31st National Book Fair Draws 500,000 Visitors in Three Days
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The 31st National Book Fair (BOOK EXPO THAILAND 2026), themed 'Unread Messages,' attracted a cumulative 500,195 visitors from October 23-25, averaging about 166,732 per day. Publishers reported strong interest from Gen Z and Gen Y readers in graphic novels, mysteries, fantasy, Thai literature, and exam preparation books. Collectible editions of 'Anne of Green Gables' and 'Salem's Lot' proved popular alongside rare books and 12-volume comic sets for 100 baht.
At the Duang Comics booth (K14) and Kai 3 booth (G32), graphic novels and historical stories drew new readers around age 15. Recommended titles included 'Little Birth,' '2475: The Ghost Writer of Siam' with a special blue cloth cover, and Art Spiegelman's Pulitzer-winning 'Maus: Complete Edition.'
Biblio (booth L15) sold out special bonuses within three days, with top sellers including 'Katabasis,' 'Soul Out,' 'Haunted House Warning,' 'Dune 3: Heir to the Sand Empire,' and 'Beach Read.'
Chulalongkorn University Book Center (booth M16) featured exam prep books for TGAT1 and A-Level, while Dr. Suparik Wijaranayan ('Dr. Oak') launched his book 'Healthy Brain, No Bedridden Future' on October 29. YOZORA (booth E31) showcased the Japanese fantasy novel 'Dragon Medical Unit' by Yuki Anno.
