The 21st International Symposium on Endoscopic Ultrasonography (EUS 2018) will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, on December 1 – 2, 2018. Since the introduction of this minimally invasive alternative to exploratory surgery in 1980, its accuracy, safety, and good clinical outcomes have been confirmed, and EUS is no longer a niche technology confined to large tertiary healthcare centers in the United States, Europe, and Japan. Today, EUS is widely practiced throughout Asia, and it is fitting that EUS 2018’s symposium be held in the medical tourism hub of Bangkok. The intensive two-day EUS 2018 program will be comprised of several components, including: Cutting-edge lectures, practical tutorials and round tables Live demonstrations of EUS procedures Leading experts who will present their findings in the field’s most controversial topics Video presentations and live webcast Attendance at this clinically oriented symposium is highly recommended for endoscopists specializing in gastroenterology with intermediate to advanced knowledge and skill in the EUS procedure. We look forward to welcoming all of you to Bangkok for EUS 2018.