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Bangkok's Book Clubs: From Decade-Old Groups to New Themed Communities

Bangkok's book clubs range from groups running more than a decade to newer bilingual and themed gatherings that meet regularly at established venues.

By Bangkok Culture Desk · Published July 25, 2026

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The Bangkok International Book Club stands as the longest-running group in the city, having operated for over a decade with monthly meetings at Sukhumvit cafés focused on literary fiction and nonfiction.

Established Literary Traditions

This longstanding club reflects an early foundation for English-language literary discussion in Bangkok. Its persistence at Sukhumvit locations has provided continuity for readers seeking consistent engagement with fiction and nonfiction titles. Other groups have built alongside this model, creating a broader network that includes both long-term and more recent additions.

Specialized and Bilingual Options

The Bangkok Feminist Book Club meets on weekday evenings at Kinleys Bangkok on Sukhumvit Soi 39, drawing younger expats and English-speaking Thais. The Wholesome Book Club x Read Me Again offers monthly bilingual Thai and English sessions at The Commons Thonglor for B329, which includes snacks. The Bangkok BookClub gathers monthly on Saturdays at 10:30 AM at the IKEA Sukhumvit café for coffee and book discussions, and also organizes smaller events such as gallery visits and brunches. The Asia Society Book Club has featured Pitchaya Sudbanthad’s Bangkok Wakes to Rain, which explores multi-generational lives connected to a house in Bangkok.

Finding Groups and Current Discussions

Active groups appear through searches for book club Bangkok on Meetup.com and Facebook, covering genres including sci-fi, memoirs and philosophy. Dasa Book Café on Sukhumvit Soi 26 serves as a legendary secondhand shop that hosts informal reading groups, while Kinokuniya at Siam Paragon holds occasional author events. Upcoming reads include Han Kang’s Greek Lessons in July, The Song of Achilles in June and John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row in August for the Timeless Classics Club. Readers can locate current sessions by checking the listed platforms and venues directly.

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