Although the offerings are predominantly Thai textbooks, novels and magazines there are enough English language novels and reference to make the centre worth a visit. Thailand Post’s stand has proved to be a major attraction this year and has done a brisk trade selling royal commemorative stamps.
Most of the stamps celebrate the life and times of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The Thai monarch passed away last October after a reign of seven decades. The stamps are sold at face value with average prices of THB45 a set.
The Bangkok book fair runs until 9 April and is open daily between 10:00 and 21:00. Queen Sirikit Convention Centre is located on New Rachadapisek Road in the Klong Toey area of Bangkok. 12GO ASIA offers reliability when buying tickets for travel between Bangkok and destinations throughout Thailand.
Bangkok book fair attracts record crowds
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The organisers of the 2017 Bangkok book fair say the event has attracted record numbers of visitors. The fair kicked off a week ago at the city’s Queen Sirikit Convention Centre and has drawn visitors through the doors with an eclectic mix of Thai and foreign publications.