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Korat Book Fair Kicks Off, Attracts Bookworms with Major Publishers

Korat Book Fair Kicks Off, Attracts Bookworms with Major Publishers

Matichon•Society•4d ago

Reader Briefing

The first Korat Book Fair, organized by the Thai Publishers and Booksellers Association, is underway in Nakhon Ratchasima, featuring over 60 publishers and various activities.

  • •The Korat Book Fair, the first of its kind, commenced on May 8 for a ten-day run.
  • •The event is a collaboration between PUBAT, Central Pattana, and other local organizations.
  • •More than 60 renowned publishers are participating with 160 booths, alongside special exhibitions and activities.
  • •The fair aims to promote reading and offers opportunities for underprivileged schools to receive books.

Overview

  • •The Korat Book Fair 2026 officially began on May 8, 2026.
  • •The Korat Book Fair 2026 is scheduled to conclude on May 17, 2026.
  • •The Thai Publishers and Booksellers Association (PUBAT) in collaboration with Central Pattana officially opened the Korat Book Fair.
  • •The event is being held at Korat Hall, 4th Floor, Central Plaza Korat, in order to create an accessible literary hub.
  • •Over 60 famous publishers are participating in the event with 160 booths, reflecting strong industry support.
  • •Hundreds of bookworms are expected to attend and purchase books, driving engagement with literature.
  • •Five selected remote schools in Nakhon Ratchasima will receive books worth a total of 25,000 Baht, in order to provide educational resources.
  • •The event includes various activities such as exhibitions, storytelling contests, and a cosplay zone, designed to attract a diverse audience.

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Key Entities

Organization

Thai Publishers and Booksellers Association (PUBAT)(สมาคมผู้จัดพิมพ์และผู้จำหน่ายหนังสือแห่งประเทศไทย)
The organizing body for the Korat Book Fair, promoting the publishing and bookselling industry.
Central Pattana Public Company Limited(บริษัท เซ็นทรัลพัฒนา จํากัด (มหาชน))
A co-organizer of the Korat Book Fair, providing venue and support.
Thailand Post Company Limited(บริษัท ไปรษณีย์ไทย จำกัด)
A supporter of the Korat Book Fair.
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO)(องค์การบริหารส่วนจังหวัด (อบจ.) นครราชสีมา)
A local government body supporting the Korat Book Fair.
Office of Contemporary Art and Culture(สำนักงานศิลปวัฒนธรรมร่วมสมัย)
An organization supporting cultural events, including the Korat Book Fair.
Groove Publishing(สำนักพิมพ์กรุ๊ฟพับลิชชิ่ง)
A publisher participating in a session about creating historical novels at the book fair.
One Read Million Awaken Foundation(มูลนิธิหนึ่งอ่านล้านตื่น)
A foundation collecting donations to provide quality books to those in need, present at the book fair.
TK Park
Providing workshop activities at the Korat Book Fair.

Place

Korat Hall, 4th Floor, Central Plaza Korat(โคราชฮอลล์ ชั้น 4 ศูนย์การค้าเซ็นทรัลโคราช)
The venue for the Korat Book Fair 2026.

Person

Doctor Tang Makaporn(หมอตังค์ มรรคพร)
Author of the book 'Autopsy: Investigating the Murder of a Masked Killer', featured at the book fair.
Pantaawan(ปานตะวัน)
Co-author of the book 'Autopsy: Investigating the Murder of a Masked Killer', featured at the book fair.
Pharaoh Jakrapatraan(ฟาโรห์ จักรภัทรานน)
Author of the book 'Eyes on You', featured at the book fair.
Natee Sasivimol(นทธี ศศิวิมล)
Author of the book 'Save House, Allowed to Be Sad for a Moment', featured at the book fair.
Tuppong(ตุ๊บปอง)
Featured in a reading, storytelling, singing, and playing activity session at the book fair.
Nichaphab(นิชาภาพ)
Gave a talk on creating content and personal branding on social media at the book fair.
Pongsakorn(พงศกร)
Author participating in a session about creating historical novels at the book fair.
Sitala Sattasuwan(สีตลา สัตตสุวรรณ)
Author participating in a session about creating historical novels at the book fair.
Samphanh Suwanlert(สัมพันธ์ สุวรรณเลิศ)
Author participating in a session about creating historical novels at the book fair.
A Week Per Book(อาทิตย์ละ เล่ม)
Gave a talk on how to start a career in the book industry at the book fair.
Joe Bongko(โจ้บองโก้)
Led a session on the relationship between love and death at the book fair.
Prapt(ปราปต์)
Presented on 'BL Across Thailand-Taiwan Borders' at the book fair.