Silkworm Books Publishing

Silkworm Books is a publishing company based in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand. It is committed to producing well-researched and beautifully designed books, across a wide range of genres relating to Southeast Asia. While primarily focusing on publications in English, the press also eagerly presents Thai books and translations to the public, with the aim of bridging the knowledge gap and fostering scholarship and creativity across international and cultural lines. Silkworm stands at the forefront of Southeast Asia’s publishing industry, in initiating creative ventures, developing innovative partnerships, and taking a principled stand, not only on what to publish, but also on issues of knowledge and freedom. Silkworm is a member of PUBAT, and consistently works to challenge other publishers by acting as a model of excellent book publication in the region, in terms of the depth and variety of scholarship, editorial thoroughness, and the quality of creative design.