Bookstores

KRUNG THEP - Bangkok in Thai Language

Bookstores

Asia Books

Look for English-language books at numerous outlets. Headquarter cum shop is at 221 Sukhumvit Road. Telephone 2527277. Outlets invariably crop up in glossier shopping malls. For more information, click here or visit "www.asiabooks.co.th"

DK Books

English-language books at numerous outlets. Headquarters is at 904 Moo 6, Srinakarin Road at Seacon Square. Telephone - 3938040. Yes, it's remote, but it's enormous and boasts books in many languages and on many Asian subjects.

The BookChest

Specializes in books on Computers and IT related topics in both English and Thai language. The head office is located at Siam square. They have branches located at Pantip Plaza (the computer mall), Seri Center, Royal City Avenue (RCA) and Fortune town. Fore more information, click here or visit "www.thebookchest.com"

Dokya Bookstore

Specializes in educational books for university students. They carry educational books of international publication. They also have variety of other local Thai books and magazines. For more information, click here or visit "www.dokya.com"

Elite Book House

If you want to grab one or two good secondhand books, go to Elite Book House. They also carry lots of English-language periodicals. Open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The shop is located at 593/5 Sukhumvit Road. (past Villa Supermarket, near Soi 33). Telephone - 2580221.

Khaosan Road

A half-dozen shops and stalls on Khaosan Road in Banglampoo are good sources for used books, mostly paperbacks. Buy, sell or exchange books in English, Japanese and European languages. Shops usually open daily, roughly from 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.

Teck Heng Bookstore

Great place to browse. It has a good selection of English- and foreign-language books on Asian affairs, art, culture and religion, as well as old maps, prints and European and U.S. periodicals. Open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 8:30 P.M. Located at 1326 New Rd. (between Oriental Avenue and Silom Road, close to the Oriental, Shangri-La and Sheraton hotels). Telephone - 2341836.