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 Bangkok Bank and organized by Praphansarn Publishing Co, Ltd. ^[1]

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. ^[2]

Awardees

Thai Awardees:

• 2007 Judy Chan, Roi Wasan (A walk through Spring) ^[3]
• 2010 Thanadda Sawangduean , Chan Chue Eri: Kap Prasopkarn Tang Daen (I Am Eri: My Experience Overseas)
• 2013 Dr. Chanwalee Srisukho, “Phrueksa Mata” (“Mother Nature”) and Sirinrampai Praphanthawee for "One Life Before Sunset ^[4]
• 2015 Sudanee Buranabenjasatean, "Khao Tra Na Wa Mor Kha Khon" (A Physician was Branded a Murderer) ^[5]
• 2016 Thanadda Sawangduean, Caged: Women’s Voices from a Bangkok Prison ^[6]
• 2017 Chantara Rasimeetong, Chantana’s dreams
• 2018 First Runner Up, Kanaporn Samritluan, “Loke Koo Khonan” (“Parallel Worlds”)
• 2020 Witida Ditiecher, Roibaht (The Loop). ^[7]
• 2021 Chaninthon Chuenphoklang, The Lost Fairy
• 2022 Sasivimon Notthee Suradetchamongkhon, Temple of the False Truth
• 2023 Ladawan Yaimanee(Pen name: Ruk2lus), White Cat of Blue Destiny
• 2024 Parimaphatra Waithayawongsakul, The Vampire and the Tree ^[8]

International Awardees:

2023 Anchalee Vivatanachai (Thai-American), ChommanardLifetime Achievement Award ^[9]

2024 Ratih Kumala , Gadis Kretek, 1st Chommanard ASEAN Women's Literary Award ^[10]

See also

• List of literary awards honoring women

References

1. "Chommanard Book Prize". www.praphansarnasia.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2011-01-02.
2. "Ex-prostitute wins top women's literary prize". Bangkok Post . Retrieved 2011-01-02.
3. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-12-20. Retrieved 2011-01-02.
4. "Preuksa Mata-Suffering Mother". bookonline.praphansarn.com. Retrieved 2025-02-28.
5. "A Physician Was Branded a Murderer". bookonline.praphansarn.com. Retrieved 2025-02-28.
6. "Caged (ขังหญิง)". bookonline.praphansarn.com. Retrieved 2025-02-28.
7. "Witida Ditiecher: 9th Chommanard Book Prize". Elite Plus Magazine. 2020. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
8. Chaiyong, Suwitcha (2024-12-09). "Immortality reimagined". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-02-28.
9. "Anchalee Vivathanachai". www.eliteplusmagazine.com. Retrieved 2025-02-28.
10. Astuti, Tia Agnes. "Selamat! Gadis Kretek Raih Chommanard Women's Literary Award 2024". detikpop (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-02-28.