Bangkok Theatres

National Theatre
Classical Thai drama, musicals and cultural events.
Next to the National Museum 2 Rachini Road, Sanam Luang (02 222 1352)

Joe Louis Puppet Theater
A live puppet show based on the ancient Ramayana a classic Hindu epic. The puupets are very life like and is a popular show for visitors.
Suan lum Night Bazaar (02 252 9683)

Siam Niramit Theatre
Areal extravaganza with many performers, scene changes and effects. The show runs nightly an dhouses 2000 people. Tiam Ruannit Road (02 649 9222)

Thai Chalerm Krung Royal Theatre
A range of performances, some modern and some classical.
66 Charoen Krung Road, Phra Nakhon (02 222 8757)

Thai Patravadi Theatre
An outdoor theatre on the other side of the Chao Phraya river opposite the Grand Palace. 69/1 Soi Wat Rakhang, Arun Amarin Road (02 412 7287)

Ban Chang Thai
Thai puppet shows and Thai boxing is held at certain times of the year. Located on Soi 10, Ekkamai Road, Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok (02 391 3807).

Thai Cultural Center
A venue for both local and international performances.
Ratchadaphisek Road, Huay Kwang (02 247 0028).

Bangkok Playhouse
Different shows put on by local and visiting groups. Located on Phetchaburi Road (02 679 8548).