Bangkok Library Digital library and information center for Bangkok, Thailand

The Neilson Hays Library (Thai: ห้องสมุดเนียลสันเฮส์) is located on Surawong Road, opposite the TOT office building. Apart from the neighboring British Club, there aren’t many nearby attractions, but it is easy to reach by taxi and is just 20 minutes walk from BTS Surasak station.

The library has a good selection of over 20,000 fiction and non-fiction titles available to its 600 members. The library operates a lending and reference service, the latter being available to non-members for a small and very reasonable fee.

The Neilson Hays Library – one of the oldest libraries in Thailand – is full of character with its interesting architecture and books held in traditional glass-fronted cabinets. Despite its old-world appeal, there are many interesting books, both old and new, that make the Neilson Hays Library worthy of regular visits and of popular appeal to the expat community.

The children’s corner and café adjoining the library make the Neilson Hays Library especially suitable for family outings. There’s also a small gallery for those interested in local artists.

Contact details

Email: neilson.hays@gmail.com (new email address updated May 30, 2010)
Fax: +66 (0) 2 233 1731
Website: http://www.neilsonhayslibrary.com/

Address

The Neilson Hays Library
195 Surawong Road
Bangkok 10500
Thailand

Getting there

You can walk to Neilson Hays Library in about twenty minutes from Surasak BTS station. Take exit number three from Surasak BTS station and then walk along Sathorn Nuea Road in the direction of Saint Louis Hospital. Turn left into Pan Road, which is situated opposite Saint Louis Hospital. At the end of Pan Road, cross Silom Road and then enter Silom Soi 20 (Soi Pradit). Continue walking until you reach Surawong Road. Neilson Hays Library is located next to the entrance of Soi Pradit on Surawong Road.