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Thailand Creative and Design Center (TCDC) Library
The Thailand Creative and Design Center (TCDC) is located in an upmarket location on the 6th floor of the Emporium Shopping Center Complex on Sukhumvit Road in central Bangkok.
The center includes a special library (the TCDC Library) that houses a collection of approximately 20,000 design-based books and multimedia titles covering a wide range of topics, including
- art
- architecture
- fashion
- product design
- furniture design
- interior decoration
- photography
The multimedia section addresses a broader range of interests including English language movies and television documentaries, whilst the periodicals section includes general-interest titles including fashion and photography. The books and media are reference only (this is not a lending library) but the reading areas are comfortable and convenient to use. In addition to the general seating area, the library has reading rooms (small conference rooms) and multimedia rooms that can be booked by members.
Members may bring their own laptop computers into the library and use the free Wi-Fi connection, or use one of several Apple Macintosh or desktop computers running Microsoft Windows XP. The Internet connection is filtered (denying access to some sites and services) and generally not fast but should be adequate for general web browsing and checking web-based email.
Membership
TCDC is a subscription library open to members only. Visitors are entitled to access the TCDC Resource Center by depositing their ID card or passport at the library counter to receive a free one-day pass.
TCDC has a complex structure of membership types and fees, including group discounts. Membership for foreign residents starts at 1,200 baht per year. Check the TCDC website for the latest information.
Tourists or other visitors who wish to access the library for a short period can apply for a 10-Day Pass for 200 baht. The validity period is ten consecutive days based on the first registration date.
Opening times
The library is closed on Mondays. On other days it is open from 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM.
Other things you should know
General photography in the library is not allowed although users are permitted to photograph books and magazines. The library is especially popular with university and high school students, and can get busy around 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. All visitors must deposit any bag over A4 size at the bag deposit desk before entering the library.
Getting there
Take the BTS train to Phrom Phong Station and then take the walkway into the Emporium Shopping Complex. The center is located on the sixth floor, opposite the cinema.
Contact
Thailand Creative and Design Center (TCDC)
6th Fl. The Emporium Shopping Center Complex
622 Sukhumvit 24
Bangkok 10110
Thailand
Website: http://www.tcdc.or.th/