In The Diplomat Lisnaree Vichitsorasatra reports that Indy Thai Literature Struggles to Find Its Voice.
Among the (disappointing) observations:
Among the (disappointing) observations:
Although there are many promising Thai writers who might write more about Southeast Asia in the future, it might be some time until Thai books reach readers in other regions. Charan Homtienthong, president of The Publisher and Bookseller Association of Thailand, said that the government doesn't place much importance on the intellectual culture of Thailand.Indeed, as I've often noted, beside the Central Asian region, Southeast Asia is one of the worst-represented in translation (especially into English). It doesn't help much when domestic support and opportunities are lacking as well.