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The
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Thailand's
National Theatre is on Na Phra That Road
next to the National Museum. Thai Classical
dramas and other types of international
arts are periodically staged here. Current
programmer can be checked by telephoning
the theatre (2241342) on weekdays between
8.30 am. and 4.30 pm. Special exhibition
shows of Thai classical dancing and music
are held on the last Friday and Saturday
of each month, Please contact the theatre
for details.
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Chalerm
Krung Royal Theatre |
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Located
on New Road near the Old Siam Plaza. Thai
musical dance drama or Khon is an annual
event to be on stage during winter season
Plays occupy the rest of the time around
the year. For current programme, contact
the theatre, Tel. 2220434, 2258757-8, 2221352,
2221753, 2221854.
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Music
art Center |
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Shares
the same building with the Bangkok Bank
Ltd., Phan Fa Branch. There are performances,
discussions and activities on Fridays with
free admission. Call 2822396 for more details.
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Bangkok
Playhouse |
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Located
on Phetchaburi Road. Modern plays are presented
on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. For further
information, contact The Bangkok Playhouse,
Tel. 31976414
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Thailand
cultural Centre |
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Located
on Ratchadaphisek Road, the Thailand Cultural
centre was first opened December 1987, celebrating
the 60 the birth anniversary of His Majesty
King Bhumibol Adulyadej. It is fully integrated
venue for social education and cultural
activities. The main buildings include the
MAIN HALL, a 2,000 seat auditiorium fully
equipped for stage presentations, concerts
and international conferences, the SMALL
HALL, a 500 seat multi-purpose auditorium
integrated with a 1,000 seat amphitheatre,
and the SOCIAL EDUCATION AND EXHIBITION
BUILDING which houses a cultural library
and Thai Life Permanent Exhibition. The
exhibition hall is open on weekdays. For
current programme at the MAIN HALL, please
call 2470028, 2470013.
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Thai
Boxing |
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Thai
boxing is both a sport and a means of self
defence. Contestants are allowed to use
almost any part of their body: feet, elbows,
legs, knees, shoulders are all ''weapons".
The playing of traditional music during
bouts makes for even greater excitement.
There are three venues for this type of
sport.
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