madmac1 Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Does anyone know of a place in Pattaya that will buy second hand books. Having a clear out to create space so not interested in book exchanges or credit to buy other books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhFarangJa Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 I had a box of books in Hua hin, I just took them to a friends bar where he had a free borrow and return library. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimTripper Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 (edited) Wish there were used bookshops around. Have not found one in Pattaya so far. I don’t think people like reading here much. Edited June 10, 2023 by JimTripper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patman30 Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 9 minutes ago, JimTripper said: Wish there were used bookshops around. Have not found one in Pattaya so far. I don’t think people like reading here much. They all closed down, 2020 i bought a lot of used books, about 10k 5 baht a pop, from guy who cleared out the bookshops that closed he had tonnes he had no space for i used them for soundproofing a room but just sold that house, books n all 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post oxo1947 Posted June 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 10, 2023 22 minutes ago, JimTripper said: Wish there were used bookshops around. Have not found one in Pattaya so far. I don’t think people like reading here much Buy Kindle.......Books are free, + no weight when traveling..... 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post topt Posted June 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 10, 2023 1 hour ago, JimTripper said: Wish there were used bookshops around. Have not found one in Pattaya so far. I don’t think people like reading here much. Canterbury Tales has been around for a long time. They moved location last year from Soi Pothole to a fair way down Soi Bongkot. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 1 hour ago, patman30 said: They all closed down, See above 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 4 hours ago, madmac1 said: Does anyone know of a place in Pattaya that will buy second hand books. Caterbury Tales used to but not sure they still do. You would need to go and ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 7 hours ago, JimTripper said: Wish there were used bookshops around. Have not found one in Pattaya so far. I don’t think people like reading here much. Why buy when there are thousands to download free on the internet? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Canterbury Tales normally give credits rather than cash but I would ask them to quote a cash price if I were you. Don't expect a life changing amount of money from them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 11 hours ago, madmac1 said: Does anyone know of a place in Pattaya that will buy second hand books. Having a clear out to create space so not interested in book exchanges or credit to buy other books. A lot depends on what kind of books they are. If they are paperback novels they are almost worthless. Non fiction might find a buyer but even then you won't get much. Your best bet would be to find a ' Dalat nat ' rent a pitch and sell them yourself along with anything else you want to get rid of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 (edited) 19 hours ago, JimTripper said: Wish there were used bookshops around. Have not found one in Pattaya so far. I don’t think people like reading here much. Many years ago we had a couple of them..... one upstairs in The Tops Mall on Klang/2nd, another up Buakhao somewhere near where Nicky's is now. There has always been Canterbury Tales as long as I can remember. Edited June 10, 2023 by jacko45k 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 DK Books on Klang near Beach Road was a decent place. Covid did for them and a Japanese restaurant occupies the site now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 16 hours ago, jacko45k said: Many years ago we had a couple of them..... one upstairs in The Tops Mall on Klang/2nd, another up Buakhao somewhere near where Nicky's is now. There has always been Canterbury Tales as long as I can remember. There was also one in that strange parade of shops where Terminal 21 is now......quite a long time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bignok Posted June 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 11, 2023 On 6/10/2023 at 10:58 AM, JimTripper said: Wish there were used bookshops around. Have not found one in Pattaya so far. I don’t think people like reading here much. Chiang Mai has a really good one. CM attracts people who care about things other than nightlife. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post champers Posted June 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 11, 2023 1 hour ago, bignok said: Chiang Mai has a really good one. CM attracts people who care about things other than nightlife. You have to stay in and read a book because it is too smoggy to go outside. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
it is what it is Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 put my old books in my condo reception and invited other residents to help themselves 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoseThailand Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 There is a second hand book store in Soi Pothole, near Soi Buakhao. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 37 minutes ago, champers said: You have to stay in and read a book because it is too smoggy to go outside. Not in June it isnt. AQI under 40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimTripper Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 2 hours ago, bignok said: Chiang Mai has a really good one. CM attracts people who care about things other than nightlife. Dasa Book Cafe in Bangkok is my favorite. Always get some books there when I pass through Bangkok. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimTripper Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 48 minutes ago, JoseThailand said: There is a second hand book store in Soi Pothole, near Soi Buakhao. What? Where? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 11 minutes ago, JimTripper said: Dasa Book Cafe in Bangkok is my favorite. Always get some books there when I pass through Bangkok. Good tip, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoseThailand Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 45 minutes ago, JimTripper said: What? Where? You don't know Soi Pothole? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimTripper Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 32 minutes ago, JoseThailand said: You don't know Soi Pothole? Yes, never saw a book shop there. What side of the street is it on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinyara Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 5 hours ago, bignok said: Chiang Mai has a really good one. CM attracts people who care about things other than nightlife. I've always used Canterbury Tales in Pattaya which has a huge selection and has been around for years, added advantage I can read my books by the condo pool all year round without the need for breathing apparatus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoseThailand Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 2 hours ago, JimTripper said: Yes, never saw a book shop there. What side of the street is it on? Left side, if you walk from Soi Buakhao, near the beginning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoseThailand Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, kinyara said: I've always used Canterbury Tales in Pattaya which has a huge selection and has been around for years, added advantage I can read my books by the condo pool all year round without the need for breathing apparatus. Yep, this the book store I'm talking about. Edited June 11, 2023 by JoseThailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geisha Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 Why sell them ? They’d only bring in a few Baht. Suggest condo reception or pubs etc where foreigner hang out. My condo had a huge selection , well looked after and tidy. Hotels usually have free books too., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinyara Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, JoseThailand said: Yep, this the book store I'm taking about. Yes but as TOPT mentioned above it relocated from its original location on Soi Pothole to Soi Bongkot last year. The advantage for me is there is easy parking in front of the Mini Mart just before the new shop/container. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 7 hours ago, bignok said: Chiang Mai has a really good one. CM attracts people who care about things other than nightlife. Chiang Mai isn't in Pattaya...... CM attracts people who like to read about Pattaya for some reason. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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