The 2026 Taipei International Book Exhibition (TiBE) is scheduled to take place at the Taipei World Trade Center from Feb. 3 to 8. Titled “Reading Is Amazing (閱讀泰精彩),” the exhibition has invited Thailand as this year’s Guest of Honor.
The press conference on Jan. 7 was attended by Deputy Minister of Culture Lee Ching-hwi (李靜慧); Taipei Book Fair Foundation Chairperson Rex How (郝明義); Kallaya Leewongchareon (李凱莉), Director of the Thai Trade Office in Taipei; Theerapat Charoensuk, Secretary General of the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (PUBAT); as well as representatives from Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, India, and Italy, along with other distinguished guests.
Organized by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) under the Thai Trade Office and the PUBAT, the Thai Pavilion—under the theme “CreaTHAIvity (泰式創意生活)”—will feature 37 publishing houses. The main exhibition will present 50 prominent Thai titles. In addition, more than ten Thai writers and creators have been invited to participate in talks and sharing sessions throughout the event.
Deputy Minister Lee noted that 2026 marks the third time Thailand has served as Guest of Honor, following previous appearances in 2009 and 2014. A diverse range of publications—including novels, children’s books, comics, and non-fiction—will be showcased, highlighting Thailand’s open and vibrant publishing landscape.
TiBE will also bring together publishers from around the world, including Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, India, and Italy, fostering global cultural exchange through books.
For more information, visit TiBE’s official website.
