Thailand's Minister of Culture Opens National Book Fair 2026 at Sirikit Convention Center

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Ms. Sabida Thai Seth, Minister of Culture, presided over the opening ceremony of the 31st National Book Fair (BOOK EXPO THAILAND 2026) on October 23 at the Central Stage, Halls 5-7, LG Floor, Sirikit National Convention Center. The event, themed 'Unread Message: You Receive a New Message', aims to present diverse books and content while creating space for the public to discover new reading materials, promote literacy, and foster learning experiences through various activities. Mr. Isara Riewtaluekpaiboon, Deputy Director-General acting as Director of the Contemporary Arts and Culture Office (SCAO), along with civil servants and staff from the SCAO, attended the event. Ms. Sabida, accompanied by senior executives, Ministry of Culture officials, and representatives from the Association of Thai Publishers and Booksellers (PUBAT), visited booth A08, which featured the 'the message TRAVELS' exhibition showcasing works from the Contemporary Literature Subsidy and Promotion Project for International Dissemination. Mr. Isara stated that the exhibition includes 49 translated works from Thai to foreign languages, 12 translated works from foreign languages to Thai, dissemination of contemporary literature at seven global book festivals, and special activities featuring authors and translators sharing stories about the journey of letters. Free copies of the exhibition catalog are available. The SCAO invites readers, writers, industry professionals, and interested parties to visit booth A08 from now until November 1, 2569 (B.E.), which corresponds to October 17-31, 2026 in the Gregorian calendar, between 10:00 and 21:00 hours at Halls 5-7, LG Floor, Sirikit National Convention Center.