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Exporting steamy soft power
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/11/2025
» Thailand has established itself as a leading exporter of boys' love (BL) and girls' love (GL) content, which is expanding to reach new audiences across the globe, including Asia, Latin America and Africa.
Book sales hampered by drop in purchasing power
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 25/09/2025
» The sluggish economy has resulted in tighter budgets for book purchases, with the uncertain political climate further discouraging spending, according to the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (Pubat).
Group urges better funding of libraries
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 20/03/2025
» The Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (Pubat) has urged the government to enhance support for public libraries as a way to foster growth in the book industry.
Organiser expects 1.3m at book fair
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 12/03/2025
» The Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (Pubat) has announced the upcoming 53rd National Book Fair and 23rd Bangkok International Book Fair 2025, aiming to draw more than 1.3 million visitors.
Inspire IVF commences sale of IPO shares today
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 29/11/2024
» Inspire IVF Plc, the operator of Inspire IVF Fertility clinic, is launching its initial public offering (IPO) shares from today through Dec 3.
Economic recovery to boost books
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 20/11/2024
» The Thai publishing market looks promising in 2025 because of the local economic rebound, according to the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (Pubat).
A love affair intensifies
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 21/10/2024
» Since launching in 2014, the popularity and number of Thai LGBTQ+ TV shows depicting positive and diverse stories of male-male romance, known as Boys' Love (BL) or Y series, has increased, gaining momentum during the pandemic.
Publishers targeting niche markets
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 05/08/2024
» The Thai publishing market is expected to decline this year as economic woes hit people's pockets, but booksellers see a promising opportunity by targeting niche markets, according to the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (Pubat).