Recent Releases
📖 Beloved… Auto Tiew (2021) – This book tells the story of a janitor at the Faculty of Political Science, capturing the unseen struggles and dedication of university workers who keep the academic world running. Through storytelling, it sheds light on the lives of those often overlooked in the university ecosystem.
📖 When Divine Faces Eviction (March 2025) – A newly published biography of P’Nok, the devoted caretaker of a historic shrine facing displacement. This book explores her life, struggles, and unwavering commitment to preserving this sacred space amid urban development pressures.
Upcoming Releases
🔜 The Fruit Vendor’s Story (2025) – A tribute to a famous elderly fruit seller in Chulalongkorn University who passed away due to COVID-19 in 2020. This book will collect his life stories, eulogies from those who knew him, rare photographs, and interviews with his children, preserving his legacy and the role he played in the community.
🔜 The Professor Who Dared to Think (2025) – A biography of a retired professor from the Faculty of Political Science who faced legal charges for advising a thesis critical of the monarchy. As a pioneer of alternative International Relations studies in Thailand, her story, told through interviews with students and colleagues, reveals the struggles and impact of academic freedom in Thai higher education.
At Sam Yan Press, we remain committed to publishing the stories that matter—voices from the margins, histories that challenge power, and narratives that shape our collective memory. Stay tuned for more updates!