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.
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 Stadium Rama 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
   
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