The Culture Ministry on Thursday launched a textbook called "The Thai History" at the Book Expo Thailand 2015 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok.
The book was compiled in response to Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha's instruction to promote nationalism and patriotism among Thai citizens and students.
Written by the Fine Arts Department, the 208-page book presents contributions about Thailand's great kings dating back to the Sukhothai era, covering a span of some 700 years.
Culture Minister Vira Rojpojchanarat said the ministry had printed 10,000 copies of book in Thai and 1,000 in English which are for sale at the National Book Fair. The book costs 130 baht in Thai and English.
The Fine Arts Department will later print 10,000 more copies for distribution to schools and libraries nationwide.
He said the app version of the book would be launched online soon and would also be available in both Thai and English.
Another edition of the book will be produced targeted particularly at young readers. It will have less content and more photos, Mr Vira said.
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