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-6.30pm
Where: BOT Learning Centre, Samsen
Price: Free entry
Full details: botlc.or.th