Bangkok Library Digital library and information center for Bangkok, Thailand

Founded in 1904, the Siam Society constructed its first permanent library and office buildings in 1937. It was not until sixty years later that the library moved into the newly built Chalerm Phra Kiat Building, housing the modern library, exhibition space, meeting rooms and office for Society staff.

IMPORTANT: the Siam Society library contains a specialized collection suited to the needs of people conducting research or academic work. It is not a general purpose lending or reference library.

Important dates in the history of the Siam Society

• 1904 - Siam Society founded
• 1937 - Library and office buildings constructed
• 1997 - Chalerm Phra Kiat building constructed, housing the current collection

Library resources

The Chalerm Phra Kiat Building, located in a garden compound in Central Bangkok, houses a specialized collection of nearly 25,000 volumes and an extensive journal and periodical section. Its resources include

• research manuscripts
• books
• rare books
• photos
• micro-film
• tapes
• videos
• maps
• traditional manuscripts on palm leaf
• other documents

Nowadays, the society has nearly 1,700 members of mixed nationalities. Members have access to the library in addition to other benefits.

Opening hours

• Closed Sunday and Monday
• Open Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Getting there

The Siam Society is a five-minute walk from BTS Asoke or MRT Sukhumvit station. Free parking (limited to 1.30 hours) is available for non-members on business at the Society.

Address and map

The Siam Society Under Royal Patronage
131 Soi 21 (Asoke)
Sukhumvit Road
Bangkok 10110
Thailand

Contact details

Phone: +66 (0) 2661 6470 ~ 77
Fax: +66 (0) 2258 3491

Email: info@siam-society.org
Website: http://www.siam-society.org/