Bangkok Arts & Shows

Thailand's National Theatre is on Na Phra That Road next to the National Museum. Thai Classical dramas and other types of international arts are periodically staged here. Current programmer can be checked by telephoning the theatre (02 241342) on weekdays between 8.30 am. and 4.30 pm.

Special exhibition shows of Thai classical dancing and music are held on the last Friday and Saturday of each month, Please contact the theatre for details.

Chalerm Krung Royal Theatre
Located on New Road near the Old Siam Plaza. Thai musical dance drama or Khon is an annual event to be on stage during winter season Plays occupy the rest of the time around the year.

Music Art Center
Shares the same building with the Bangkok Bank Ltd., Phan Fa Branch. There are performances, discussions and activities on Fridays with free admission. Call 2822396 for more details.

Bangkok Playhouse
Located on Phetchaburi Road. Modern plays are presented on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. For further information, contact The Bangkok Playhouse.

Thailand Cultural Centre
Located on Ratchadaphisek Road, the Thailand Cultural centre was first opened December 1987, celebrating the 60 the birth anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. It is fully integrated venue for social education and cultural activities. The main buildings include the MAIN HALL, a 2,000 seat auditorium fully equipped for stage presentations, concerts and international conferences, the SMALL HALL, a 500 seat multi-purpose auditorium integrated with a 1,000 seat amphitheatre, and the SOCIAL EDUCATION AND EXHIBITION BUILDING which houses a cultural library and Thai Life Permanent Exhibition. The exhibition hall is open on weekdays.

The Aksra Theatre
The Aksra Theatre is a medium-sized theatre with 600 seats arranged in a horseshoe pattern. The theatre was luxuriously buil in a baroque stle and made more exquistle with beautiful, gentle and presitigious Thai arts and architecture. Thanks to its complete set of technical features that a state-of-the-art theatre should have, the Aksra Theatre lays on lavish entertainment for all guests and is ready to deliver all forms of stage shows.

The Aksra Theatre is also the house of Aksra Hoon Lakorn Lek.
Audiences can build on their great experiences at the theatre by also visiting its Scene Shop of specially designed and selected souvenirs and the Scene Bar that serves light foods and beverages that complement city views in front of the theatre.

Address: 8/1 Rangnam Road., Thanon-Phayathai, Rachathewi, Bangkok 10400
Tel: +662 677-8888 ext. 5678, Website: http://www.aksratheatre.com, Location Map


Thai Boxing or Muay Thai
Thai boxing is both a sport and a means of self defense. Contestants are allowed to use almost any part of their body: feet, elbows, legs, knees, shoulders are all ''weapons". The playing of traditional music during bouts makes for even greater excitement. There are three venues for this type of sport.

Tuition and Fees:
Fundamental Muay Thai 1-3: US$ 160 per course
Fundamental Muay Thai 4 (Professional): US$ 1,200
Muay Thai Instructors 1 & 2: US$ 288 per course
Muay Thai Instructors 3: US$ 320
Amature Muay Thai Referees & Judges (International): US$320
Professional Muay Thai Referees & Judges (International): US$320

Thai Boxing Live
Lumpini StadiumRama IV Road, Bangkok Tel: (662) 252-8765, 251-4303, 253-7702, 253-7940
Fight Nights: Tuesdays and Fridays from 6.30 p.m. Saturday afternoons 5-8 p.m., Saturday nights from 8.30 p.m.
Ticket prices: 220, 440, 1,000 baht (ringside)

Ratchadamnoen Stadium
Ratchadamnoen Nok Avenue Tel: (662) 281-4205, 280-1684-6
Fight Nights: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays, starting at 6.30 p.m.
Ticket Prices: 220, 440, 1,000 baht (ringside); special discount on Sunday nights

Channel 7 Stadium
Behind the old Northern Bus Terminal (Morchit), app. Chatuchak Park, Bangkok
Tel: (662) 272-0201
Fight Schedule: Sundays, from 1.45 p.m., third Wednesday of each month starting
at 12.00 noon.Ticket prices: Free admission

Rangsit Stadium
336/932 Prachathipat Road, Rangsit, Pathumthani
Tel: (662) 992-0099
Fight Nights: Wednesdays & Thursdays from 8.30 p.m.
Ticket Prices: 110 (women only), 220 baht

Samrong Stadium
Samrong Road, Samutprakarn Tel: (662) 393-3592
Fight Nights: Fridays and Sundays, from 8.30 pm
Ticket Prices: 100 baht for women, 200 baht for men

Omnoy Stadium
74 Moo 12 Tumbon Omnoy, Amphoe Krathumbaen, Samutsakorn
Tel: (662) 420-4317
Fight Schedule: Saturdays from 11.45 a.m. Tickets: 200 baht