Libraries in Bangkok

National Library
Samsen Road,
Tel : 281-5212, 281-5313, 281-7746
Open : 9:30 a.m. - 7.30 p.m.
Closed on Public holidays
Membership is free

Neilson Hays Library
Surawong Road
Tel : 233-1731
Open : 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday
Open : 9.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. Sundays
Yearly membership for children : 800 baht
Yearly membership for adults : 1,700 baht
Yearly membership for senior citizens : 1,300

British Council Library
Siam Square
Tel : 661-6830
Open 10 a.m - 7.30 p.m. Monday to Friday
Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat

Central library Chulalongkorn University
Phya Thai Road
Tel : 215-0871-3
Open 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday to Friday
Non-student reader is charged 20 baht

Academic Library
Dinsor Road
Tel : 221-2141-61 ext 4446
Open : 8:30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Monday to Friday

Lumpini Public Library
Lumpini Park
Tel : 252-8030
Open : 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed on public holidays

Soi Pranang Public Library
Soi Pranang, Rajvithi Road
Tel : 246-3517
Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed on public holidays

Anongkharam Public Library
Wat Anongkharam, Klong San
Tel 437-1381
Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed on Sundays, Monday and public holidays

Wat Sangkachai Public Library
Wat Sangkachai, Issraphap Road
Tel : 465-1659
Open : 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed on Sundays, Mondays and Public holidays

Bang Khen Public Libray
Inside Bang Khen District Office
Tel : 251-3375
Open : 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed on Sunday, Monday and public holidays

Wat Ratchadathithan Public Library
Inside Wat Ratchadathitan
Soi Charansanitwongse 35
Tel : 412-0702
Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed on Sundays, Mondays and Public Holidays

Wat Ratchaorotsaram Public Library
Soi Amphoe Kao, Chom Thong Road
Tel : 416-0816
Open : 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed on Sunday, Monday and public holidays

Wat Lad Pla-Khao Public Libray
Inside Wat Lad Pla-Khao, Soi Chokchai 4, Lad Prao
Tel : 570-5792
Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed on Sunday, Monday and Public holidays

Phasi Charoen Public Library
Soi Petchakasem 50/3
Petchakasem Road
Tel : 458-1281
Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed on Sunday, Monday and Public Holidays

Nong Chok Public Libray
Inside Phakdinoraset School
Behind Nong Chok District Office
Tel : 988-4480
Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed on Sunday, Monday and public holidays

Chatuchak Public Library
Chatuchak District Office, 7th Floor
Tel : 513-3444
Open : 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday to Friday

At all public libraries, the annual membership fee is five baht. There is a 20 baht deposit for children below 15, and 10 baht plus 40 baht for those above 15 years.

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This page last updated on 27 July 1997
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