A voyage through Thai history

Posted by Sukhumwit Steve on January 26th, 2012 filed in Dining and wining, attractions

Nightly shows at Siam Niramit Theatre offer residents and visiting tourists the opportunity of viewing Thai history and culture in a beautifully choreographed stage extravaganza. The show boasts more than 100 adroit performers dressed in traditional Thai costumes and contemporary special effects and lighting technology.

The actual show commences at 20:00. Act I travels through the four main regions of Thailand, the North, Isarn, the South Seas and the Central Plains. Scenes taken from history include ancient Lanna Kingdom royal processions and traditional Khmer inspired dances. Act II explores Thai beliefs with sets from Himapaan Mystical Forest, Blissful Heaven and Fiery Hell. The third and final act showcases customs associated with Thai festivals such as Loy Krathong. Total show time is around 90 minutes.

People wishing to make an evening out of a visit to Siam Niramit can arrive early and enjoy a sumptuous buffet as well as walk through replica rural villages. Sales outlets in the villages sell traditional handicrafts from the particular region the village is set in. The buffet begins at 17:45 and has both Thai and international specialities.

Siam Niramit’s doors open at 17:30 and complimentary shuttle buses run from the Thailand Cultural Centre underground train station Exit 1 every 15 minutes from 17:00 onwards. Some friends recently went to the show and a tour package booked at their hotel, which included the buffet dinner and premium golden seats, worked out cheaper than booking it on Siam Niramit’s website. The theatre’s website at http://www.siamniramit.com/index.php provides additional details about these unique shows.