Bangkok--Dec 8--SET
The SET President, Mr. Kittiratt Na-Ranong, said that Maruey Knowledge & Resource Center (MKRC) has been working with Praphansarn Publishing Co., Ltd. in establishing a “literature and bestseller corner” to provide popular and bestselling books for library visitors every month starting from today.
The Managing Director of Praphansarn Publishing, Mr. Arthorn Techathada, said: “It is our pleasure working with MKRC to promote better reading habits for Thailand’s youth as well as the general public. Praphansarn will provide bestselling novels and books to the MKRC every month without charge. We will also organize special events to attract readers by inviting renowned writers to join and meet their readers.”
Mr. Kittiratt also noted that: “Cooperating with Praphansarn will not only give the MKRC visitors new, quality publications but our network libraries, under the University Networking Project in Bangkok and other provinces as well as public and community libraries will also have these publications circulated to them. The youth and general readers will then have a better opportunity to read good books.
“Moreover, Family Know-How Co., Ltd. will help publicize Praphansarn’s publications through its TV and radio programs as well as in the newspapers without charge. This will include the ‘Book Review’ section of ‘SET in the City’ which can be seen on UBC7.
“This cooperation helps publicize Praphansarn’s publications to a wider audience and, at the same time, promote better reading habits amongst the youth and general public, both in and outside Bangkok.”
Mr. Kittiratt also noted that the MKRC has been open for public service since October this year. There are, on average, 6,000 visitors each month. It is likely that the number of visitors will increase, as the library is open until 11.00 pm daily and its location is easily accessible by car, subway (Queen Sirikit Station), and bus (Nos.136 and 185).
The Maruey Knowledge & Resource Center is a modern library well equipped with various kinds of resources including books, CDs, computers for accessing finance and investment information, recommended and bestselling books in various fields plus wireless Internet access. It is open daily, including public holidays, from 08:00 — 23:00 hrs. End.