# สำนักพิมพ์สำนักนิสิตสามย่าน - **Website:** - **Primary alias:** `samyanpress.org` - **Founded:** 2017 - **Employees:** 2+ - **Location:** Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand - **Company kind:** EDUCATIONAL ## Description Sam Yan Press is a renowned brand in the publishing industry, known for its commitment to promoting democracy, human rights, and social change. Founded by Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal and his student colleagues at Chulalongkorn University, Sam Yan Press provides a platform for students to express their thoughts and opinions through writing and translating books. The brand's name, Sam Yan, pays homage to the local community surrounding the university, highlighting its importance and the need to preserve its identity. Sam Yan Press believes in the power of writing and translating as effective tools in the fight for democracy. They engage in various activities such as critical thinking, creative writing, proofreading, editing, and designing book covers to contribute to this cause. Sam Yan Press has a diverse collection of books that tackle important social issues. They focus on international unity, youth cooperation, justice, nonviolence, and democracy. Some notable works include translations of essays by Martin Luther King Jr., Liu Xiaobo, and an interview with Joshua Wong. They have also published works by thinkers such as Isaiah Berlin, Timothy Snyder, Hannah Arendt, Vaclav Havel, Gene Sharp, and many more. The brand's advocacy extends to animal rights, where they raise awareness about the treatment of animals in Thailand and the world. They aim to educate the society about environmental, moral, and ethical responsibilities through various books on Animal Rights, including 'Why Vegan?' by Peter Singer. Sam Yan Press also focuses on the issues of the Milk Tea Alliance and Chinese dissidents. They believe in preserving freedom, liberty, and global solidarity by translating works of Chinese dissidents and ethnic intellectuals into Thai. They feature renowned authors like Liu Xiaobo and Ilham Tohti and collaborate with the Milk Tea Alliance to provide insights into the resistance movements in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Another area of focus for Sam Yan Press is secular Buddhism. They aim to revive and reinterpret Buddhist culture in Thailand, making it more open and vibrant for young people. They have published books on Secular Buddhism by Stephen Batchelor and Martin Hagglund, which challenge traditional beliefs in light of the uncertainties of the modern world. Education is another important aspect for Sam Yan Press. They actively question and advocate for change against authoritarianism in schools and universities. They promote freedom of speech, assembly, and expression among students, encouraging them to challenge authoritarian regimes. The brand also supports feminist voices through its branch, Feminist Sam Yan. They have published works like 'Men Explain Things to Me' by Rebecca Solnit, aiming to highlight and address gender inequality in society. Sam Yan Press operates with the help of both students and professors who dedicate their time as editors and translators, promoting free thought and solidarity in the pursuit of democracy. They believe that their work will contribute to a better world by bridging diverse knowledge and promoting human rights. Through workshops and projects, they collaborate with progressive movement groups and student organizations to create a more equal world. As a brand, Sam Yan Press values cooperation, perseverance, self-examination, and freedom of thinking and expression. It is a pillar of support for democracy, with a strong commitment to furthering the understanding and promotion of culture, literature, and social change. ## Industries - 🍿 Books and Literature _(under Arts and Entertainment)_ - 🍿 Arts and Entertainment ## Links - [twitter](https://twitter.com/SamYanPress) - [instagram](https://instagram.com/Samyanpress) - [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/samyanpress) - [facebook](https://facebook.com/NisitSamyan) ## Logos & icons - logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idaeq_86y4/w/455/h/392/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1772132223898) - icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idaeq_86y4/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1772132224023) ## Colors | Name | Hex | Theme | | --- | --- | --- | | Thunderbird | #b21722 | accent | | Mine Shaft | #222222 | dark | | Silver Sand | #bbc0c4 | light | ## Fonts - var(--s-heading) — asset _(custom)_ - var(--s-body) — asset _(custom)_ ## Imagery - banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idaeq_86y4/w/1500/h/500/id9nBShgKX.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1772132224231) --- _Source: _ _See [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) for a full list of agent-readable pages, and [/auth.md](/auth.md) for how agents authenticate._