Bangkok Shopping

Book shopping in Bangkok

  1. Shaman Bookstore

    This ­long-standing shop spans two locations (the second on Soi Susie, off Th Khao San) and has the area’s largest selection of used books. Titles can conveniently be searched using a computer program.

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  2. A

    Asia Books

    One of the first English-language bookstores in Thailand, Asia Books continues to dominate the market with a wide selection of books and magazines. Also at Siam Discovery Center and the Emporium.

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  3. B

    Suksit Siam

    Opposite Wat Ratchabophit, this shop specialises in books on Thai progressive politics and Buddhism. It also has mainstream titles on Thailand and Asia in both English and Thai.

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  4. C

    Orchid Press

    The venerable Asiana publisher Orchid Press now has a Bangkok showroom. Titles span the region from academic to glossy art books, as well as a few out-of-print or rare titles.

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  5. D

    Rim Khob Fah Bookstore

    Without having to commit loads of your suitcase space, you can sample an array of slim scholarly publications from the Fine Arts Department on Thai art and architecture.

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  6. E

    Saraban

    Stocking the largest ­selection of international newspapers and travel guides, this claustrophobic shop also has a good selection of used yarns.

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  7. F

    Elite Used Books

    A secondhand bookstore. You’re not going to find any deals here, but the selection is decent.

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  8. G

    Dasa Book Café

    A secondhand bookstore. You’re not going to find any deals here, but the selection is decent.

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  9. H

    Aporia Books

    Stocks both new and used books, including a great selection of guidebooks.

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  10. I

    Basheer

    Art books can be found at Basheer.

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  12. J

    Moonlight Book Shop

    An alleyway shop featuring used books.

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