Thailand is home to a rich cultural heritage as well as fascinating history. Give your children (and yourself) a cultural fix by taking them to see Thailand in the making through the extravaganza of Siam Niramit. Can't get enough? Marvel at the unique Joe Louis Puppet Theatre at Suan Lum Night Bazaar. If you prefer a night of glitz, glam and a bit of quirk, Bangkok's famous ladyboy shows are highly recommended.
Siam Niramit
For a truly spectacular cultural production, check out Siam Niramit - a world-class spectacular performance of Thai art and cultural heritage with amazing state-of-the-art special effects. Travel back through time into the history and culture of the Kingdom of Siam. You will be captivated and entertained by this journey back into time. Also located in the complex are restaurants offering authentic Thai cuisine and cultural Thai performances. Siam Niramit provides an excellent option for a family night out in this magical city of Bangkok. Read our review and Book Siam Niramit tour here.
Joe Louis Puppet Theatre
Unlike any puppet performance you have ever seen. Instead of remaining behind screens during the performance, the puppeteers are an integral part of the show. Traditional puppets give performances of the Indian epic Ramayana (or Ramakien in Thai). This may sound like a big yawn to your little ones, but the one-hour performance is actually very entertaining, fun, light, and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Read more about this puppet show.
Located at the famed Suan Lum Night Bazaar, you can combine a visit to the theatre with a shopping trip. Although the Night Bazaar is much smaller and more limited than its day counterpart (Chatuchak Weekend Market), Suan Lum Night Bazaar is much more laid-back, relaxed and, most importantly, less sunny! Book the Joe Louis Puppet Theatre show here.
As Suan Lum Night Bazaar will officially close down around April 2007, Joe Louis Puppet Theatre will be relocated to a new venue. Watch this space for more details.
Cabaret Show
A visit to the 'Big Mango' isn't quite complete if you haven't witnessed the glitz and glam of the world-renowned ladyboy shows. Contrary to common perception, ladyboy shows offers nothing else but harmless and fun-for-all entertainment with a touch of humour. See it for yourself!
You can book the Calypso Ladyboy Show here. |
