Hi,

I've been wondering if there is a library in Pattaya where people can study, read etc? I read about a library off Thepprasit Road which is closed now, and found a thread about one on Soi 6 of all places - which must have been a wind up.

Is there one? If not, do students here just stay in their rooms or what?

Thanks in advance!

No there actually is a small government library on soi 6...I think to encourage the girls to learn to read.

As to others, don't know of any nearby. The Thai universities would have them but there are none right in town. The Nelson Hays Library in Bangkok is a gem but it's in Bangkok. Best to find a cafe or hotel lobby you like and make it your "library." Either that, or a comfortable beach chair. ?

Thanks, I'll take a look at that one on Soi 6 and see if I can find a nice cafe.

Yes they stay in their rooms and read... Facebook.

Need to know anything at all ? Just ask the girlfriend

The kids here are Facebook on the phone 6hrs a day. I KNOW, I was a teacher, Library and do you read old Thai books and mags?

A visit to a library for Thai's is for AC and free WI-FI

there is or was a library in jomtien at the exercise complex.. a couple short blocks behind the wat boon market.. have not been in it in quite awhile though, so not 100% sure if still open.. they also used to have a mobile van that they drove around in. i would like to assume that they were going to the schools

Try the North Star Library on Sukhumvit. Near the ophanage and Redemptorist school. Good selection on various topics and novels

There is a library, besides the one on Soi 6, much bigger, than the soi 6 one, 2 stories, but not much on 2nd floor, but I can't remember where it is. It's outside of town a bit, next to a softball field. Run by the government. I got a library card from them.

there used to be one in Naklua, i think in the grounds of Wat Pho Samphan on corner of Naklua Rd and Soi 16

marked on google map (actually shown on map with an open book!)

https://www.google.co.th/maps/place/%E0%B8%AB%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%8A%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%8A%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%89%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%8A%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B5/@12.9610226,100.8953201,18z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0000000000000000:0x15153eb426066c97!8m2!3d12.9614999!4d100.8947475

Edited June 11, 201610 yr by taichiplanet

Thanks, I'll take a look at that one on Soi 6 and see if I can find a nice cafe.

I joined this while I was in Pattaya. Great place, great people:

North Star Library | HISTORY - Father Ray Foundation

www.fr-ray.org/northstarlibrary/history.html

Are you looking for an A6M to restore?

Edited June 11, 201610 yr by Enoon

The best library is the one way out of town at the sports complex on what some may call Jomtien 3rd road.

So far out of town and off any bus route that not many ever visit it. Great city planning.

The only way to get there is on/in your own transport. That is not a problem as many 8-14 year olds do drive the family car or motorbike.

The one mentioned above on Sukhumvit, Northstar is the best one I can think of.

I believe they also operate Thai language classes.

Can't find anywhere 'quiet' in Thailand?