On
your visit to Thailand, you probably want to make
the most of your trip to see all categories of its
attractions; whether it is natural, architectural,
historical or cultural. Some places are best visited
during the day while some, at night. During the
night-time in Thailand, you have plenty of activities
to do. One of them is to watch shows ranging from
cultural performances to cabarets.
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BANGKOK
Thailand Cultural Centre
Ratchadaphisek Road, Huai Khwang
This is an ideal place to view all forms of cultural performances,
both national and international.
A Thai classical dance at
Thailand Cultural Centre |
Symphony
orchestra concerts are also held here regularly at night.
Besides, the centre has a hall featuring a permanent exhibition
(daytime) on the history of the Thai people, their lifestyles
and culture.
Special recommendation: If you
visit the place during the day, you should not miss going
to the nearby Siam Niramit in the evening.
A magnificent show at Siam Niramit
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Siam Niramit Thiam
Ruam Mit Road, Huai Khwang
Experience the essence of Siam* at Siam Niramit. This world
class spectacular features one of the largest stage productions
in the world in its 2000-seat theatre. Here, Thailand's art
and cultural heritage are shown by 150 performers with over
500 costumes and state-of-the-art special effects. This extravaganza
presents to you three acts as follows:
1. Journey Back to History features
four scenes: 1. Religious Faith--The Ancient Kingdom of Lanna
2. The South Sea--Trade from Overseas 3. Isan--Heritage of
the Khmer Civilization 4. The Mighty Capital--Ayutthaya.
2. Journey Beyond Imagination: The Three Realms
highlights scenes of fiery hell, the mythical Himmaphan Forest
and blissful heaven.
3. Journey Through Joyous Festivals showcases
Thai famous festivals such as Loi Krathong and Songkran.
Special recommendation: You should
arrive there 1.30 hour before show time (8 p.m.). This is
because you will be able to enjoy delicious Thai food at the
buffet restaurant here and to leisurely spend time at the
replicas of traditional houses of Thailand's four regions
-- central, north, north-eastern and south.
At each house, you will meet people dressed traditionally
according to their region. Besides, each house features outstanding
local culture. For example, at the central house, there is
a boat with a rower to take you along the criss-crossing canal.
And at the north-eastern house, the weaving process is demonstrated.
Please contact Siam Niramit for more information and reservations.
*The country had been called
Siam until Field
Marshal P. Pibulsonggram, the third Prime Minister (1938-1944)
of Thailand changed her name into
Thailand.
A khon performance at
Sala Chalermkrung |
Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre
Charoenkrung Road, Old Town
This is the first theatre in Southeast Asia to have an air-conditioning
system and was the most modern and largest one at its opening
time. King Prajadhipok (Rama VII, 1925-1935) who was fond
of films, gave an amount of money from his privy purse to
construct the theatre. Renovated in 1992, it is now a place
for cultural performances like
khon, the traditional
Thai masked drama, and retro-concerts.
Joe Louis Theatre (Naatayasala Hun
Lakorn Lek) Suanlum Night Bazaar, Rama IV Road
Here is the only place in Thailand to view
hun lakorn
lek, a show of Thai traditional small puppets, the last
surviving art of its kind in the country.
Hun Lakorn Lek
(Thai traditional small puppets) |
What attracts people's interest is the united smooth movements
of the puppets, which must be credited to the puppeteers.
PHUKET
A variety of animal-shaped lights are decorated along the
way, suggesting visitors to the twilight world of the wildlife.
