Dance, drama, theatre and sport all have a unique Thai flavour and Thailand fiercely protects these aspects of its traditional culture…
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Thailand fiercely protects its traditional culture to ensure integrity from outside influence. Dance, drama, theatre and sport all have a unique Thai dimension and a number of cultural shows and cultural centres around the country help maintain these traditions through regular performances. Possibly the best example of this level of support is Joe Louis Theatre in Bangkok. The theatre single-handedly resurrected ‘Hun Lakhon Lek’ – a traditional form of Thai puppetry, and today, the theatre maintains the art for future generations through daily performances. Elsewhere in the country, similar efforts help maintain traditional Thai arts for future generations.
Siam Niramit (Siam - the Enchanted Kingdom) is a grandiose tour through Thai culture and history taking its audience back in time to mystical bygone eras. Quite rightly billed as a ‘World Class...
A very popular activity in Chiang Mai is attending Khantoke Dinners and Cultural Shows. There are a number to choose from and they feature a selection of traditional dances and performances unique...
Costing 3,500 million Baht, Phuket FantaSea is certainly one of Phuket’s most interesting theme parks and has quickly become a tourist destination in its own right. Promising to be the ‘ultimate...
Thailand fiercely protects its traditional culture to ensure integrity from outside influence. Dance, drama, theatre and sport all have a unique Thai dimension and a number of cultural shows and cultural centres around the country help maintain these traditions through regular performances. Possibly the best example of this level of support is Joe Louis Theatre in Bangkok. The theatre single-handedly resurrected ‘Hun Lakhon Lek’ – a traditional form of Thai puppetry, and today, the theatre maintains the art for future generations through daily performances. Elsewhere in the country, similar efforts help maintain traditional Thai arts for future generations.
‘Hun Lakhon Lek’ is the art of traditional Thai puppetry – an art being kept alive in Bangkok at the curiously named Joe Louis Theater. The brainchild of a famous Thai comedian, the theater stages...
Silom Village is a commercial operation, but has become a major hit with visitors because of its cultural offerings. The Silom Village compound comprises 15 teak buildings of such historical value...
The Thailand Cultural Centre is Thailand’s bastion of all things cultural and all things Thai. Located on Ratchadaphisek Road, it is off the usual tourist route, and if authenticity is your...
The Siam Society is a surprisingly little-known outlet for Thai and International culture. Their motto is: "Knowledge gives rise to friendship" which adequately describes the objective of this...
The Loei Province Cultural Center is located in the grounds of Ratchabhat Lori Institute some 5 kilometres from Loei municipality. It provides extensive information on the province, past and...
Must see
Thailand fiercely protects its traditional culture to ensure integrity from outside influence. Dance, drama, theatre and sport all have a unique Thai dimension and a number of cultural shows and cultural centres around the country help maintain these traditions through regular performances. Possibly the best example of this level of support is Joe Louis Theatre in Bangkok. The theatre single-handedly resurrected ‘Hun Lakhon Lek’ – a traditional form of Thai puppetry, and today, the theatre maintains the art for future generations through daily performances. Elsewhere in the country, similar efforts help maintain traditional Thai arts for future generations.
