syd barrett Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Please be aware that the Bookazine bookshop in Royal Garden Plaza has moved. Previously it was situated on the first upper floor next to 'Boots' the pharmacy it has now been temporarily moved to the ground floor (Beach Road end). It is situated 'open-plan' in the pedestrian area. It will be positioned here for approximately one month (Thai time) until it is relocated back up to the first upper floor where it will be situated at 'Best Optical'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogercw Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 When is your next buy two get three free sale? I promise to come for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaifan2 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 ^I preferred their sale at the Avenue a few months ago .Fill a plastic shopping bag with books for B1,000 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd barrett Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 (edited) @@@UPDATE@@@ I am happy to announce that the new Royal Garden Shopping Mall 'Bookazine' will be opening its doors on Monday November 23rd 2009. Those with 'Bookazine' loyalty cards dated 2003/2004 or before will have already received the official opening invitations; champagne reception (early morning before Royal Garden Mall opens its doors) and an exclusive book signing session with Paul Pisces. See you there! Edited October 21, 2009 by syd barrett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eefoo Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 @@@UPDATE@@@I am happy to announce that the new Royal Garden Shopping Mall 'Bookazine' will be opening its doors on Monday November 23rd 2009. Those with 'Bookazine' loyalty cards dated 2003/2004 or before will have already received the official opening invitations; champagne reception (early morning before Royal Garden Mall opens its doors) and an exclusive book signing session with Paul Pisces. See you there! dam_n. Don't arrive until two weeks later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartender100 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Why do most Pattaya Bookazines run out of Bangkok Posts by lunch time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd barrett Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 Why do most Pattaya Bookazines run out of Bangkok Posts by lunch time? Unlike the U.K. the Thai newsagents/bookstalls that stock Thai newspapers receive no refund from unsold newspapers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabhand Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Syd, thanks for the info that no refunds are applicable on unsold newspapers. When in Pattaya I get my BP from a shop on Khao Noi and, more often than not, turning up after 10am would provoke the 'mai me' response. Could never work out why they didn't just order more copies as this was a regular occurance. Now I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd barrett Posted October 23, 2009 Author Share Posted October 23, 2009 (edited) Syd, thanks for the info that no refunds are applicable on unsold newspapers.When in Pattaya I get my BP from a shop on Khao Noi and, more often than not, turning up after 10am would provoke the 'mai me' response. Could never work out why they didn't just order more copies as this was a regular occurance. Now I know. I would like to suggest that you pick up your Bangkok Post at the newsagents on the corner of Soi Buckhaw & Soi Diana. They have a good supply up until about 10.55 am as a rule. Edited October 23, 2009 by syd barrett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 (edited) I wish Bookazine would stop bringing in the same books year after year anyone would think that new ones never get published. I guess they think that if it sells well when it first arrives they must keep repeat orders in. Edited October 24, 2009 by Rimmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluto_manibo Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I agree with Rimmer. They need to buy new stocks and diversify a lot more. A larger Non-fiction section would be greatly appreciated. In all honesty the quality of writing in the "Thailand/Southeast Asia" is so poor, it should be scrapped altogether. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I wish Bookazine would stop bringing in the same books year after year anyone would think that new ones never get published. I guess they think that if it sells well when it first arrives they must keep repeat orders in. It is difficult for the owners because they know that a very limited number of books sell well and in Thailand they don't change a lot from year to year. To keep a bookshop open, one has to sell books and if space is limited, you want to fill it with the books that sell well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd barrett Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share Posted October 24, 2009 Call me old fashioned but I don't have a problem with the Bookazine stock. I am just extremely disappointed that they don't stock the quality English newspapers, the FT or the Racing Post like in the good old days. They always have a good (and updated) stock of Lonely Planet guides which is good and they often have a bargain-bin, plus I receive a birthday card on my birthday and receive a 15% discount on that day. Thanks Bookazine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 The truth is that Bookazine has plenty of books for most readers and they get new ones often enough. However, if you only read about certain subjects the choice is limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd barrett Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share Posted October 24, 2009 if you only read about certain subjects the choice is limited. Care to share? Steam Trains, electrical fittings, serial killers, knitting? Don't forget the 2nd hand bookstores in Pattaya/Jomtien. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I don't mean a typical reader. The truth is that they all really want what Bookazine stocks which is pretty good reading. I'm talking about someone who only wants to read about witchcraft or Indian philosophy or the things that you mentioned. They run out of books in a couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I agree with Rimmer. They need to buy new stocks and diversify a lot more. A larger Non-fiction section would be greatly appreciated. In all honesty the quality of writing in the "Thailand/Southeast Asia" is so poor, it should be scrapped altogether. That's my problem as well, I don't read fiction and whilst my interest only goes as far as military history the same books keep showing up. The Ravens, Air America, Tiger Force, come to mind as ones I have been tripping over for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spalpeen Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 (edited) I agree with Rimmer. They need to buy new stocks and diversify a lot more. A larger Non-fiction section would be greatly appreciated. In all honesty the quality of writing in the "Thailand/Southeast Asia" is so poor, it should be scrapped altogether. That's my problem as well, I don't read fiction and whilst my interest only goes as far as military history the same books keep showing up. The Ravens, Air America, Tiger Force, come to mind as ones I have been tripping over for years. Buy your books on eBay. Enormous choice and even with the postage they usually end up costing less than the local bookshops. Another useful practice is to look up the books you have already read on Amazon. The site offers suggestions of similar books which may be of interest. Edited October 24, 2009 by Spalpeen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwood13 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 For used and some new books alibris and abebooks are two good on-line sources. Searched them for a specific book recently and the best price was about the same as amazon, but amazon easillyl had the cheapest postage. Some of the quoted postage is just silly. -redwood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd barrett Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 The new Bookazine opened yesterday (Monday 23rd November) on the 1st floor of the Royal Garden Plaza. They are still arranging stock, but are open for business as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 The new Bookazine opened yesterday (Monday 23rd November) on the 1st floor of the Royal Garden Plaza.They are still arranging stock, but are open for business as usual. Thanks syd I'll check that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpolenz Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I bought 2 books there today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAceFace Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 The new Bookazine opened yesterday (Monday 23rd November) on the 1st floor of the Royal Garden Plaza.They are still arranging stock, but are open for business as usual. Syd why don't you sort a book swap out....in a bar, good chance to get new books plus get a few scoops in the meantime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpolenz Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I got carlton leech rise of the footsoldier book ,ill give ya a loan of that Aceface when your around,ive got like 50 non fiction crime books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danlo Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I bought a book called Raconteurs Pattaya Tales by Geoffrey Franklin recently, looking like a good read if anyone is interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd barrett Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 I bought a book called Raconteurs Pattaya Tales by Geoffrey Franklin recently, looking like a good read if anyone is interested. I have been looking for that book, where did you buy it? In Bookazine? If so which branch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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