If you’re thinking about starting to invest in stocks but don’t know where to begin, a stock book may really be the best place to start. I’ve read many books about investing before, and I’ve found that some of them genuinely help open up new perspectives.

Actually, the first book you should read is **เพาะหุ้นเป็น เห็นผลยั่งยืน** by **คุณกวี ชูกิจเกษม**. This book is written in a very easy-to-understand way—nothing complicated. Once you finish it, you’ll be able to understand the basics of long-term investing to a fairly good extent. The examples in the book are all Thai stocks, which helps you understand the context of the Thai market well.

Another very well-known book is **The Intelligent Investor** by **Benjamin Graham**. This book is regarded as a bible for investors. The author clearly explains stock selection and risk management, but it’s worth noting that the language is fairly heavy and parts of the content are outdated—some sections may not be suitable for today’s market.

For those who like reading in story form and with a “break it down” style, **กลยุทธ์การเล่นหุ้นในภาวะวิกฤต** by **ดร.นิเวศน์ เหมวชิรวรากร** is a good choice. After reading it, you won’t feel bored. It’s especially suitable for beginners who want to learn how to actually trade stocks.

If you want to study stock selection in greater depth, **One Up On Wall Street** by **Peter Lynch** is worth reading. This gentleman is a highly successful fund manager, and the book explains how to find stocks with high potential. The language is easier to understand than **The Intelligent Investor**.

Finally, **Buffettology** by **Mary Buffet** and **David Clark** is a book that reveals investment tips from Warren Buffett. This book is really fun to read. If you want to know what the world’s richest investor thinks like, this is the one to read.

Personally, I recommend starting by suggesting and choosing stock books written by Thai authors first, because the examples and phrasing are easier to understand. Then you can study foreign books afterward.

You don’t need to rush to read all 5 books at once. Start with the one that looks most interesting to you first. After you finish it, move on to the next one. Doing it this way will help you figure out what your own investing style is like, and each stock book will gradually help you understand even more deeply.

The truth is, no one succeeds in the stock market without reading anything at all. The more you read, the better you’ll understand. And once you understand, your investment decisions will become much more confident. Now, if you’ve finished reading and still don’t know where to start investing, try starting with investing in the Thai stock index first—this is a safer way to learn. Then, you can study individual stocks and foreign stocks afterward.