Thai Library Association

12/04/2026

HAPPY Songkran Festival 2026

03/04/2026

Happy International Children’s Book Day! Section members are sharing books with the 2026 theme ‘Plant stories and the world will bloom’ 🌷🌱

Since 1967, on or around Hans Christian Andersen's birthday, 2 April, International Children's Book Day (ICBD) is celebrated to inspire a love of reading and to call attention to children's books.

IBBY International Board on Books for Young People
IBBY Australia
IBBY Europe
IFLA - International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions

02/04/2026

Thai Library Association (TLA) organized the National Academic Conference on “Library Transformation: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” and the Annual General Meeting 2026 during 26-27 March 2026 at Prince Palace Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand.
On this occasion, many awards were presented to, namely, Outstanding Librarians, Distinguished Patrons, and Outstanding Libraries, together with Top Readers to mark the value of those who dedicated themselves to library and reading development.
The events were honorarily attended by distinguished speakers and participants from library and information sectors as well as IFLA executive members.

01/04/2026

HAPPY 40th Anniversary, Brunei Darussalam Library Association (BLA)

16/03/2026

Registration links: Free Capacity Building Webinar #4 - #7 (March 17, 24, 26, 31)

13/03/2026

10/01/2026

Members of TLA and interested parties are invited to read IFLA's Asia-Oceania Regional Activities Newsletter, Issue 4, December 2025.

This issue includes two interesting news items regarding the activities of the Thai Library Association as follows:

1) Thai Library Association Fosters Strong Partnerships Among Librarians to Achieve SDGs Through Community-Focused Services
2) Continuing & Sustainable Learning Centre in Thailand: Relearning Space

Please see full texts at:

https://repository.ifla.org/rest/api/core/bitstreams/18821f33-397f-4bb6-86ea-1b155f61f6e8/content

https://www.ifla.org/news/thai-library-association-fosters-strong-partnerships-among-librarians-to-achieve-sdgs-through-community-focused-services/

https://www.ifla.org/news/continuing-sustainable-learning-centre-in-thailand-relearning-space-library/

10/01/2026

On the auspicious occasion of the New Year 2026, the Executive Committee Members of the Thai Library Association (TLA) would like to convey our best wishes to all of you. May you and your family be blessed with happiness, prosperity, and good health throughout the new year.

May 2026 be a year filled with fresh inspiration, new resources, innovative programs, and continued opportunities to connect, educate, and empower communities through the magic of books and knowledge. Thank you for your tireless dedication to literacy, cultural heritage, and fostering lifelong learning.

30/11/2025

November 27-28, 2025

Thai Library Association (TLA) organized the 3rd National Conference on Education Management, Library and Information Science Research for SDGs: the Challenge of AI in the Academic Communications,
at Sala Thai Hall, Ambassador Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand.

The Conference included a lecture by an AI expert on the topic "The Challenges of AI in Academic Communication”, followed by Paper Presentation and Awarding of Certificates for 2025 Winners, Runners-Ups, and Honorable Mentions for Academic Paper Presentations & Posters for Researchers and Students.

30/11/2025

November 14, 2025
Thai Special Libraries Group (TSLG), Thai Library Association (TLA) organized a Workshop on "Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Better Performance in Research and Library Services" together with the 2025 Annual General Meeting, in collaboration with the Library and Information Center. National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA)
The workshop and meeting took place at NIDA with 3 guest speakers in 3 topics:

1. The Role of AI Literacy in Transforming Libraries into Knowledge Innovation Hubs
By Assoc. Prof Dr.Pramote Kuacharoen,Director of Library and Information Center. National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA);

2. Chatbot/AI Agent: Intelligent Assistant: Enhancing Service Efficiency of Digital Library: A Case Study: "Brother Lifelong"
By Mr. Khomsan Kansompearn, Administration Officer, Technology and Learning Space Division, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KLLC) Lifelong Learning Center;
3. Application of AI to Research
By Asst. Prof. Akkaranan Pongsathornwiwat, Director of the Office of Information and Digital Technology (IDT),
and Director of the Master of Science Program in LSCM (Logistics and
Supply Chain Management), Faculty of Applied Statistics, National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA).

The last session was a study visit to Library and Information Center at National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA).

30/11/2025

November 17, 2025
Thai Library Association (TLA)
by Satrara Methi Mrs. Suwakhon Siriwongworawat and Ms. Suchit Suvaphab, in collaboration with the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Foundation, by Ms. Kesara Manchusree and Dr. Krisada Sektrakul, organized a Workshop on Learning and Sharing Strategies for Transforming Public Libraries into Sustainable Learning Centers for Life-long Learning of the Communities — eLearning Space @ Lampang Library, presided over by Mr. Kritsana Pinij, Deputy Governor of Lampang Province, at the opening ceremony held on the 2nd floor auditorium of Suan Dusit University, Lampang Education Center.

This event aims to showcase the potential of transforming the library from a "bookstore" to a "public center," a space for learning, training, and career development. The project utilizes library space as a relearning space@library for reskilling/upskilling , a space for developing OTOP products, creating environmentallly friendly innovations, and enhancing the value of various handicrafts. This initiative focuses on sustainable development, improves the quality of life of local residents, and promotes lifelong learning.

This event took place in Lampang under collaboration between the Thai Library Association, the Stock Exchange of Thailand Foundation, and the Sukree Charoensuk Foundation (Lampang Let’s be young band).

22/10/2025

October 20-21, 2025, Thai Library Association (TLA) in collaboration with SET Foundation of Thailand organized a training course on “Financial and Accounting Planning for Managers of the Learning Centers in Transforming into Social Enterprises (SEs). This course is for librarians in public libraries of all regions over Thailand to manage activities in promoting lifelong learning through career development to achieve ultimate goals in strengthening Thailand’s economy, using libraries as a platform to improve the quality of life in the communities.