10 best Bangkok bookstores where you can also sit down for a good cuppa

Popular among bibliophiles with a soft spot for second-hand English-language books, this cute bookstore also appeals to Instagrammers who like taking selfies in a minimalist, white-washed setting. The impressive collection includes children's books, YA titles and educational books with beautiful illustrations. You can stay here all day long with your favorite book and goodies from the corner cafe corner without getting bored.

📍 Soi Seri Thai 57
🕒 Tue-Sun (09:00-17:30)
☎️ 09 2319 8484 or bookaddictscafelooknam@gmail.com

Situated not too far from BTS Saphan Kwai, this bookshop displays a huge assortment of low-priced publications, ranging from teen novels to useful textbooks (majority of the books are in Tha). After you’ve finished browsing, come down to the café for a filling snack. 

📍 Soi Pradiphat 10
🕒 Mon-Fri (08:00-20:00); Sat-Sun (09:00-20:00)
☎️ 08 1325 5730 or bookcirclesale@gmail.com

A cat person would love this tiny shop in the Samsen area. Along with a huge collection of books and a space for chilling, this bookstore also has adorable little felines as pets, which you can play with—if they let you, that is.

📍 Soi Samsen 17
🕒 Tue-Sun (12:00-19:00)
☎️ 08 0816 2955 or abookwithnoname@gmail.com

This long-established publishing house in the old town has been in service for over 30 years. There is a great selection of traditional Thai and Chinese novels as well as amazing volumes from other publishing companies. The in-house Burapa Coffee shop provides pastries and drinks at pocket-friendly prices.

📍 MRT Sam Yot
🕒 Mon-Sat (08:30-17:30)
☎️ 0 2623 7499 or info.burapasarn@gmail.com

This laidback shop, located in The Jam Factory, has a wide selection of new and rare copies from independent publishers. Find a quiet spot in Li-bra-ry Café to enjoy your book with some cool drinks and pastries. They also have an outdoor space, in case you’re interested.

📍 The Jam Factory (Charoen Nakhon Road)
🕒 Daily (10:00-18:00, with Li-bra-ry Café open daily from 09:00-20:00)
☎️ 0 2861 0967 or bookscandide@gmail.com

This long-standing second-hand bookshop is a goldmine in the middle of Bangkok, where avid readers come and hunt for rare titles, both in Thai and foreign languages. Tired of hunting? Then grab a drink at the cafe to re-energize before you continue on with your mission.

📍 Phrom Phong
🕒 Daily (10:00-20:00)
☎️ 0 2661 2993 or info@dasabookcafe.com

Its wide collection of books attracts book lovers while tasty baked goods attract café-hoppers There is plenty of room for hosting workshops and exhibitions. 

📍 Soi Suanplu
🕒 Mon-Tue; Thu-Sun (10:00-18:30)
☎️ 09 6935 3642 or fathombookspace@gmail.com

This gigantic Japanese bookstore, which recently reopened last month with an all-new look, offers countless titles in different languages, including comics, novels, literary works, magazines, etc. You can also indulge in appetizing baked goods and high-quality coffee from K Coffee by UCC while reading away.

📍 centralwOrld (6/F)
🕒 Daily (10:00-22:00)
☎️ 0 2056 4700

Many may have just found out about this two-decade-old bookstore because of Mr. Chadchart, the current governor of Bangkok, who paid a visit during his electoral campaign. The little shop offers a collection of literary works alongside flavorful nibbles and drinks. Be quick to visit this place on Thanon Phra Sumen before it moves to a new location at the end of this year.

📍 Phra Sumen Road
🕒 Tue-Sun (11:30-18:00)
☎️ 0 2629 0694 or yo.noompassportbookshop@gmail.com

This bookshop, located on the second floor of Arai Arai, attracts art lovers thanks to a variety of photo books from around the world. From Here From Home café, situated downstairs, invites you to sit back and relax in a casual and friendly setting while looking at beautiful photographs.

📍 Arai Arai (Maitri Chit Road)
🕒 Fri-Sun (13:30-17:30)
☎️ 08 6775 8977 or vacilandobookshop@gmail.com