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A publisher first, bookshop second, putting out gorgeous titles on Southeast Asian art, history and culture for over 30 years. Founded by Narisa Chakrabongse who came back to Thailand needing to reconnect with Thai culture after growing up in London. The small bookshop attached to the publishing house sits near Wat Pho – you walk in and it's basically a library of everything they've ever published. Archaeology, ethnography, cookbooks, dictionaries, contemporary Thai culture.
A well-stocked bookshop and cafe in the heart of old Bangkok stocking all the River Books range and many more books about Thai politics, art and culture. Delicious Monsoon tea, coffee, smoothies and soft drinks. They're committed to recording disappearing cultures even when it doesn't sell well, which is exactly the kind of publishing ethos that deserves support.
Location: 396/1 Maha Rat Rd, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok