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Siam Niramit is a grandiose tour through
Thai culture and history taking its audience
back in time to bygone eras. This extremely
lavish 80-minute state-of-the-art production
is resplendent with live elephants, magical
illusions, aerial performances, acrobatics,
pyrotechnics, special effects, stunts and
an elaborate costumed cast. Come for just
the show or enjoy a traditional Thai supper
beforehand as well.
19 Tiamruammit Road, Huay Kwang,
Bangkok 10320 Tel: +66 (0) 2649 9222
www.siamniramit.com
MasterCard
• 15% discount
(Valid till 31 August 2008)
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Probably unlike any other puppet performance
you have seen, the puppeteers
in this theatre do not remain behind
screens during the performance,
they are actually ‘performers’; an
integral part of the show. The theatre
gives traditional performances based
on the epic Ramayana (or Ramakien
in Thai) which is full of intriguing and
sophisticated plots and sub-plots that
are divided into several episodes.
Some people may think this show
sounds terribly highbrow and boring,
we assure you, however, that this is far
from the truth. The choreography and
co-ordination of the puppeteers as
they move around the stage, is esmerizing.
Each puppet is controlled by
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in perfect harmony to produce the
incredibly life-like human movements
of each puppet.
The puppeteers—fully visible throughout
the performance—are classically
trained dancers who imitate the movements
of the puppets to literally bring
them to life, capturing gestures and
nuances. During the performance, the
puppets are brought out into the audience
area - Hanuman the white monkey
king mischievously moves among
the audience, while the female puppet |
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cleverly charms the men.
The show lasts one hour, from 7:30-8:30, just long
enough for the audience to appreciate the subtlety
and skill of the performance. The foyer contains an
area that documents the history of the theatre and a
display of how traditional masks are made.
Located in Suan Lum Night Bazaar, off Wireless Road,
you can combine a visit to the theatre with a shopping
trip.
The Night Bazaar is a much smaller (and
cooler) version of the famous Chatuchak Weekend
Market, selling smart souvenirs, clothes, lighting,
candles and lifestyle items - at incredibly good prices
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Chalermkrung Royal Theater or
Sala Chalermkrung has a rich
history as it was Thailand’s first
air-conditioned cinema. Today,
it specializes in traditional Thai
dances especially the ‘Khon’ performances.
The ‘Khon’ performances in Chalermkrung
Royal Theater normally
last about two hours. These dance
performances basically follow one
of the storylines of the Ramakien,
primarily focusing on different aspects
of the myths and legends in
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On top of this, Khon is Thailand’s classical masked dance
that is regarded as one of the most refined of performing
arts. It was originally limited to the royal court. Performances
are extremely expensive to produce, requiring
lavish costumes, elaborate masks, headgears and stage
accessories that require highly skilled craftsmen to create.
Additionally, dancers are usually trained for several years
to master all the intricate movements of all the characters,
which are vital to intricately tell the story.
Khon at Sala Chalermkrung is performed every Friday and
Saturday at 8.30 pm.
For Tickets and other information call
Sala Chalermkrung at Tel: 0 2224 4499 or Thai Ticketmajor
at Tel: +66 (0) 2262 3456, or visit www.thaiticketmajor.
com for reservation. For more information about Sala
Chalermkrung and the performance schedules visit www.
salachalermkrung.com
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Alcazar Cabaret Show One should
not leave Pattaya without seeing the
Alcazar Show. Over 400 talented
artists & entertainers combined with
state of the art computerized lighting
system and effects of the “Studio
Colors & Circle Surround Sound
DTS System” means entertainment
on a grand scale.
A legend of Pattaya this is a spectacle
not to be missed, as all these
gorgeous entertainers in their almost-
criminally revealing outfits…are
all transsexuals and transvestites.
Showtimes are 18.30, 20.00, and
21.30. To reserve tickets call +66 (0)
3842 8746 or +66 (0) 3842 9212 |
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Calypso Founded in 1988, Calypso Cabaret
has long been hailed as one of the transsexual
cabaret show pioneers in Thailand.
Conveniently located in the Asia Hotel and easily
accessible by BTS (Ratchathewi), Calypso
Cabaret delivers extravagant Broadway-style
shows, as well as Thai classical dance, a
comical Geisha repertoire, Chinese ballads
and much more.
Two performances are held every night (20:15
and 21:45). Tel. +66 (0) 2653 9361-2
Tiffany Cabaret While Thailand has a long
tradition in the performing arts, it also has
much more contemporary entertainment that
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shouldn’t be missed. One of the best known
is first the Tiffany Show, the region’s first and
largest truly transvestite show. Performing
nightly in their new and ‘decadent palace’
in the beach resort Pattaya, these incredible
female impersonators give startling performances
of the most famous divas.
For reservations, call +66 (0) 3842 9642
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reggae, jazz and blues.
A vibrant and boisterous
district, Khaosan is the name
of a short road that connects
many other small streets in
an otherwise quiet part of
town called Banglamphu. It
is known by many as a decompression
zone and ‘base
camp’ for backpackers and
travelers from all over the
world as they journey on to
explore the rest of Thailand
and SE Asia. Here, they can
enjoy a wide range of accommodation,
cheap eats,
eclectic shopping, and a
multitude of bars, pubs and
clubs concentrated in an easily walkable locale.
This neighborhood is replete with guesthouses
that often have street-level restaurants or bars
that make socializing with fellow travelers a common
activity for anyone who stops in. Despite
being a touristy district, many Thai locals also
frequent the area to indulge in the nightlife, with
offerings by DJs spinning dancehall, hip-hop,
drum & bass and house while live musicians can
be found performing rock, pop, indy, ska, reggae,
jazz and blues.
Khaosan
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people-watching. Another lively spot
is Wild Orchid Villa, an open-plan
restaurant adorned with colorful hanging
lamps, a random assortment of
artwork on the walls and wood-carved
statues scattered throughout. The
menu contains Thai and Western food,
while the customers are mostly foreign
tourists. On the other end of things, a
totally different vibe can be felt at Raan
Kin Duum.
The inside is dark, smoky and popular
among older university students eating,
drinking and singing along to the
live Thai cover bands.
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Within this network of alleyways one can
find a place to suit every mood, budget,
taste and state of presentability—from the
quiet tranquility of tucked-away Hippie de
Bar, to the (comparatively) upscale atmosphere
of Silk Bar or the crude charms of
a makeshift cocktail shack complete with
plastic stools and ghetto blaster.
Eating while drinking and gathering
around a table with friends is characteristically
Thai and many restaurant bars
offer that choice. Dong Dae Moon serves
up Korean cuisine and has a bar upstairs
with a pool table and DJ as well as outdoor
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Tom Yum Kung is a mellow
place to hear soft music and
dine on scrumptious Thai
food while sitting in an outdoor
courtyard away from
traffic and the bustling activity
of Khao San Road.
For non-alcoholic drinks
and al fresco evening gettogethers,
both True Caf?
and Starbucks have lovel
garden patios along with cozy indoor sofas and
plush chairs to lounge on.
The more popular venues for dance music lovers
include Immortal, Lava Bar and The Club, with
local DJs bringing in the crowds most nights. For
those who don’t prefer the thundering sounds
of electronic beats, there are quite a few bars
and pubs with live music. Brick Bar and Shamrock
are especially notable for their slick bands
and popularity among both locals and visitors,
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late-night spot for shisha on the
outdoor rooftop, listening to live
reggae or indoors for anyone still
wanting a pulsating club environment.
Bar Bali
58 Phra Athit Road
Tel. +66 (0) 2629 0318,
Open Daily: 17:00 – 01:00 hrs.
Brick Bar
265 Khao San Road
Tel. +66 (0) 2629 4477,
Open Daily: 18:00 – 01:00 hrs.
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Phra Athit Road,
Open Daily: 17:00 – 01:00 hrs.
The Club
123 Khao San Road,
Tel. +66 (0) 2629 2255
Open Daily: 21:00 – 01:00 hrs.
Dong Dae Moon Bar and
Restaurant
45/1 Rambutri Road,
Tel. +66 (0) 8 4768 8372
Open Daily:
Restaurant:
10:00 – 24:00 hrs.
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Gazebo Club and Restaurant
3rd floor Chakraphong Road,
around the corner from Gullier’s,
Tel. +66 (0) 2629 0705
Open Daily: 20:00 – late
Hippie de Bar
46 Khao San Road,
Tel. +66 (0) 2629 3508
Open Daily
Immortal Bar
Bayon Building,
Khao San Road,
Tel. +66 (0) 8 1750 0591
Open Daily: 18:00 – 01:30 hrs.
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Lava Club
29 Bayon Building,
Khao San Road,
Tel. +66 (0) 2281 6565
Open Daily: 20:30 - 1:30 hrs.
Lula Bar
Phra Athit Road,
Tel. +66 (0) 8 6097 7769
Open Daily: 18:00 +
Raan Kin Duum
Phra Athit Road,
Tel. +66 (0) 2629 1177
Open Daily: 18:00 – 01:00 hrs. |
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