Neilson Hays
Bangkok Literature Festival
4 - 5 November 2023
Welcome to the 2023 Bangkok Literature Festival, a celebration of books and ideas in the heart of Thailand’s capital! The two-day event features more than 50 renowned local and international authors, poets, and storytellers for a truly global experience. Showcasing the richness and diversity of the literary world, the Festival embraces the spirit of creativity and cultural exchange. Whether you’re a devoted bookworm, budding writer or just curious, there’s something for you.
A weekend full of talks, author interviews, workshops, poetry readings, book signings and Q&A sessions, the Festival demonstrates the power of literature to forge connections and bring people together in our increasingly divided world. It encourages questions, inspires wonder, gives voice to those who too often go unheard, and enables new narratives to emerge.
The Bangkok Literature Festival also celebrates literature’s ability to transcend boundaries, bringing writers and readers from Thailand, Southeast Asia, and the world together in the heart of Bangkok. Join us, be part of this vibrant literary scene and see stories come alive.
Neilson Hays Library and partner venues · 4-5 November, 2023.
More Than Just Literature
The Festival has something for everyone!
Workshops
Let our expert instructors foster your creativity whatever your age!
Screenings
Watch films and take part in exciting Q&A sessions with the creators.
Market
Shop, craft, and eat with local artisans.
Community
Become part of our community of book and culture lovers.
Partners
Sponsors
Hotel Partners
Media Partners
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The Festival Wishes to Acknowledge
The Neilson Hays Bangkok Literature Festival Team: Festival Director: Nalin Vanasin; Curator: Melinda Page; Operations Director: Natasha Taylor-Bryson; Graphics Designer: Myriam Rueda; Festival Coordinator: Puttiporn Pongsai; Digital Media: Michelle Seal; Festival Assistant: Phloynapas Boonya-iddhirath; and Venue Coordinator: Ataporn Yongsoongnuen.
In addition to the Team, the Festival would not have been possible without our dedicated volunteers: Anja Fischer; Vera Senapan; Tanaporn Hongsuchon; Sarah Peak; Aim-on O-apirat; Kaede Uji; Amrita Paul; Courtney Parker, Teresa Schulte, Waranat Anussorn-Nitisara; the Neilson Hays Library Board; and numerous Author Liaisons and Festival Weekend Volunteers. Special thanks also go to David Karashima, Riza Cruz, and Ruby Shang.
The Festival Wishes to Acknowledge
The Neilson Hays Bangkok Literature Festival Team: Festival Director: Nalin Vanasin; Curator: Melinda Page; Operations Director: Natasha Taylor-Bryson; Graphics Designer: Myriam Rueda; Festival Coordinator: Puttiporn Pongsai; Digital Media: Michelle Seal; Festival Assistant: Phloynapas Boonya-iddhirath; and Venue Coordinator: Ataporn Yongsoongnuen.
In addition to the team, the Festival could not have been made possible without our dedicated volunteers: Anja Fischer; Vera Senaphan; Tanaporn Hongsuchon; Sarah Peak; Aim-on O-apirat; Kaede Uji; Amrita Paul; Courtney Parker, Teresa Schulte, Waranat Anussorn-Nitisara; the Neilson Hays Library Board; and numerous Author Liaisons and Festival Weekend Volunteers.