Population
69.03 million (2017)
Official language
Thai
Currency
Thai baht (฿)
Important Ministries
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Culture
Official statistics office
National Statistics Office
Trade associations
Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (PUBAT)
Annual book fairs
Bangkok International Book Fair coincides with National Book Fair and is held over 11 days in March/April, organised by PUBAT.
VAT on books
0% for books and 7% on eBooks
Fixed book price system
Yes
Useful Articles/Resources
Useful Contacts
British Council
Email: info@britishcouncil.or.th
Tel: 02 657 5678
Department for International Trade
Email: Thailand.dit@fco.gov.uk
Tel: +66 (0) 2 305 8333
Ravipa Chongveruwon, Trade & Investment, Bangkok
Email: ravipa.chongveruwon@fco.gov.uk
Nipapat Hamilton, Trade & Investment Manager, Bangkok
Email: nipapat.hamilton@fco.gov.uk
Latest updates on Thailand
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