Nine Executive Board Members Resign from Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand
Nine members of the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (PUBAT) executive board have resigned, calling for a new election for the association's president.
According to a report by Matichon Online on November 10, 2026, nine executive board members of the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (PUBAT) have officially submitted their resignations. This mass departure of leadership has triggered a formal demand for the organization to hold a new election to select a new association president. The resignations represent a significant shift in the governance of one of Thailand's key literary and publishing organizations. For residents and those involved in the local creative or publishing sectors, this development may signal upcoming changes in the management of major national book fairs and industry advocacy efforts. At this stage, the specific reasons behind the collective resignation have not been publicly detailed by the departing members. Furthermore, it remains to be confirmed when the association will schedule the requested election or how the current interim leadership plans to maintain operations during this transition period. Stakeholders are advised to monitor official announcements from PUBAT for updates regarding the association's future direction and the timeline for the leadership vote.
