Libraries, printing and English tests
The faculty library is open Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 19:00, and every student has a free printing quota of 100 baht each semester.
Responsible office Thammasat University Library and the Language Institute
Last checked 30 September 2026
Updated 30 September 2026
Quick answers
- When is the faculty library open?
- Direk Jayanama Library, floor 5 of the Faculty of Political Science, is open Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 19:00. Details
- How much free printing do I get?
- A quota of 100 baht each semester. Details
- What does TU-GET cost?
- 800 baht for the paper test and 1,500 baht for the computer test, more if you register late. Details
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Your faculty library
The Direk Jayanama Library (ห้องสมุด ศ.ดิเรก ชัยนาม) is on floor 5 of the Faculty of Political Science. It opens Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 19:00 and closes on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.
The other faculty libraries keep different hours.
Pridi Banomyong Library
Pridi Banomyong Library (หอสมุดปรีดี พนมยงค์) is open every day from 08:30 to 21:30, except public holidays. Call 02-221-6111 ext. 7304 or email pridilibrary@tu.ac.th.
It has study rooms, a co-learning space, power sockets and phone chargers throughout, and blankets to borrow. Staff can help you find books in Thai and English.
Other faculty libraries
| Library | Location | Opening hours |
|---|---|---|
| Sanya Dharmasakti Library (ห้องสมุด สัญญา ธรรมศักดิ์) | Floors 1 to 3, Faculty of Law | Monday to Friday 08:30 to 21:30, Saturday 09:00 to 19:00, closed Sunday and public holidays |
| Puey Ungphakorn Library (ห้องสมุดป๋วย อึ๊งภากรณ์) | Floor 3, Faculty of Economics | Monday to Saturday 08:00 to 16:00, closed Sunday and public holidays |
| Sangwian Indaravijaya Library (ห้องสมุดศ. สังเวียน อินทรวิชัย) | Floor 4, Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy | Monday to Friday 08:00 to 20:00, Saturday and Sunday 08:30 to 18:00, closed public holidays |
| Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication library | Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication | Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00, Saturday and Sunday 09:00 to 17:00, closed public holidays |
Borrowing books
As an undergraduate you can borrow up to 25 books at a time, for 30 days.
- Book Delivery moves a book between Thammasat library branches, so you do not need to travel to the branch that holds it.
- Full Text Finder searches for articles, journals, e-books and theses.
Booking a study room
Pridi Banomyong Library rooms for reading, working and meetings, and its film room, are booked through the library's LINE official account.
- Add the library on LINE. Search for @Lifeonline or scan the library's QR code.
- Choose the Booking menu, then choose to book a room.
- Choose the room and the time slot.
- Confirm the booking in LINE.
The film room has streaming services.
Library of Things
The library lends equipment against your student card, either the physical card or the TU Greats App. Items include laptops, iPads, cameras, extension leads and board games.
Free printing
Every student has a free printing quota of 100 baht each semester. You can use it at these places.
- Pridi Banomyong Library, floor U2
- The computer room on floor 2 of Puey Ungphakorn Library
Both libraries are on the Tha Prachan campus.
Research and writing support
Turnitin checks your own work for plagiarism before you submit it. The free AI checker is explained in Plagiarism and AI use.
The library also runs U-Services at userservice.library.tu.ac.th/u-services (opens in a new tab).
- English abstract editing. Upload your abstract and a language specialist edits it. You get it back by email within three working days. Call 02-613-3546 or email tuabstractediting@gmail.com.
- Here to Help answers questions about the library's services and research tools.
- A Freepik and Flaticon service provides images and icons for coursework.
Computer Service Center
The Tha Prachan Computer Service Center is in the gymnasium building. It is open Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 19:00.
TU-GET
TU-GET is Thammasat's own English proficiency test. Results can support an application for credit exemption and can be compared with TOEFL iBT and IELTS scores. Check with the BIR office whether your curriculum requires a TU-GET score.
| TU-GET PBT (paper) | TU-GET CBT (computer) | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Multiple choice on paper | On a computer, all four skills |
| Sections | Structure, vocabulary and reading | Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing (30 marks each) |
| Total score | 1,000 | 120 |
| Test centre | Language Institute building, Tha Prachan | Language Institute test centre, floor 1, SC1, Rangsit |
| Fee | 800 baht (1,000 baht if you register late) | 1,500 baht (1,800 baht if you register late) |
| Results | About 5 to 7 days | About 15 days |
Scores are valid for two years. Fees change, so check the current fee and register at litu.tu.ac.th/testing/tu-get (opens in a new tab).
Related guides
- Plagiarism and AI usePlagiarism is using someone else's work or ideas without acknowledgement, and the course lecturer decides the penalty, which can be failing the course.
- The BIR curriculum and study planCohorts 64 to 67 need 127 credits and the 2568 curriculum needs 126.
- Your rights and campus facilitiesYou may wear your own clothes and the uniform that matches your gender identity, and Tha Prachan has prayer rooms, a gym and rooms you can book.
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