In this article: Isna Marifa Leila S. Chudori
By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Originally published in Khaosod English.
Apr 03, 2026
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By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Originally published in Khaosod English.
Apr 03, 2026
When seven distinguished women writers from Southeast and East Asia gathered at the Khaosod office in Bangkok on Tuesday, 31 March 2026 — most shortlisted for the prestigious Chommanard International Women’s Literary Award — the conversation moved well beyond books, touching on country, identity, technology and the shifting role of women’s voices.
Six of the seven were among the eight shortlisted novelists, while one was a country winner. Created and sponsored by Bangkok Bank more than a decade ago, the prize celebrates outstanding female literary talent across ASEAN and China, with a 500,000-baht grand prize to be awarded later this evening. Sixty books from 10 countries were submitted for the 2025 awards.
Six of the seven were among the eight shortlisted novelists, while one was a country winner. Created and sponsored by Bangkok Bank more than a decade ago, the prize celebrates outstanding female literary talent across ASEAN and China, with a 500,000-baht grand prize to be awarded later this evening. Sixty books from 10 countries were submitted for the 2025 awards.
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