Thai National Book Fair
Bangkok, Thailand · TBA (typical: Mar–Apr + Oct) · T1 Major
The Thai National Book Fair is the largest book sale event in Thailand, with most participants consisting of writers, book publishers, imprints, and bookstores. It is usually held twice a year, for 11 or 12 days, from late March to early April and from early to mid-October. The event is usually held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center and offers free admission.
- Language
- Thai
- Genres
- general lit, trade, comics-anime
- Venue
- National Theatre, Lumphini Park, Chulalongkorn University Auditorium
- Format
- in-person
- Founded
- 1972
- Next edition
- TBA (typical: Mar–Apr + Oct)
- Author participation
- Publisher booths; signings
- Tickets
- t National Convention Center and offers free admission
- Attendance published by the festival
- 440000
- Audience
- The event attracts a large number of visitors who come to explore the books, join activities, and see exhibitions.
- Accessibility
- However, because of criticism regarding difficult accessibility, the event was held at Muang Thong Thani only a few times.
- Language notes
- Listed working language: Thai
- Genre notes
- Primary focus: general lit, trade, comics-anime
- Past editions
- 1972, 1996, 2001, 2003, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025, 2026