Donating English Books To Thailand

[perkie173]

I have just arrived back from a holiday in Koh Samui. I really loved the place and met two adorable thai children whilst we were out there. Now I am back home I would like to donate some books to either schools or orphanages in Thailand. I have many childrens, teenagers and adults books all in English. Does anyone know how I go about doing this and what books are required where. All responses are greatly appreciated!

Thankyou!

[teacup]

Most thai schools have their own in-house library - as in BKK in general. You can drop them off at any schools or at the central library in BKK - just go in there to the main admin office and drop them off there.

As for children and teenager books, they are best used in schools. But as far as adult English books, I think they will be best used in the BKK central library or in any major cities central library around Thailand.

I personally wouldn’t want to drop them off at any orphanages cuz they’re not normally dealing with the English language much.

Hope this help, I'm planning to do the same thing too, but mostly will be at my old school - St. John

[perkie173]

Thank you for your reply. I have a friend who works in a school in Bangkok so I am going to try and get in touch with him tomorrow and find out about sending them there. I have just ordered over 30 brand new childrens books so as well as my own I will have quite a few to send and on a regular basis I hope.

[Thanyaburi Mac]

Most thai schools have their own in-house library - as in BKK in general. You can drop them off at any schools or at the central library in BKK - just go in there to the main admin office and drop them off there.

As for children and teenager books, they are best used in schools. But as far as adult English books, I think they will be best used in the BKK central library or in any major cities central library around Thailand.

I personally wouldn't want to drop them off at any orphanages cuz they're not normally dealing with the English language much.

Hope this help, I'm planning to do the same thing too, but mostly will be at my old school - St. John

"... the BKK central library or in any major cities central library around Thailand."

Seems to me that libraries are pretty hard to find in Thailand outside of larger schools or private collections.  Got some suggestions on locations for public libraries?

Mac

[teacup]

You can also go to any nearest university near you.

I don't know what town you are in, but here are some.....

Province of Bangkok

Bang Khean Library Paphonyothin Rd., Bang Khean, Bangkok 10900

Ban-Nang-Sue-Soy Public Library Susan-Samakhom Tachiew, Nur-Tay Rd., Sathron, Bangkok 10120

Central Library Kasetsart University. PO. Box. 1084, Phahonyathin Rd., Ladyao, Bangkok 10903

Chulalongkorn University Library Vitthaya Borikran, Chulalongkorn University, Prayathai Rd., Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330

Dept of Philosophy & Religion Kasetsart University, P.O. Box. 1084. Phahonyathin Rd., Ladyao, Bangkok 10903

India Studies Centre Library Thammasat University, 2 Prachan Road, Bangkok 10200

Jatujak Public Library 7th Floor. Jatujak government office, Vipawadee Rd., Jatujak, Bangkok 10900

Khong San Public Library 411, Phracha-Thipok Rd., Khong San, Bangkok 10600

Lat Krabang Chalerm Prakiat National Library 280/8 Moo 2, Luang Prot Phitaya Phayat Rd., Lat Krabang, Bangkok 10520

Lumphini Public Library Lumphini Park, Ratwithee Rd., Lumphini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330

Lung Pho Tien Foundation 52 Moo. 5 T. Thaweewatthana, Thaweewatthana, Bangkok 10170

Phasi Charoen Public Library Phetkasem 52 Rd., Bangwa, Phasi Charoen, Bangkok 10160

Prajomkhlaw University Chalong-Khrung Rd., Lad-Krabang, Bangkok 10520

Public Library, San Saeng Arun Foundation 29/15 Ramkamheng 21 Rd., Wang Thong Lang, Bangkok 10310

Ramkhamhaeng University Library Ramkhamhaeng University, Ramkhamhaeng Rd., Huamark, Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240

San Saeng Arun Foundation 64 Soi Sathron 10, Sathron Neur, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500

Sanam Nai Temple T. Wat-Chalor A. Bangkroy, Nontha Buri 11130

Sathien Gosaet Nakhaprateep Foundation 666 Charern-Nakhon Rd., Bang Lamphoo Lang, Khlong-San, Bangkok 10600

Sathira-Dhammasathan Centre 24/5 Watcharaphol Ramindra, 55th Road, Bangkok, 10230

Silpakorn University Main Library (Bangkok) Silpakorn University, 31 Na Pra Lan Rd., Pra Borom Maharatchawang, Pra Nakorn, Bangkok 10200

Soi Pranang Public Library Ratwithee Rd., Phaya Thai, Bangkok 10400

Taling-Chan Public Library Ratthathitthan Temple, Soi Jaran Sanitwong 35, Khlong Chakpra, Taling Chan, Bangkok 10170

Thammasat University Library Thammasat University, 2 Prachan Road, Bangkok 10200

The National Library of Thailand Tha Vasukri, Samsen Road, Bangkok 10300

Wat Lad Pla-Khao Public Library Wat Lad Pla-Khao, Wat Lad Pla-Khao Rd.,Jorakha Bour, Lad-Prao, Bangkok 10230

World Buddhist University 616, Benjasiri, Soi 24 Sukhumvit Rd., Klong Toey, Bangkok 10110

Central thailand

Province of Ang Thong

Ang Thong Provincial Public Library Thasaban 1 Rd., A. Muang, Ang Thong 14000

Ang Thong Temple T. Bang Kaew, A. Muang Ang Thong 14000

Province of Ayutthaya

Sawan Daram Ratchaworawiharn Temple T. Horathanatrai A. Phra Nakhon Si Ayuthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayuthaya

Sri Ayuthaya Provincial Public Library A. Muang, Phra Nakhon Sri Ayuthaya 13000

Province of Chainat

Chainat Provincial Public Library Phahonyothin Rd., A. Muang, Chainat 17000

Province of Kanchanaburi

Kanchanaburi Provincial Public Library Seng Chootoo Rd., T. Baan Nue, A. Muang, Kanchanaburi 71000

Ratchamangkhalaphisek National Library Branch Saeng Chu To Rd., T. Ban Nuea, A. Muang Kanchanaburi 71000

The Village School Foundation for Children T. Wang Dong, Ladya-Srisawad Rd., A. Muang, Kanchanaburi 71000

Province of Lop Buri

Lop Buri Provincial Public Library Ratchadamnen-Phahonyothin Rd., A. Muang, Lop buri

Province of Na Khon Pathom

Foundation for Children 95/24 Moo. 6 Soi. Khed Rom Mit. Buddha Monthon 4 Rd., T. Kra Tum San, A. Sam Phran, Nakhon Pathom

Province of Nakhon Nayok

Nakhon Nayok Provincial Public Library Banyai Rd., A. Muang, Nakhon Nayok 26000

Province of Nakhon Pathom

College of Religions T. Hom-Khed, A. Samphran, Nakhon Pathom 73170

Mahidol University The Library and Information Center Bldg., Phutthamonthon 4 Salaya, Nakhon Pathom 73170

Nakhon Pathom Provincial Public Library 3 Na Phra Rd., A. Muang, Nakhon Pathom 73000

Sanamchandra Palace Library Silpakorn University, T. Sanamchandra, A. Muang, Nakhon Pathom

Province of Nonthaburi

Nonthaburi Provincial Public Library Pracharat Rd., Soi. Thasaban A. Muang, Nonthaburi 11000

Province of Pathum Thani

Moradokmai Library 25/5 Moo. 5 T. Khlong-Hok, A. Khlong-Loung, Pathum-Thani 12120

Shinawatra University (Pathum Thani) 99 Moo 10 Bangtoey, Samkok, Pathum Thani 12160

Thammasat University Library Thammasat University, Rangsit Campus, Khlongluang Pathumthani 12121

Province of Phetchaburi

Art & Science Dept Art & Science Department, 143 Moo 5, T. Sampraya, Cha-am, Phetchaburi 76120

Phetchaburi Rajabhat University (Phetchaburi) 38 Moo. 8 T. Na Woong, A. Muang, Phetchaburi 76000

Province of Prachuap Khiri Khan

Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Public Library Salachep Rd., A. Muang, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77000

Province of Suphan Buri

Supan Buri National Library, Chalerm Phakiat Supan Buri - Chainat Rd., T. Sanam Chai, A. Muang Suphan Buri 72000

[teacup]

Here some more for the rest of thailand

North, North east, East, and Southern region

The Thailand Library Network - North

Province of Chiang Mai

Art & Cultural Promotion Centre (Midnight University, Chiang Mai University) 239 Huy Kaew Rd., A. Muang, Chiang Mai 50200

Chiang Mai Provincial Public Library Huay Kaew Rd., A. Muang, Chiang Mai 50000

Chiang Mai University Library Chiang Mai University, 239 Huy Kaew Rd., A. Muang, Chiang Mai 50200

Community Loving Forest Fund & Northern Development Foundation 77/1 Moo. 5 T. Suthep, A. Muang, Chaing Mai 50200

Dept of Philosophy & Religion (Chiang Mai Univ.) 239 Huy Kaew Rd., A. Muang, Chiang Mai 50200

Dhammanart Foundation 239 Huy Kaew Rd., A. Muang, Chieng Mai 50200

Dhammasathan (Chiang Mai) 239 Huy-Keaw Rd., A. Muang, Chiang Mai 50200

Khriri Panpot Temple (Chiang Mai) Moo. 3 T. Mae-Rim, A. Mae-Rim, Chiang Mai 50180

Mahachulalongkorn Rajavithiyalai Buddhist University Wat Suan Dok T. Suthep, A. Muang, Chiang Mai 50200

Midnight College 430/2 Moo. 7 Chiang Mai-Ood, T. Mae Hea, A. Muang, Chiang Mai 50100

Ratchamangkhalaphisek National Library Branch (Chiang Mai) Bun Rueang Rit Rd., A. Muang Chiang Mai 50200

Wiang-Ping Council 185/3 Huo Lay Rd., T. Hayya, A.Muang, Chiang Mai 50110

Province of Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai Provincial Public Library Sing Ha Khai Rd., A. Muang, Chiang Rai 57000

The Hill Area & Community Development Foundation 129/1 Moo. 4 Pangew Rd., Soi 4 T. Ropwiang, A. Muang, Chaing Rai 57000

Province of Kamphaeng Phet

Kamphaeng Phet Provincial Public Library Tasa Rd., A. Muang, Kamphaeng Phet 62000

Province of Lampang

Kho Walukaram Temple T. Suandok, A. Muang, Lampang 52000

Lampang Provincial Public Library Phahonyonthin Rd., A. Muang, Lampang 52000

Lampang Rajabhat University 119 Moo. 9 Lampang-Maetha Rd., T. Chompuu, A. Muang, Lampang 52100

Province of Lamphun

Lamphun National Library Branch Inthara Yongyot Rd., T. Viang Yong, A. Muang Lamphun 51000

The Dhamma Park Gallery 109/2 Bahn Pasang Noi, Moo 1, T. Bahn Pan, A. Muang, Lumphun 51000

Province of Mae Hong Son

Jongkhlang-Jongkam Temple T. Jongkam, A. Muang, Mae Hong Sorn 58000

Mae Hong Son Provincial Public Library Khunlum-Prawat Rd., A. Muang, Mae Hong Son 58000

Province of Nakhon Sawan

Nakhon Sawan Provincial Public Library Phahon-Yonthin Rd., A. Muang, Nakhon Sawan 60000

Nakhon-Sawan Temple T. Bak-Nampho, A. Muang, Nakhon Sawan 60000

Province of Nan

Hag Muang Nan Foundation Aranyawat Temple. 96 Soi Aranyawat, Sumondhawarat Rd.,T. Nai-Wiang, A. Muang, Nan 55000

Nan Provincial Public Library Mahaphrom Rd., A. Muang, Nan 55000

Phatad-Changkham Temple T. Nai Wing, A. Muang, Nan 55000

Province of Pathum Thani

Pathum Thani Provincial Public Library 40/4 Moo. 7, Bangkhan, T. Khlong Song, A.Khlong Lung, Pathum Thani 12120

Province of Phayao

Phayao Provincial Public Library Super Highway Rd., A. Muang, Phayao 56000

Province of Phetchabun

Phetchaboon Provincial Public Library Sa Makkee Chai Rd., T. Nai Muang, A. Muang, Phetchaboon 67000

Province of Phetchaburi

Phetchaburi Provincial Public Library Soi. Watrak, Watrak Rd., A. Muang, Phetchaburi 76000

Province of Phichit

Phichit Provincial Public Library Khlong Kha Chain Rd., A. Muang, Phichit 66000

Province of Phitsanulok

Phitsanulok Provincial Public Library Ratchadamnean Rd., A. Muang, Phitsanulok 65000

Province of Phrae

Phrae Provincial Public Library Khumderm Rd., A. Muang, Phrae 54000

Province of Pitsanulok

Naraesuan University Library Naraesuan University, A. Muang, Phitsanulok 65000

Province of Ratchaburi

Ratchaburi Provincial Public Library Phetkasem Rd., T. Don-Kraburng,A. Photaram, Ratchaburi 70120

Province of Samut Prakan

Samut Prakarn Provincial Public Library Sri-Samut Rd., A. Muang, Samut Prakarn 10270

Province of Samut Sakhon

Samut Sakhon Provincial Public Library Thonburi-Paktho Rd., T. Thajeen, A. Muang, Samut Sakhon 74000

Province of Samut Songkhram

Samut Songkhram Provincial Public Library 510 Maekhong Rd., A. Muang, Samut Songkhram 75000

Province of Saraburi

Saraburi Provincial Public Library 238 Phahonyothin Rd., A. Muang, Saraburi 18000

Province of Sing Buri

In Buri National Library Branch 109, Moo 1, T. Inburi, A. Inburi, Singburi 16110

Sing Buri Provincial Public Library Singburi-Aangthong Rd., A. Muang, Sing Buri 16000

Province of Sukhothai

Sukhothai Provincial Public Library Nikornkasem Rd.,A. Muang, Sukhothai 64000

Sukhothai Thammatirat Open University 9/9 Moo. 9 Jengwatthana Rd., T. Bang-pud, A. Bakkled, Nonthaburi 11120

Province of Suphan Buri

Suphan Buri Provincial Public Library Aangsoyfa Rd., A. Muang, Suphan Buri 72000

Province of Tak

Manee Banphot Temple T. Raheng, A. Muang, Tak 63000

Tak Provincial Public Library Phayonyothin 420 Rd., A. Muang, Tak 63000

Province of Uthai Thani

Manee Sathid Phitharam Temple T. Uthai Mai, A. Muang, Uthai Thani 61000

Uthai Thani Provincial Public Library Sriuthai Rd., A. Muang, Uthai Thani 61000

Province of Uttaradit

Uttaradit Rajabhat University Injaimee Rd., T. Tha-it, A. Muang, Utharadit 53000

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The Thailand Library Network - NEast

Province of Amnat Charoen

Amnat Charoen Provincial Public Library Amnat-Anusorn Rd., A. Muang, Amnat Charoen 37000

Province of Buriram

Buri Ram Provincial Public Library Sunthornthep Rd., A. Muang, Buri Ram 31000

Buriram Rajabhat University Jira Rd., T. Nai-Muang, A. Muang, Buriram 31000

Prakhon Chai National Library Branch Chokchai-Dedudom Rd, T. Prakhonchai, A. Prakhon Chai, Buri Ram 31140

Province of Chaiyaphum

Chaiyaphum Provincial Public Library Baannakarn Rd., A. Muang, Chaiyaphum 36000

Province of Kalasin

Kalasin Provincial Public Library Aatthapason Rd., A. Muang, Kalasin 46000

Province of Khon Kaen

Khon Kaen Provincial Public Library Rotfai Rd., A. Muang, Khon Kaen 40000

Library and Learning Resource Centre Khon Kaen University, 123 T. Nai Muang A. Muang, Khon Kaen 40002

Mokkha Walaram Temple Ban Huathung-Khamhai, T. Banphet, A. Muang, Khonkaen 40000

Province of Lei

Lei Rajabhat University Lei-Chieng Kan Rd., T. Nai-Muang, A. Muang, Lei 42000

Province of Loei

Loei Provincial Public Library Phipatmongkol Rd., A. Muang, Loei 42000

Province of Maha Sarakham

Maha Sarakham Provincial Public Library Thenanon Rd., T. Talad A. Muang, Maha Sarakham 44000

Maha Sarakham Rajabhat University Srisawad-Damnen Rd., T. Thalad, A. Muang, Maha Sarakham 44000

Province of Mukdahan

Mukdahan Provincial Public Library Phitak-Phanomthed Rd., A. Muang, Mukdahan 49000

Province of Nakhon Phanom

Nakhon Phanom Provincial Public Library Ratchathan Rd., A. Muang, Nakhon Phanom 48000

Queen Sirikit National Library Branch Aphiban Bancha Rd, A. Muang Nakhon Phanom 48000

Province of Nakhon Ratchasima

King Rama IX National Library Branch Ratchadamnern Rd., T. Naimuang, A. Muang Nakhorn Ratchasima 30000

Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Public Library Supsiri Rd., T. Nongchabok, A. Muang, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000

Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University Sura-Narai Rd., T. Nai-Muang, A. Muang, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000

Province of Nong Bua Lamphu

Lamphu Provincial Public Library Visaiudomkit Rd., A. Muang, Nong Bua Lamphu 39000

Province of Nong Khai

Nong Khai Provincial Public Library Meechai Rd., A. Muang, Nong Khai 43000

Province of Roi Et

Poi Et Provincial Public Library Thawa-Phiban Rd., A. Muang, Roi Et 45000

Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University Ratchathani Rd., T. Nai-Muang, A.Muang, Ubon Ratchathani 34000

Province of Sakhon Nakhon

Sakhon Nakhon Provincial Public Library Mankalai Rd., A. Muang, Sakhon Nakhon 47000

Sakhon Nakhon Rajabhat University Nitthayo Rd., T. Thatnaweng A. Muang, Sakhon Nakhon 47000

Province of Si Sa Ket

Si Sa Ket Provincial Public Library Wanluuksur Rd., A. Muang, Si Sa Ket 33000

Province of Surin

Surin Provincial Public Library Surin-Prasat Rd., A. Muang, Surin 32000

Surin Rajabhat University Surin-Prasat Rd., T. Norkmuang, A. Muang, Surin 32000

Province of Ubon Rachathani

Central Library Ubon Rachathani University, 85 Sathonmark Rd., A. Warin Chamrap, Ubon Rachathani34190

Ubon Ratchathani Provincial Public Library Aupparat Rd., A. Muang, Ubon Ratchathani 34000

Province of Udon Thani

Udon Thani Provincial Public Library 17 Thahan Rd., T. Makkheng, A. Muang, Udon Thani 41000

Udon Thani Rajabhat University Thahan Rd., T.Makkheng, A. Muang, Udon Thani 41000

Province of Yasothon

Yasothon Provincial Public Library A. Muang, Yasothon 35000

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The Thailand Library Network - East

Province of Chachoengsao

Chachoengsao Provincial Public Library Niyong Thai Rd., T. Na Muang, A. Muang, Chachoengsao 24000

Province of Chanthaburi

Chanthaburi Provincial Public Library Thaloung Rd., A. Muang, Chanthaburi 22000

Ratchamangkhalaphisek National Library Branch Thesaban 3 Rd., A. Muang Chantha Buri 22000

Province of Chon Buri

Asian University 89 Moo 12, Highway 331 Huay Yai, Banglamung, Chon Buri 20260

Buu Library, Burapha University Burapha University, T. Sansuk, A. Muang, Chonburi 20131

Chon Buri National Library Branch Wajira Prakan Rd., T. Bang Plasoi, A. Muang Chon Buri 20000

Province of Prachin Buri

Bang-Krabao Temple T. Bang-Krabao, A. Bansang, Prajin Buri

Prachin Buri Provincial Public Library Prachin-Anusorn Rd., A. Muang, Prachin Buri 25000

Province of Rayong

Nong Sanom Temple 8 Ban Nong Sanom, Sukhimvit Rd., Moo. 3 T. Nen Pra, A. Muang, Ra Yong 21000

Rayong Provincial Public Library Sukhimvit Rd., T. Neiphra, A. Muang, Rayong 21000

Province of Sa Kaeo

Sa Kaeo Provincial Public Library Suwannasorn Rd, A. Muang, Sa Kaeo 27000

Sa Kaew Temple T. Sa Kaew, A. Muang, Sa Kaew 18000

Province of Trat

Trat Provincial Public Library San Ti Suk Rd., T. Bang Phra A. Muang, Trat 23000

Yothanimit Temple T. Wang Kra Jae, A. Muang, Trat 23000

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The Thailand Library Network - South

Province of Chumphon

Chumphon Provincial Public Library Phisit Phayabaan Rd., A. Muang, Chumphon 86000

Province of Hat Yai

Central Library Price of Songkhla University, A. Hadyai, Songkhla 90110

Province of Krabi

Krabi Provincial Public Library Utarakit Rd., A. Muang, Krabi 81000

Province of Nakhon Si Thammarat

Centre for Library Resources and Educational Media (Walailak University) 222 T. Saiburi, A. Thasala, Nakhon Sri Thammarat 80160

Nakhon Si Thammarat National Library Branch Ratchadamnern Rd., T. Sala Michai, A. Muang Nakhorn Si Thammarat 8000

Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Public Library Sanam Na Maung, A. Muang, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80000

Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University Nakhon-Nopphitam Rd., T. Thahiew, A. Muang, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80280

Province of Narathiwat

Narathiwat Provincial Public Library Siya-pradit Rd., A. Muang, Narathiwat 96000

Province of Pattani

J.F.K. Library Prince of Songkhla University (Pattani Campus), Pattani

Pattani Provincial Public Library Dechanuchit Rd., T. Sabarang, A. Muang, Pattani 94000

Province of Phang Nga

Phang Nga Provincial Public Library Petkasem Rd., T. Taychang, A. Muang, Phang Nga 82000

Province of Phattalung

Phattalung Provincial Public Library Ramasuan Rd., A. Muang, Phattalung 93000

Province of Phuket

Phuket Provincial Public Library Phuket Rd., A. Muang, Phuket 83000

Phuket Rajabhat University Thepkasattri Rd., T. Rattha, A.Muang, Phuket 83000

Wat Charoen Samanakit National Library Branch Wat Langsan, T. Khow To Sae, A. Muang Phuket 83000

Province of Ranong

Ranong Provincial Public Library 5/5 Phermphon Rd., A. Muang, Ranong 85000

Province of Satun

Satun Provincial Public Library Buriwanit Rd., A. Muang, Satun 91000

Province of Songkhla

Kanchanaphisek National Library Branch Soi Ban Sattha, Namkrachai-Anthong Rd., T. Pha Wong, A. Muang Songkhla 90100

Khow Kloy Temple Moo. 8 T. Tha-Kham, A. Hadyai, Songkhla 90110

Maha-Banya College 635/1 Dhammanoon-Withee Rd., A. Hadyai, Songkhla 90110

Queen Sirikit Chalerm Phakiat National Library Kanchanawanit Rd., T. Khawhong, A. Hatyai, Songkhla 90110

Songkhla Provincial Public Library Ramvithe Rd., T. Boyang, A. Muang, Songkhla 90000

Songkhla Rajabhat University Karnjanawanit Rd., T. Khawrupchang, A.Muang, Songkhla 90000

Taksin University Library Taksin University, 140 Moo. 4 T. Khao Rup Chang, A. Muang, Songkhla 90000

Wat Donrak National Library Branch Saiburi Rd., T. Bawyang, A. Muang Songkhla 9000

Province of Surat Thani

Suan Mok 68/1 Moo. 6 T. Sa-ed A. Chai-Ya, Suratthani 84110

Surat Thani Provincial Public Library Talad-Mai Rd.,A. Muang, Surat Thani 84000

Surat Thani Rajabhat University Bandon-Nasarn Rd., T. Khunthalea, A.Muang, Surat Thani 84100

Youth Club 57/7 Moo. 5 T. Bang-Kung, A.Muang, Surat-Thani 84000

Province of Trang

Khanom Jen Restaurant 442 Hoyyod Rd., A. Muang, Trang 92000

Queen Sirikit Chalerm Phakiat National Library (Trang) Wat Madchimmaphum, Yonguan Rd., T. Thapthiang, A. Muang Trang 92000

Trang Provincial Public Library Kantang Rd., A. Muang, Trang 92000

Province of Yala

Yala Provincial Public Library 123 Phipit-Pakdee Rd., A. Muang, Yala 95000

Yala Rajabhat University Thasaban 3 Rd., T. Sadeng, A.Muang, Yala 95000

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[ChiefBEM]

I was sending "used" books and "used" clothes to Wat Had Suansuk in Warin, Warinchumrap from the USA for $11 a postal bag. Unfortunately, due to the rising costs of fuel, the USPS stopped the program in late 2007.

If you are not from the USA, check with your local postal service and see if they have a program to send "used" clothes and "used" books to other countries.

Good luck.

Regards,

ChiefBEM

[Thanyaburi Mac]

Most thai schools have their own in-house library - as in BKK in general. You can drop them off at any schools or at the central library in BKK - just go in there to the main admin office and drop them off there.

As for children and teenager books, they are best used in schools. But as far as adult English books, I think they will be best used in the BKK central library or in any major cities central library around Thailand.

I personally wouldn't want to drop them off at any orphanages cuz they're not normally dealing with the English language much.

Hope this help, I'm planning to do the same thing too, but mostly will be at my old school - St. John

"... the BKK central library or in any major cities central library around Thailand."

Seems to me that libraries are pretty hard to find in Thailand outside of larger schools or private collections.  Got some suggestions on locations for public libraries?

Mac

Teacup

Hey, thanks!  Saved the two lists to my HDD.

BTW, you have the url to the www site that lists these handy?

Mac

[teacup]

Yes I do, but still don't know how to add-on the link to here

I'm pretty much ancient when it comes to computer things

[Ulysses G.]

Lots of people donate used clothes to the Good Will and such, but they all end up for sale in little markets all over Thailand.

[sylviex]

Hey, thanks! Saved the two lists to my HDD.

BTW, you have the url to the www site that lists these handy?

Mac

I am no computer whiz, but here's a little trick, mac. Copy a large chunk of the text whose source you wish to trace and paste it into google. This will take you to the website/s that contain the text.

I just did and kinfonet.org/community/ was the result. (Click on "Thailand Library Network" ).

For Teacup, you can just right click on the website address at the top of your screen and right click again to paste it here.

Then remove the "http://www" at the start of the address so it's not a direct link to the site, which is not permitted on this forum.

Edited July 5, 2008 by sylviex

[teacup]

I knew there must be a knight lurking around on a horse somewhere in this forum

Thanks bunches....khun Syl

From .....used to be a damsel in distress

Edited July 5, 2008 by teacup

[heartinhands]

I too have connections with a small school on the border of Burma in Prachuap Khiri Khan called "Ban Hin Turn" school. It is approximately 200 students, at most, none older than 16 years I believe. Very young, but very intelligent students, warm hearted, kind, and caring. . .

you can see the school here in the short documentary that I made for the Power of One program. It shows the school limitedly, but enough to see the Love and acceptance that this school radiates. .

http://blip.tv/file/1008139/

Let me know if you'd like my help! Im sure that Ban Hin Turn would love the books, along with another local school that is a bit larger and definitely better funded called Chaikasem Wittaya. . . They too enjoy getting english books for the students. . .

Im in the Pathum Thani bangkok area =)

Either way, thank you for trying to help out those in need! Much appreciated!

with infinite Love

shane

[Mario2008]

If some one wants books for schools, a few years back I contacted SE-ED bookstore for donation of some books to the school I was a volunteer than. They gave us 600 books. (Mostly because they liked the idea of me helping the school and wanted to reward that). I had some succes with other companies too. Give it a try.

[farang555]

op has good heart im sure we all can agree. But im afraid her idea is just no good. Say out of every $1000 she spends , half of it goes to post office, the books that do reach los who knows if theyre actually going to be used. Very cost ineffective. And do upcountry kids need english books, they need books to teach them english.

Its like usa giving iraq people 1 billion in aid to help the fine people. $500,000,000 goes to government officials, $400,000,000 is lost , the remainder may get to the people or may not.

Op should just give money to her contact and let him use the money as he sees fit. $1,000 can be sent very cheaply.

Or op should just sponsor her 2 kids and put them thru a good school. Sponsoring not an uncommon thing in thailand......lol. Many men sponsor girls i hear.

[pgs]

We have a used bookshop locally that donates good condition kids books for me to take over. Usually I'll accommodate the weight in my bags - one time they gave 20kg. Initially the airline wasn't thrilled to help out, but when shown how many trips were done they came to the party & allowed them free.

The books were shared between one of our village schools and one at Nong Ki (not sure of spelling - near Buri Ram) as we have rels at both. The teachers seem to like getting the New (no) Idea / Woman's Day etc from here.

[perkie173]

op has good heart im sure we all can agree. But im afraid her idea is just no good. Say out of every $1000 she spends , half of it goes to post office, the books that do reach los who knows if theyre actually going to be used. Very cost ineffective. And do upcountry kids need english books, they need books to teach them english.

Its like usa giving iraq people 1 billion in aid to help the fine people. $500,000,000 goes to government officials, $400,000,000 is lost , the remainder may get to the people or may not.

Op should just give money to her contact and let him use the money as he sees fit. $1,000 can be sent very cheaply.

Or op should just sponsor her 2 kids and put them thru a good school. Sponsoring not an uncommon thing in thailand......lol. Many men sponsor girls i hear.

Hi thanks for your reply. I'm sure I will be spending at the moment a lot of money in post office fees. I only plan on posting them for the next year as we are moving to Thailand next year and so postage wont be as much of a problem once we are there I'm hoping. Would about 60 books all the same on learning letters etc. be better then in your opinion?

Kind Regards

Laura

[lopburi3]

Thailand produces very inexpensive text books for school use (one time use) - believe your money would have much more reach and lasting effect if you purchase locally and provide schools for distribution to those in need. Normally children/family have to buy themselves (as uniforms) so any help would be a direct help. For import do not believe that would be effective except perhaps at university level for library textbooks that are not produced here.

[sambechtold]

Hey Guys, I have a second hand book company that is running a childrens book sale right now. Super cheap prices that start at 25 baht for a slim paperback book and go up to 80-100 baht for large hardback childrens books. All books are VERY CLEAN and ALMOST NEW. It was a full 40 foot container of childrends books that was brought in from America. I'm sure it is cheaper to just have their staff select a order for you and then they can ship the books direct to the school designated by you. You just have to provide a grade level and general requirments. I am one of the owners so feel free to contact me about such a arrangement. [email protected].

Anyways, let me know.