Books, News, Videos, and Information about Burma and Southeast Asia

Located at
302/2 Nimmanhaemin Road, Soi 13
Chiang Mai, Thailand
To download a map to The Best Friend Library’s new location in Chiang Mai, please click here >>

The Best Friend Library – Chiang Mai is a non-profit library and information center operated completely through the efforts of volunteers and donations from supporters. The library offers books, research reports, news magazines, films, and other materials about Burma for the English-speaking community, as well as books in Burmese and ethnic languages for the Burmese population of Chiang Mai. We also offer free English classes for all migrants from Burma. The library is also a place where people can meet and discuss Burma-related issues openly and freely.

The Best Friend Library – Chiang Mai welcomed our first members in January 2010. We are currently working to build-up our collection of books and media so as to become a useful resource for the community.

The library is always seeking donations of books and other publications about Burma in English and Thai, as well as materials in Burmese, Shan, Karen, Kachin, and other ethnic languages. We also welcome monetary donations to help with library maintenance and the purchase of new resources.

Together, we will be able to further the goal of using our privileges and resources to resist repression and support those struggling for freedom in Burma.

For more information regarding making a donation, please stop by the library or send an e-mail to chiangmai@thebestfriend.org.

Download our Catalog of Materials here >>
(updated August 2011)

Download a list of recommended books on Burma >>
Download a list of recommended films on Burma >>

Thank you!

Events

Tues 30 Aug 2011
New NGOs in Chiang Mai Night
An evening to learn about and support the work of new non-profit, non-religious organizations serving the people of Northern Thailand and Burma. Find out about volunteer opportunities and other ways to get involved!
Where: Sangdee Gallery, Chiang Mai
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Entrance: free
contact: chiangmai@thebestfriend.org

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