Qatar National Library (QNL) has received a wide range of books about Thailand from the Thai embassy.
The contribution to QNL, part of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), includes several books about the King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej, and his Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy.
Other books, offered in English and Thai, depict the history of the region, religious teachings, arts and architecture, cuisine, tourism, and language learning resources for foreigners.
Commenting on the donation, Soonthorn Chaiyindeepum, ambassador of Thailand , said: “We believe that the role of Qatar National Library will be to serve as knowledge hub. During the last visit to QNL, undertaken by my predecessor, the embassy was very impressed with the work of the team and their keen interest in obtaining more books about Thailand. Thus, we have provided more books featuring many aspects of Thai culture to the library. ”
Soonthorn Chaiyindeepum also visited Qatar Foundation’s Visitor Centre.
Chaiyindeepum donating the books to Dr Claudia Lux, Project Director of Qatar National Library.
