Thai
Classical
Dancing
The
easiest way
to see Thai
dancing is
combined with
a dinner and
most hotels
offer a Thai
Cultural Show.
Often Thai
dancers will
be seen in
front of the
Erwan Shrine
who will be
amusing Brahama.
The National
Theatre at
1 Na Phra That
Road (02 224
1342) often
has Thai classical
dance shows.
Thai
Puppets
Thai
puppets are
a different
kind of theatre
that can be
watched at
the Joe Louis
Theatre (02
252 9683),
located at
Suan Lum Night
Bazaar where
shows are held
every evening
at 7.30pm and sometimes at 9.30pm. The show tells the story of Hindu epic Ramayana.
Thai
Boxing
Thai
Boxing is a
sport and an
art form and
uses feet,
fists, elbows
and knees.
Special shows
are put on
at many locations
and at the
two main stadiums
at Ratchadamnoen
(02 281 4205)
and Lumphini
Stadium on
Rama IV road
(02 251 4303).
Cabaret
There
are several
cabaret shows
that have become
famous due
to the fact
that performers
are all men
( Lady Boys)
performing
as women. The
shows are fast
moving, full
of glitz and
special effects.
Try Calypso
Cabaret (02
261 6355) at
the Asia Hotel; Mambo (02
259 5128) at
Washington
Square, Sukhumvit
Soi 22; Golden Dome Cabaret (02 692 8214) at Rachadapisek Soi 18; Ratchada Cabaret Show (02 642 3704) at Ratchadapiesek Road.
