Who are we?

Baan Books (Thai for “House of Books”) was founded in 2024 upon one simple belief: access to books can change a life. That was certainly the case for the founder, Pei, who has sold over 7 million books as an author and book publisher. Since books impacted his life so much, he wanted to extend access to all.We serve communities by funding starter libraries in underserved areas all around Thailand.We also fundraise for school tuition, organize charity drives, fund teacher salaries, and provide holistic education (arts, music, physical fitness, vocational).We want to create real, sustainable infrastructure, not just a feel-good band-aid.

Our Mission

We are on a mission to create 60 libraries across Thailand in the next 10 years.In many Thai communities, schools lack even a basic reading corner. Children grow up without access to diverse, engaging books. Without books: literacy falls behind, curiosity shrinks, and opportunity narrows.Libraries change that trajectory, and we do it with some of the biggest book publishers, international schools, and non-profits in Thailand.

Strategic Partners

We work alongside book publishers, international schools, educators, and non-profit partners throughout Thailand who believe in long-term change. Our partners help us identify underserved communities, curate meaningful book collections, and support implementation on the ground. Every collaboration is built on sustainability, accountability, and shared impact.

Our Impact

We expand thoughtfully, prioritizing long-term partnership and local leadership before scale. Currently in Bangkok, Chumphon, and Nonthaburi.Click below for more.

← Back

2025 December. Tuition Donation to Bang Sue Slum Community Children

Baan Books donated 20,000thb towards tuition for Bang Sue slum community children

2025 November. Baan Books Traveling Library On the Move

This marks the second phase of the pilot program of the traveling library concept, which will continue touring schools across northern Bangkok and Nonthaburi over the next few years. In collaboration with Pattanawit Schools and Sripathum University.

This new location welcomed the books with a movie and movie ticket–themed launch to make reading fun and memorable.

2025 June. Book Donation to Sorso Volunteer Foundation

Baan Books donated 400 books to Sorso Foundation, supporting their efforts to serve children in Bangkok’s slum communities with educational and reading materials.

2024 December. Clothing Drive for iCare Thailand Foundation

Baan Books organized a donation drive that collected over 30 bags of clothing and school supplies, which were distributed to communities in Bangkok’s underserved areas through iCare Thailand Foundation.

2024 September. Book Donation to the Education for Development Foundation

Baan Books donated 400 books to enrich the libraries of rural schools and educational centers in Chumphon, Thailand—impacting over 600 children with greater access to reading resources.

2025 June. Traveling Library pilot program at Pattanawit School

Baan Books donated 450 books to Pattanawit School in Nonthaburi, Thailand, collaborating on a pilot program for the “Traveling Library” initiative. The books will rotate between schools each semester, and every student received a personalized “book passport” to encourage lifelong reading habits.

2025. Education Support for Sorso Volunteer Foundation

Baan Books funded a teacher’s salary for Sorso’s weekly events, sponsored a set of musical instruments, and helped recruit volunteers to expand access to arts and education.

← Back

document.querySelectorAll('a[href="#impactModal"]').forEach(function(btn){ btn.addEventListener("click", function(e){ e.preventDefault(); document.getElementById("impactModal").style.display = "block"; }); }); function closeModal(){ document.getElementById("impactModal").style.display = "none"; } window.onclick = function(event) { var modal = document.getElementById("impactModal"); if (event.target == modal) { modal.style.display = "none"; } }

• Libraries and Projects

Sponsor A Library

If you are interested in contributing or collaborating, we would love to hear from you.1,000 thb → 10 books
20,000 thb → become our partner and help us select books for delivery
50,000 thb → full library98% of donations go directly to benefiting our partner communities, and 2% is spent on operations.