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 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 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).

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.