nature and Human Activities, JAPAN Primate Research Institute, Kyoto University, JAPAN Natural History museum of Los Angeles, USA Senckenberg Museum, Germany Hayashibara Museum of Natural Science, JAPAN
Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, CHINA

New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, USA

Laboratory of Physical Anthropology, Kyoto University, JAPAN

Invertebrate: Dr. Sylvie Crasquin Prof. Dr. Gung Shi Prof. Dr. Qinglai Feng

Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique at UPMC, FRANCE

Deakin University, AUSTRALIA China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), CHINA Assoc. Prof. Dr. Masatoshi Sone University of Malaya, MALAYSIA Asst. Prof. Dr. Thasinee Charoentitirat Chulalongkorn University, THAILAND Asst. Prof. Dr. Nutthawut Wonganan Chiang Mai University, THAILAND University of Vienna, AUSTRIA Indiana University, USA North Carolina State University, USA Nanjing Institute of Geology and Paleontology, CHINA Florida Museum of Natural History, USA University Claude Bernard Lyon1, France
Shenyang Institute of Geology and Mineral Resources, CHINA
Shenyang Institute of Geology and Mineral Resources, CHINA

Plant: Prof. Dr. David Ferguson Prof. Dr. David Dilcher Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Wheeler Prof. Dr. Yongdon Wang
Prof. Dr. Steven Manchester

Dr. Marc Philippe Prof. Shaolin Zheng Prof. Wu Zhang Prof. Dr. Ge Sun Dr. Paul J. Grote Stratigraphy:
Prof. Dr. Gregory Retallack

Jilin University, CHINA Suranaree University of Technology, THAILAND

University of Oregon, USA Assoc. Prof. Dr. Benjavun Ratanasathien Chiang Mai University, THAILAND Dr. Chongpan Chonglakmani Suranaree University of Technology, THAILAND Dr. Pol Chaodamrong Department of Mineral Resources, THAILAND University of California (Berkeley), USA UNESCO Geoparks Bureau Member University of Aegean, Greece 3

Museum and fossil site management: Prof. Dr. Jere Lipps

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nickolas Zouros

World Conference on Paleontology and Stratigraphy

in Honor of His Majesty the Kings 84th Anniversary Aims/Overview
The World Conference on Paleontology and Stratigraphy (WCPS2011) is an international conference which will be held in order to celebrate His Majesty the Kings 84th Anniversary on 5 December 2011. The conference is held by the Northeastern Research Institute of Petrified Wood and Mineral Resources (NRIP), Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University, in cooperation with international and domestic museums, universities, government agencies and private sectors. During the conference, all aspects of paleontology, ranging from tiny extinct creatures to large marine and terrestrial animals, are welcome to be presented. The themes involve vertebrates, invertebrates, microfossils, plant fossils and associated subjects, such as ichnology and taphonomy. The conference also includes various aspects of stratigraphy such as biostratigraphy, lithostratigraphy and chronostratigraphy. Contributions related to technologies available for studies of paleontological samples as well as fossil-site and museum management and fossil energy are also welcome.

Introduction
Nakhon Ratchasima province (also called Khorat) is located about 259 km NorthEast of Bangkok and well known as the gate to northeastern Thailand. It is the largest province in the country and has a long history and interesting cultures. Geographically, the province is situated on the western edge of the Khorat Plateau which makes the distinct area of mainly a Mesozoic red bed-high terrane. Besides, there are Permian limestones exposed in the western rim of the Khorat Plateau which underlay the red beds, and there are also Cenozoic semi-consolidated and unconsolidated sediments overlying on the red beds. Therefore, it is clear that Nakhon Ratchasima province contains rocks of three Eras, from Paleozoic to Cenozoic. That also explains the frequent discoveries of faunal and floral fossils in this area; invertebrates from the limestones, dinosaurs and reptiles from the red beds, mammals from sandpits, and semi-precious petrified woods from gravel beds. Perhaps, Nakhon Ratchasima is the city of paleontology and paleoworld.

World Conference on Paleontology and Stratigraphy

in Honor of His Majesty the Kings 84th Anniversary

The NRIP, located in Nakhon Rachasima, is a research institute which mainly focuses on research in paleontology and geology. In addition to providing service to teachers and students, visitors can also visit our museum which displays various items ranging from petrified woods, dinosaurs, and ancient elephants remains. With our strategic location and well-qualified personels on site, our institute is moving forward to becoming the center of national paleontology research which is getting well-known internationally.
According to past research findings, Nakhon Ratchasima stands out as a site with eight out of 41 genus of ancient elephants in Cenozoic Era were found. This is one of the richest sites of ancient elephant fossils in the world. Nowadays, elephant, especially white elephant, is regarded as a sacred animal in Thailand, as it symbolizes royal power of the King. Therefore, to celebrate his Majesty the Kings 84th birthday anniversary in 2011, which falls on 5 December 2011. NRIP is holding this international conference in honor of His Royal Lordship. As part of this international conference, NRIP will showcase Fossil Exhibition so that regular visitors to the museum will gain knowledge on paleontology from various activities and presentations which does not only focus on academic. Visitors are guaranteed of lots of fun while learning about the exhibition with other participants, nearly 10,000.

Whats new on the second circular?

Since the distribution of the First Circular, we have received a lot of interest in the up coming conference. We have got confirmations from the persons who will be Chairmen and Keynote speakers. Finally, the venue and the conference room have been settled. We are now ready to launch the registration and abstract submission phase for conference. This second circular provides information on the following issues: Call for abstracts and papers. Abstract guidelines Registration and payment procedures Venue, Travel, hotel, and accommodation arrangement Further information will be available on our website: www.WCPS2011.com
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World Conference on Paleontology and Stratigraphy

in Honor of His Majesty the Kings 84th Anniversary Theme
Paleontology, the key of LIFE and ENERGY

Conference Topics
Session A Fossil Energy Session B Paleontology: systematics, evolution, biodiversity, paleoecology, paleogeography and paleobiogeography 1. Vertebrate paleontology (a-Dinosaur and associated faunas and b-Mammal and associated faunas) 2. Invertebrate paleontology and micropaleontology 3. Paleobotany 4. Ichnology Session C Stratigraphy: biostratigraphy and taphonomy Session D Paleontological Technology and Management 1. Technology in paleontology 2. Museum and fossil site management 3. Fossil-site base and archives management

Schedule
27 November : Arrival in Nakhon Ratchasima 28 November : Grand opening, plenary sessions and fora 29-30 November: Fora 1-2 December : Post-conference excursion

Venue
The conference will be held at Sima Thani Hotel. For special room rate, please contact http://www.simathani.com/

Letter of invitation
An Invitation Letter required for obtaining a Thai visa will be provided upon request. Please send a request to admin@wcps2011.com

Important dates
Deadline for Abstract Submission Electronically Deadline for early-registration Final Circulation available
Fully registration cannot be made without a fee payment On site registration is possible

Deadline for grant application -30 June 2011 Grant recipients announcement - 15 July 2011

31 August 2011 30 September 2011 15 September 2011

World Conference on Paleontology and Stratigraphy

in Honor of His Majesty the Kings 84th Anniversary

Presentations
1. Oral Presentation - Official language: English - 15 min. for presentation and 5 min. for discussion. - Each author will beallowed to present not more than two papers. However, it is permissible for the author to be listed as a co-author in other contribution. - File format: PDF and Power point 2. Poster presentation - poster size: 100x120 cm. The final number of ORAL and POSTER technical sessions will depend upon the number of participants and acceptance for presentation. The conference room is equipped with a computer and projector as well as visualizer.

Call for Abstracts and Full Papers

Participation in the WCPS2011 is open to all scientists interested in paleontology, stratigraphy and fossil energy of all Phanerozoic Eon. 1. Abstracts -Both poster and oral presentations require a submission of an abstract. -In order to be able to publish and distribute this Abstract Volume in time for the conference, we encourage applicants to submit an abstract by 30 September 2011. 2. Full papers -Articles will be published in a Special Issue of the Journal of Geological Society of Thailand. -Successful applicants shall submit their draft by 31 December 2011. Review process for the Abstract Volume Each submitted abstract will be reviewed by appropriate members of the Scientific Committee and/or by outside reviewers. Abstract submission: please uploading file (*.doc or *.rtf) at: www.wcps2011.com

Guidelines for Abstract and Full papers

1. Abstracts - Written in English, Font-Book Antiqua, Font size-12 pt - Words not exceeding 5,000 characters or not over two A4 pages (including spaces and punctuation), counting title, authors, affiliations, and references - Abstracts will be published in an Abstract Volume distributed during the conference. In order to be able to publish and distribute this Abstract Volume in time for the conference, we will strictly apply this deadline for abstract submission: 30 September 2011. Thus, we encourage the authors are advised to submit their abstracts in advance. 2. Full papers - please see NOTES TO CONTRIBUTORS on the conference website. Manuscript are subject to normal peer review (independent of the organising committee). 7

World Conference on Paleontology and Stratigraphy

in Honor of His Majesty the Kings 84th Anniversary

Registration fees
Registration fee includes Conference kit , Abstract Volume, Ice-breaker Party, Access to all scientific sessions, Coffee breaks and Lunches (please see details in the registration form attached or http://www.wcps2011.com/register). Please note that the registration fees do not include accommodation fees, insurance coverage and the post-conference excursion.

Post-conference excursion fee

Post-conference excursion fee includes transportation, meals, accommodation, museum fee, and travel insurance; the excursion fee is USD 340. Route 1 Mesozoic red beds, the Khorat Group of Thailand (bivalve and fusulinid fossil sites included) (Khorat-Bangkok). Route 2 Tha Chang mammalian site, New Early Cretaceous dinosaur site of Khorat, Thailand dinosaur sites (KhoratChaiyahpum-Kalasin-Khon Kaen). Route 3 Khao Yai National Park (World Heritage Site), (Khorat-Prachinburi-Bangkok). For more info please visit: www.wcps2011.com

Payment instructions
Payment should be made before the registration. Registration without full payment will not be accepted. A) By wire transfer. Bank: Siam Commercial Bank Branch: Suranaree University of Technology A/c name: WCPS2011 A/c no.: 707-245912-2 Swift code (for international use): SICOTHBK Please e-mail us the bank receipt as a proof of payment. Reference: Registration WCPS2011+ (YOUR NAME) IMPORTANT: Wire transfers need extra money for the bank fee (please do not include the bank fee in registration fee or pay separately). B) By credit card, we accept Master and Visa cards. Please see details in the http://www.wcps2011.com/register

Correspondences
All questions should be addressed to the secretary: admin@wcps2011.com Northeastern Research Institute of Petrified Wood and Mineral Resources, Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University 184 M.7, Suranaree subdistrict, Mueang district, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000 Thailand Tel: (office) +66-44-216617, (mobile) +66-80-1711815 , Fax: +66-44-216621

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Registration form
First Name..........................Last Name....................................................... Occupation categories: Academic/University (non-student) Museum M.Sc. student Ph.D. Candidate Post-doctoral fellowship Other.........................
Institution/Organization.................................................. Address .......................................................... CityState/Province...............Postal Code.................. Country........E-mail:.......................... Telephone...... Fax............................................. Presentation: Oral Poster No presentation Session: ....................................... Article submission: abstract full paper

Registration fees
Date Regular participant Student Accompany On or Before 30 Septermber 2011 After 30 September 2011

Excursion fees
(Baht) 10,000/(USD) 340

250 180 130

280 200 130

Total
(Registration+Excursion fees)

=(Baht)

=(USD)
Dietary requirements (for catering purposes, please specify): Vegetarian Other: ..............

Payment:
By Transfer to the bank account
Bank: Siam Commercial Bank; SCB Branch: Suranaree University of Technology Account name: WCPS2011 Account no.: 707-245912-2 Swift code: SICOTHBK

By credit card
MasterCard VISA
Name (on card):........................................................... Credit Card No :........................................................... Expiration Date (mm/yy): ............................................
(please specify at www.wcps2011.com/register)

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