The Chommanard Book Prize is a distinguished Thai literary award established to honor and promote female authors. Since its inception, the prize has recognized outstanding works by women writers, alternating between fiction and non-fiction categories. The event is sponsored by the Bangkok Bank and organized by Praphansarn Publishing Co, Ltd.
The inaugural prize in 2007 was awarded for a work of fiction.
In 2010, the theme was modern non-fiction and the prize was awarded to an autobiographical work.
Awardees Thai Awardees: 2007 Judy Chan, Roi Wasan (A walk through Spring) 2010 Thanadda Sawangduean, Chan Chue Eri: Kap Prasopkarn Tang Daen (I Am Eri: My Experience Overseas) 2013 Dr. Chanwalee Srisukho, “Phrueksa Mata” (“Mother Nature”) and Sirinrampai Praphanthawee for "One Life Before Sunset 2015 Sudanee Buranabenjasatean, "Khao Tra Na Wa Mor Kha Khon" (A Physician was Branded a Murderer) 2016 Thanadda Sawangduean, Caged: Women’s Voices from a Bangkok Prison 2017 Chantara Rasimeetong, Chantana’s dreams 2018 First Runner Up, Kanaporn Samritluan, “Loke Koo Khonan” (“Parallel Worlds”) 2020 Witida Ditiecher, Roibaht (The Loop). 2021 Chaninthon Chuenphoklang, The Lost Fairy 2022 Sasivimon Notthee Suradetchamongkhon, Temple of the False Truth 2023 Ladawan Yaimanee (Pen name: Ruk2lus), White Cat of Blue Destiny 2024 Parimaphatra Waithayawongsakul, The Vampire and the Tree International Awardees:
2023 Anchalee Vivatanachai (Thai-American), Chommanard Lifetime Achievement Award
2024 Ratih Kumala, Gadis Kretek, 1st Chommanard ASEAN Women's Literary Award
2025 Lau Yee Wa, Tongueless, 1st Chommanard International Women's Literary Award
See also
List of literary awards honoring women
References