National Library of Thailand - Outline History

Outline History

  • 1905 The three royal libraries were amalgamated by the royal command of King Rama V.
  • 1916 The Vajirayanana Library for the Capital City was moved to Thavaravathu Building, east of Wat Mahadhatu.
  • 1925 Collection of printed materials were house within Thavaravathu Building which was renamed “Vajiravudh Library” by the royal command of King Rama VII. All original Thai ancient manuscripts and Thai gilt book cases were transferred to Sivamokkabiman Hall and graciously renamed “Vajirayanana Library”
  • 1933 The Library was subjected to The Fine Arts Department as “Library Division”.
  • 1947 Damrong Rajanubhab Memorial Library was founded and later was transferred to the new building within Varadis Palace’s precinct on Lan Luang Road.
  • 1966 National Library was moved to Samsen Road.
  • 1972-2009 Opening of 16 National Library Branches in various provincial areas.
  • 1979 Establishment of Naradhip Centre for Research in Social Sciences within Thavaravathu Building. The centre is now demolished.
  • 1981 King Vajiravudh Memorial Hall was constructed to house royal private collections and demonstrate royal waxworks as well as Dusit Thani Experimental Democratic Cities of King Rama VI.
  • 1990 Opening of King Bhumibol Adulyadej Library Building.
  • 1994 Opening of The Princess Sirindhorn Music Library.
  • 1997 Opening of King Rama IX Music Library.
  • 1999 Opening of Lat Krabang National Library Branch.
  • 2000 Setting up King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hall as the centre of royal activities information in order to honor and commemorate royal activities by demonstrating permanent exhibition within Thavaravathu Building.

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