The Chommanard Women’s Literary Award, celebrates outstanding female literary talent from ASEAN, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Sponsored by Bangkok Bank, the award highlights cultural relevance, social impact, and literary excellence. Originally established over a decade ago to honor exceptional Thai female authors, the award has since evolved to embrace a regional platform. A shortlist will be announced for each eligible country, and one winner may be selected per country only if the jury agrees the work meets the award’s standards.
500,000 THB (approximately 15,000 USD) will be awarded to one outstanding female author among all submissions.
One author may be selected as the Country Winner from the shortlist of each eligible country, only if the jury agrees the work meets the award’s standards. Country Winners will receive a monetary award of 40,000 THB (approximately 1,200 USD)
All decisions by the judges are final and binding.
Winning titles will be considered for Thai translation, subject to mutual agreement on terms, including royalties, contract conditions, and a five-year rights agreement with the host, who holds the first option on Thai publication rights. For titles that the jury or editor find especially suitable for publication in Thai, whether preselected or chosen as editor’s choice, the host will support them by assisting in connecting with other potential publishers through our literary agency, Elite Creative. This initiative is designed to broaden opportunities for winning and selected titles, ensuring their greater visibility and accessibility to Thai readers.
Part of the Thai Pavilion at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2025’s fringe event.
The objective of this event is to announce our shortlisted books will be available in Thailand by our official book seller partner, Asia Books.
The objective of the event is to invite the Finalist to Bangkok, to do meet & greet with the audience.
Only 3-5 Grandfinalist will be invited to the Awarding Night at Chatrium Riverside Hotel to receive the award and give speech.