Top Publishing Companies in Thailand

The publishing industry in Thailand has undergone significant changes in recent years, fueled by technological advancements and shifts in consumer preferences. This article examines the key statistics from 2022, including GDP and employment contributions, factors contributing to growth and success, industry performance, and key trends, such as technological disruptions. We also discuss the challenges faced by the industry and its future outlook.

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MAC EDUCATION COMPANY LIMITED20 +66 2 512 0661
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MAC Education is the leading Education Solution Provider, specialised in providing schools, teachers, students, and parents variety of products and solutions for better learning. MAC Education provides formal textbooks for primary, elementary, and high school, as well as for both universities and polytechnics institutes under Thailand Ministry of Educations educational system. Over the past 35 years, MAC has been the icon of academic excellence for Thai students.

MEDIA TRANSASIA THAILAND38 +66 2 204 2391
info@mediatransasia.com

In a rapidly changing world of technological developments, a world of possibilities; change in the only constant and innovation the key to success. With constantly changing social, political and economical landscapes, dynamic enterprises quick to adapt to the new conditions while continually delivering quality will be successful. This has been the mantra and also the success formula of Media Transasia – one of Asias most diversified magazine publishing groups. The Journey began in 1977, around the time the economies of the Far East and Southeast Asia were stirring awake. Its founder, who worked at top management positions with Thomson Press publishing group in the region for close to a decade, had just acquired its magazine-publishing interests in Hong Kong and Thailand. The new company chose Bangkok as its headquarters, with publishing offices in Hong Kong and India, and associates around the globe. As the economic boom in the region began, Media Transasia launched a series of inte…

NANMEEBOOKS CO., LTD.14 +66 2 662 3000
contact@nanmeebooks.com

นานมีบุ๊คส์เป็นสำนักพิมพ์และผู้ให้บริการด้านการเรียนรู้ มีเป้าหมายส่งเสริมการอ่านและการเรียนรู้ตลอดชีวิตเพื่อสร้าง Active Citizen สำนักพิมพ์ของเราจัดพิมพ์หนังสือที่หลากหลายจากทั่วโลก รวมถึงหนังสือนิทาน เสริมความรู้ วรรณกรรมเยาวชน การ์ตูนความรู้ คู่มือเรียนเตรียมสอบ สารคดี เป็นต้น เรายังมีสถาบันนานมีบุ๊คส์อินโนเวชั่น ซึ่งเสาะหานวัตกรรมการเรียนรู้จากทั่วโลก ปรับให้เข้ากับบริบทไทย ทำงานร่วมกับครูและโรงเรียนไทย ช่วยยกระดับการเรียนรู้แบบ Personalised Learning โดยเฉพาะด้านปฐมวัย การอ่าน วิทยาศาสตร์ คณิตศาสตร์ และ STEM เรายังมีโรงแรมสำหรับคนรักหนังสือชื่อ Rain Tree Residence ที่เขาใหญ่ด้วย Nanmeebooks is a publisher and learning service provider in Thailand. Our goal is to promote lifelong reading and learning to nurture Active Citizens. We publish picture books, reference books, fiction, test prep and non-fiction for adults. Nanmeebooks Innovation Institute seeks the best learning innovation from all over the world, localize them, and work with Thai teachers and schools to offer Person…

MONO NEXT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED163 +66 2 100 8100
audit_committee@mono.co.th

MONO GROUP : Mono Group is the top Media and Content Conglomerate in Thailand who offers Rich Contents which have continually been developed and made a pleasing progress. The success of our digital TV business in the past 3 years has derived from the world-class quality contents which are fresh and accessible via all groups of audience. With this quality, MONO29 has made an excellent business growth and been able to stay at the top level in the rating of the most popular TV channels. The rapid enlargement of our customer base reflects the potential to generate revenue both in the present and the future. With the strength that lies on the ability to utilize technology, Mono Group is able to satisfy the demand of consumers in the digital era, both domestic and international, with complete entertainment services on several media platforms. Our services and products are provided through mobile internet media (news, games, and horoscope on mobile applications, MThai.com and Monomaxxx.com)…

CRESTEC THAILAND11 +66 33 048 545
info@crestec.co.th

Crestec Group (Headquarter in Hamamatsu) founded in 1984, we have expanded our business around the world to deliver a streamlined organization that can provide a complete range of services in the global market. Crestec (Thailand) was founded in 1996 to be a global leader in the center of ASEAN business by utilizing high standard Japanese quality and advanced technology. Today, we are privileged to connect with thousands of companies with exceptional services and branches in 11 countries, 31 locations around the world.

DIGITAL SOLUTION INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. (DSC)10 +66 2 103 4188
sales@dscth.com

DSC integrates and localizes Digital Media technologies that match customer’s variety of requirements for end-to-end video production, acquisition towards distribution and publishing. Established since the year 2000, DSC has been working closely with media and broadcasting enterprises, Telco and government agencies in South East Asia region to build a sustainable infrastructure that is ready to transform digitally.

AMARIN CORPORATIONS PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED73 +66 2 422 9999
job@amarin.co.th

In the beginning, it was a modest editorial team of an ensemble of friends and a few employees that Khun Chukiat Utakapan put together to set up Warasarn Baan Lae Suan Partnership Limited in fulfillment of his dream to primarily publish a magazine called “Baan Lae Suan”, with the first issue hitting the magazine rack in September 1976. At the time, it had to outsource its publication to external printing houses. Amarin Printing Partnership Limited was only founded later to print its own magazine and subsequently made its printing services to external printing orders. Albeit a small staff, the genesis was a giant step that made it possible for business expansion. Fund mobilization soon became inevitable and the small printing and publishing outfit was listed as a public company in the stock Exchange of Thailand in 1993; it was then renamed “Amarin Printing and Publishing Public Company Limited”. That same year, the Company expanded its business into distribution through the newly est…

CLICKSEE NETWORK CO., LTD.16 +66 2 105 4694
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Clicksee Network operates HostSearch.com, the largest web hosting directory (online since 1997) and provides web development services through www.ClickseeDesign.com. We also operates other websites and conducts other businesses. Check out our website for more details.

DHARMNITI GROUP | บริษัท ธรรมนิติ จำกัด (มหาชน)109 +66 2 596 0500
contact@dharmniti.co.th

From a law office to “Dharmniti Group” holding 10 companies providing services in Legal, Accounting, Auditing, Internal Audit, Training & Seminar, Publishing and Information Technology. With the vision of our leader adhering to the Way of Dharmniti, made us a journey through 70th Anniversary in 2017 and look forwards to Dharmniti 100 years in the future. The Dharmniti Group aim to be a professional institute that support customers needs, with highly experience and qualified personels, so the customers can devote their time to their company management and business expansion.

ROYALPRESS6 +66 2 539 2482
rpp@royalpress.co.th

Royalpress - Bespoke Printing and Packaging, We provide end-to-end solutions for all printing processes, and we can meet any creative challenge with our diverse range of techniques. contact us: rpp@royalpress.co.th

RIPPLES THAI VENTURE2 (blank)
david@ripples.asia

We are an international solution provider for Asian Gaming Industry. Our experienced team offers a wide range of services including international Sales and Marketing Strategies, Co-Publishing and Localization QA services. We tailor the business solutions to meet the needs of our partners to enable them to grow their gaming businesses in Asia.

ICING CREATIVE1 +66 86 408 4464
james@icingcreative.com

With more than 30 years of professional experience, ICING is where creative minds come together to showcase our portfolio and creative experience working in print and digital design, Professional Photography, Digital Marketing, CRM, Publishing, Customer Experience and Mobile Application development for one of Thailands leading real estate developer, financial sector and hospitality brands all over Southeast Asia like PACE development, Dean & Deluca, MahaNakhon, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, The Bangkok Edition Hotel, Anantara (Siam-Bangkok), Dusit Thani (Maldives), Travel & Leisure SEA, Financial Times (London), Investors Chronicle and many, many more. We love creativity and working with various companies from large public companies and NGOs to small start-ups and entrepreneurs as well. Check us out and see how we can help you. Are we any good? We hope the list of brands that weve worked with speak for themselves.

GMM GRAMMY PLC863 +66 2 669 9728
dpo@gmmgrammy.com

Grammy Entertainment Co., Ltd. was established in 1983 by two legendary pioneers of Thai music industry: Mr. Paiboon Damrongchaitham and Mr. Rewat Buddhinan. The company was first set up to operate Music and Television business. Subsequently, the success led to the expansion into other entertainment related businesses such as radio, film, concerts, Education, publishing and retail stores, which clearly enable the Group to operate on a more complete scale in the entertainment sector. In 1994, the Group was listed on Stock Exchange of Thailand as Grammy Entertainment Public Company Limited and the name was later changed to GMM Grammy Public Company Limited At present, becoming the “King of Content” is the Groups main endeavor. Under our philosophy of “Creative entertainment products and services through innovative vision and the most up-to-date technology, ensure highest of quality and social responsibilities”, we have no doubt in delivering products and services that render utmost sati…

THINKNET CO., LTD.95 +66 2 480 9990
sales@thinknet.co.th

Founded in 2000, THiNKNET is a Thai technology-based company specializing in data processing and information management aiming to create innovations. THiNKNET provides various products and services for the past 19 years. The well-known service is JobThai, the leading job search service in Thailand using a proprietary location-based solution, THiNKNET platform.

SOLUTION ONE HOLDING CO.,LTD.23 +66 2 825 2533
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Solution One Holding Co.,Ltd. is a leading content aggregator for mobile and digital content for Music and Branded Content in Thailand. The company was founded in 2000 by Mr.Karlcharn Kongkatong (CEO). Solution One specializes in 3 main areas, which are Mobile Marketing, Mobile Content and Mobile Platform. In term of Mobile Marketing, Solution One is a reseller of Mobile Advertising for SMS, Banner, Rich Media to over 100 large Enterprises in broad industry categories. In term of Mobile Content, Solution One focusing on Music and Graphic Content. For Music catalog, the company has agreement with over 30 labels and 50 artists ranging from Ch.3 and Ch7 Drama Songs (OST), Thai Pop, Jazz, Country, Traditional, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodian and Vietnamese. Solution One providing music download via local operators (Truetone, Full song, Ring Back Tone) and music streaming services (iTunes, Deezer, KKBOX, Spotify, Rdio,etc,) for music partners. The company has also been listed as a Youtube cert…

AMARIN GROUP247 +66 92 246 5615
varunee@amarin.co.th

In the beginning, it was a modest editorial team of an ensemble of friends and a few employees that Khun Chukiat Utakapan put together to set up Warasarn Baan Lae Suan Partnership Limited in fulfillment of his dream to primarily publish a magazine called “Baan Lae Suan”, with the first issue hitting the magazine rack in September 1976. At the time, it had to outsource its publication to external printing houses. Amarin Printing Partnership Limited was only founded later to print its own magazine and subsequently made its printing services to external printing orders. Albeit a small staff, the genesis was a giant step that made it possible for business expansion. Fund mobilization soon became inevitable and the small printing and publishing outfit was listed as a public company in the stock Exchange of Thailand in 1993; it was then renamed “Amarin Printing and Publishing Public Company Limited”. That same year, the Company expanded its business into distribution through the newly est…

FLYING BEAR CO., LTD.2 +66 89 117 3337
yammy@flyingbear.club

Flying Bear is a content production company based in Bangkok with mobile working space world-wide. We believe in minimalism and lean operations where the needs of our clients are always at heart of what we do. In addition to our core, were also fond of spreading the wings and flying into the new territories to conquer new challenges.

TOBACCO ASIA MAGAZINE(blank) +66 2 660 3789
thomas@tobaccoasia.com

Tobacco Asia (www.tobaccoasia.com) is published bi-monthly October Multimedia Co Ltd in two separate editions - one in English language, and one in Chinese language. Tobacco Asia is the only magazine written and edited for the entire Asia regional tobacco/tobacco-related industries, keeping its mid- and upper-management level readers informed on developments and issues important to the industry. Tobacco Asia is also the most cost-effective way for its customers to reach key decision makers and buyers throughout the Asia region. The major editorial focus is on what manufacturers need to know and all the equipment, machinery, supplies, services and tobacco leaf that go into manufacturing tobacco/tobacco-related products. Tobacco Asia has growing focus is on what the wholesale, distribution, and major retailing segments need to know and all the tobacco products and accessories available for them including NGP (vape, e-cigarettes, HNB, etc). Founding Editor: Glenn Anthony John Associate …

AMAROUND1 +66 83 071 3373
training@nextflow.in.th

Provide experienced Instructor and consultant service on Adobe technology and IT field, such as, PhoneGap, Adobe AIR, HTML5, Flash, Stage 3D, Adobe Edge Animate, Adobe Edge Reflow. We also have a special team for implement digital publishing, cross-platform mobile application, and augmented reality.

MASALA MAGAZINE THAILAND18 +66 81 817 4391
hottalk@masalathai.com

Since its establishment in 2009, Masala has become the definitive voice of Thailands dynamic Indian community. As the first and only multimedia platform of its kind, Masala aims to capture the essence of the vibrant Thai-Indian lifestyle by bringing readers the best in food, fashion, travel and trending news, while also chronicling the stories of our diverse community members and exciting society happenings as they transpire.

Top Publishing Companies in Thailand

Key Statistics from 2022: GDP and Employment

In 2022, the publishing industry in Thailand contributed approximately 0.5% to the nation's GDP. The industry employed around 50,000 people, accounting for roughly 0.12% of the total workforce. Over the past five years, the publishing industry has experienced an average growth rate of 2.5% annually, driven primarily by the digital transformation and changes in consumer behavior.

Factors Contributing to Growth and Success

Government Initiatives

The Thai government has implemented several initiatives to support the growth of the publishing industry, including promoting a reading culture and providing financial support to local publishers. In addition, the government has established the National Book Development Council to guide the development of the publishing sector and ensure its alignment with national objectives.

The Rise of Digital Publishing

The growth of digital publishing has significantly contributed to the success of the publishing industry in Thailand. The rise of e-books, audiobooks, and online magazines has created new opportunities for local publishers and authors, allowing them to reach a broader audience and compete in the global market.

Consumer Preferences

Changes in consumer preferences have played a pivotal role in the growth of the publishing industry in Thailand. As consumers increasingly seek convenience and instant access to content, digital publishing platforms have become more appealing. This shift has led to increased demand for digital content, driving growth within the industry.

Industry Growth and Comparison to Previous Years

The publishing industry in Thailand has experienced modest growth in recent years, with an average annual growth rate of 2.5% since 2018. This growth has been driven primarily by the digital transformation and changes in consumer behavior. In 2022, digital publishing experienced a 7% growth rate, while traditional print publishing witnessed a 1% decline, reflecting the shift in consumer preferences towards digital content.

Key Trends, Including Technological Disruptions

Technological Innovations

Technological advancements have had a significant impact on the publishing industry in Thailand. Innovations such as print-on-demand, e-reading devices, and artificial intelligence have disrupted traditional publishing models and created new opportunities for publishers and authors. As technology continues to evolve, it is expected to play an even more prominent role in shaping the industry's future.

Self-Publishing and the Democratization of Content

The rise of self-publishing platforms has democratized content creation, allowing authors to bypass traditional publishing gatekeepers and directly reach their audience. This trend has increased competition within the industry and forced publishers to adapt to the changing landscape.

Challenges

The publishing industry in Thailand faces several challenges, including the need to adapt to the rapidly changing digital landscape and increased competition from global players. Moreover, the industry must navigate the complexities of copyright protection and the increasing prevalence of piracy.

To overcome these challenges, the industry must continue to invest in technology and innovation, develop strategies to combat piracy, and adapt to the evolving preferences of consumers. Collaboration between the government, private sector, and stakeholders will be crucial in ensuring the industry's sustainable growth.

Future Outlook

The future outlook for the publishing industry in Thailand remains cautiously optimistic, as the digital transformation continues to create new opportunities and challenges. The ongoing shift in consumer preferences towards digital content, coupled with the growing popularity of self-publishing platforms, is likely to shape the industry's trajectory in the coming years. The Thai government's commitment to promoting a reading culture and supporting local publishers will also play a significant role in the industry's growth prospects.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the publishing industry in Thailand has experienced modest growth in recent years, driven primarily by digital transformation and changing consumer preferences. Government initiatives and the rise of digital publishing platforms have contributed to the industry's growth, while technological innovations and the democratization of content have disrupted traditional publishing models. Although the industry faces several challenges, including adapting to the digital landscape and navigating copyright complexities, its future outlook remains cautiously optimistic. By leveraging the ongoing trends, investing in technology and innovation, and fostering collaboration between stakeholders, the publishing industry in Thailand has the potential to continue its growth and adapt to the evolving demands of the digital age.

As the publishing industry in Thailand navigates the digital transformation, the role of education and workforce development becomes increasingly important. Ensuring that publishers, authors, and other industry professionals have the necessary skills to adapt to the changing landscape is essential for the industry's long-term success. This will require collaboration between educational institutions, government agencies, and private sector organizations to develop and implement targeted training programs, curricula, and resources focused on digital publishing, content creation, and marketing.

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By Melissa Goh
Published on 30 May 2023