Bangkok National Theatre and National Museum Trip Thailand Dance

Thailand’s National Theatre, which is on Na Phra That Road next to the National Museum, features Thai classical dramas and international performances. Current programmes can be checked by telephoning the theatre on weekdays between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Located on Charoenkrung Road near the Old Siam Plaza is the Chalerm Krung Royal Theatre. Thai musical dance drama or “Khon”, are staged from January to March. Plays occupy the rest of the time around the year.


Musical Art Centre is located in the same building as the Bangkok Bank’s Phan Fa Branch. There are performances, discussions and activities on Fridays with free admission. For something completely different, visitors may like to watch Thai boxing. Known locally as Muay Thai, this spectacular sport has a growing following of fans worldwide, thanks to satellite and cable TV. Live performances are held on alternate nights at Ratchadamnoen Stadium and Lumpini Stadium. The beach resort of Pattaya offers a similar line up of night time activities, though places like Chiang Mai, Phuket and Ko Samui rely mainly on the bar and restaurant scene.

When it comes to enjoying life to its fullest, the Thai people almost certainly lead the rest of the world. This is summed up in the Thai phrase sanuk, or having fun, and there is no doubt that it is this approach to everyday life that helps make Thailand such an enjoyable place to visit. Thailand is full of opportunities to have a sanuk time, day and night. While Bangkok is the main centre of entertainment, every town and city has its share of activities dedicated to all sorts of fun and entertainment.

One of Bangkok’s great attractions is dining out. The city is full of restaurants representing just about every cuisine on this earth. But no visit to Bangkok or Thailand would be complete without sampling the local cuisine at least once. Hot and spicy, and with a hint of Chinese, Indian, Malay and even Indonesian influences, Thai cuisine has established itself as one of the world’s outstanding treats. Special mention should be made of seafood, for Thailand’s seas are full of delicious fish and crustaceans, and a seafood meal is, for many visitors, the highlight of their stay.

Thai restaurants range from the very simple, on almost every street, to the sophisticated, where a five-course meal is accompanied by a classical dance show. The city’s hotels usually boast two or three restaurants, which are likely to include French, Chinese and, increasingly, Italian cuisine. There is, in addition, a huge selection of independent restaurants serving excellent European, Japanese, Middle Eastern and American food. Bars and nightclubs can also be found in great numbers in Bangkok. The entertainment districts include Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Soi Thonglor), Royal City Avenue, Soi Sarasin and Soi 4 Silom Road.

Bangkok also has its “red light” districts of Patpong (which also boasts a lively night market), Soi Cowboy, and the Nana Entertainment Plaza. Western influences are reflected in the growing number of British-style pubs in Bangkok. These include Bobby’s Arms, the Toby Jug, the Bull's Head and Delaney’s. Several Germanstyle bars have also opened, and micro-breweries are becoming popular. Nightclubs tend to be large and on busy nights attract youngsters. The best known are Discovery and Taurus. Live music can found in several hotels. Certain bars, particularly in the Soi Sarasin district, are dedicated to jazz and blues.

 Concerts featuring international stars are becoming a more regular aspect of Bangkok’s nightlife. Leading ballet troupes and opera singers have also made appearances here. The daily English-language newspapers, such as the Bangkok Post and the Nation, carry informative listings of what is going on.