Chommanard Book Prize

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 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
2010 Thanadda Sawangduean, Chan Chue Eri: Kap Prasopkarn Tang Daen
2013 Dr. Chanwalee Srisukho, “Phrueksa Mata” and Sirinrampai Praphanthawee for "One Life Before Sunset
2015 Sudanee Buranabenjasatean, "Khao Tra Na Wa Mor Kha Khon"
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”
2020 Witida Ditiecher, Roibaht.
2021 Chaninthon Chuenphoklang, The Lost Fairy
2022 Sasivimon Notthee Suradetchamongkhon, Temple of the False Truth
2023 Ladawan Yaimanee ', White Cat of Blue Destiny
2024 Parimaphatra Waithayawongsakul, The Vampire and the Tree

International Awardees:
2023 Anchalee Vivatanachai, Chommanard 'Lifetime Achievement Award
2024 Ratih Kumala, Gadis Kretek, 1st Chommanard ASEAN Women's Literary Award'''