Bank of Thailand Learning Centre
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Bank of Thailand Learning Centre

  • Attractions | Arcades and amusements
  • Rattanakosin
  • Recommended
Kaweewat Siwanartwong
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Time Out says

Located on the Chao Phraya River, this library is a magnet for anyone interested in economics and banking. It spans two floors, with the ground level offering a spacious reading area and a stunning vista of the river and Rama VIII Bridge. Upstairs you’ll find a co-working space with free internet access and power outlets – perfect for those who need a productive environment with a view. The library’s modern design includes soundproof rooms for quiet reading and film watching. There’s even a children’s library zone to keep the little ones entertained. After a bit of reading, you can stretch your legs and take in the scenery down by the river. Open Tuesday to Sunday, from 9am to 8pm. Entry is free.

Details

Address
273 Samsen Rd, Wat Sam Phraya, Phra Nakhon
Bangkok
10200
Price:
Free
Opening hours:
Open Tue-Sun 9.30-8pm, Closed Mon

What’s on

BOTLC Book Fair 2026 — riverside browsing with a slower pace

Not all book fairs need crowds and queues. The Bank of Thailand Learning Centre offers something more relaxed: a three-day fair by the Chao Phraya that blends browsing with lingering. Beyond a solid mix of publishers and genres, the event layers in workshops, live music and a riverside reading zone that actually encourages you to sit down rather than rush through. There’s also access to the centre’s museum and learning spaces, which makes this feel more like a day out than a quick shop. It only comes around once a year, so it’s worth blocking out properly. When: July 10-12, 10am-6.30pmWhere: BOT Learning Centre, SamsenPrice: Free entry Full details: botlc.or.th
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