Thai Language Collection
Thai/ไทย
General Library Information in Thai/ไทย (PDF 90Kb).
The City of Sydney Library’s Thai language collection is located at Haymarket Library. It is the largest collection of Thai language books available at a Sydney public library.
The emphasis of the collection is on popular fiction and novels. The total number of items in the collection is 1,643.
Become a library member and borrow up to 20 items for three weeks.

Items Available
Choose from:
- Books
- VCDs
- Magazine: แพรว
- Newspaper: Bangkok Post (at Customs House Library)
- Children's books
- Language learning CDs (English / Thai)
Image: Thai magazine แพรว available for loan at Haymarket Library.
Browsing Collection
The Thai language book collection is a browsing collection (ie. the books are not listed on the library catalogue).
Learning English
The library provides a range of English language learning resources such as language CDs, graded readers, talking books as well as English language study books (grammar, vocabulary, writing skills etc.).
Learning Thai
Travelling overseas? Studying Thai? Language learning CDs, books and other resources are available to help you develop you Thai language skills.
Other Thai Language Collections
Fairfield Library has a collection of 532 Thai language books available for loan.
Community Organisations
Thai Australian Association of NSW
Telephone number 02 9599 4211
Fax 02 9597 7554
50 Slade Road, Bardwell Park NSW 2207
Postal address: PO Box 1, Bardwell Park NSW 2207
Services: Holds social, cultural and educational activities for the Thai and Australian community. Administers Thai language school for children and English classes for Thai adults. Produces bimonthly newsletters for members and the Thai community.
Photograph: Thai dancers in traditional dress at Haymarket Library (1992). © City of Sydney Archives
Thai Welfare Association
Telephone: 02 9264-3166
Room 204, Level 2
78 Liverpool Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Services: Provides advice and information regarding welfare services for the Thai community in Australia. Publishes newsletters and articles. Organises seminars and workshops. Runs language and other courses such as English and occupational skills for members.
Thai Language Links
Useful Thai language links include:
- Australian Taxation information
- Adult Migrant English Service
- Health information (201 brochures)
- Employment information - Centrelink