CALYPSO CABARET
Read moreThis cabaret, located in the grand Asian gallery The Riverfront, is famous for its ladyboy shows. The show, inspired by the best cabarets in Las Vegas and Paris, is remarkable and flamboyant, a mix of the comical, the sexy and the strange. The impersonations and skits are all outstanding. Songs in English, Thai but also in Chinese, Japanese or Korean to satisfy the international clientele in the room. Possibility to have dinner on the spot. A very good time to share with the whole family.
SIAM NIRAMIT BANGKOK
Read moreThe most grandiose and impressive local show traces seven centuries of history of the Kingdom of Siam. 150 artists participate in this fresco whose costumes and special effects are amazing. 2,000 people attend this American-style show every night. However, it is a pity that animals, especially elephants, are still part of the show... But we're in Thailand. Tickets are sold at a high price on the website, but with a bit of mischief you can buy them much cheaper through a travel agency...
PHUKET FANTASEA
Read moreIt's an amusement park for children's enjoyment. In the evening, an American-style fairy-tale show on a Siamese theme, of course, with considerable resources (dancers, acrobats, pyrotechnics, etc.). Unfortunately, as is still fashionable in Thailand, the show features elephants... Buffet dinner available on site. Photos and telephones are forbidden during the show, and you'll have to queue to leave them... and again to retrieve them.
PARIS FOLLIES CABARET
Read moreExtravagance of the costumes and dances, for a unique and pleasant moment, the whole animated by transformists more and more pros... Three shows per evening in this cabaret featuring ladyboys, knowing that the first one is adapted to an audience of all ages and the two following ones a little more ole. Each performance lasts a little less than an hour. The shows are full of humor and you can also take pictures with the dancers after the show. A good time to spend, even without being a fan of the genre.
THE NATIONAL THEATRE
Read moreAdjacent to the National Museum, the National Theatre programmes traditional Thai dances and music, very exotic shows for the western visitor. Khon's shows are breathtaking: the actors wear traditional masks, the costumes are incredibly fine, and the shows are set to the millimetre. The season runs from November to May, but music and dance performances take place on the last Fridays and Saturdays of each month. For connoisseurs and the curious.
BRITISH COUNCIL
Read moreLocated in the Wittayakit building, the British Council Siam Square offers English courses in Bangkok. This allows students to find time slots to suit their busy schedules.
GOETHE INSTITUT
Read moreThe Goethe-Institut in Bangkok, Thailand, is a language school offering online courses and on-site services.
TIFFANY'S SHOW PATTAYA
Read moreIt is a colorful cabaret show, Moulin Rouge type but with exclusively transvestites as performers. The show has been running for over 45 years in Bangkok, and is now being exported to a building opened in 2018. Colorful costumes with feathers, choreography adjusted to the millimeter, lighting and sound of great quality, grandiose scenery. For fans of the genre and for others. Possibility to take pictures but not to film. It is the occasion to spend a pleasant evening even if the show is clearly oriented to satisfy the (numerous) Chinese customers.
SIAM NIRAMIT PHUKET
Read moreBefore the show you can walk around the traditional Thai village and participate in various activities. This is a great show highlighting Thai culture in all its facets throughout the country's history. Beautiful sets and costumes. One downside, however, is the presence of elephants trained to do Hula Hoop and other acrobatics... A real sadness, but little by little the mentalities change, as well in Thailand as among the tourists... Transfer to and from your hotel taken care of.
CHIANG MAI CABARET SHOW
Read moreHere's your chance to spend a pleasant evening in good spirits. Ever dreamed of seeing Rihanna, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj and Whitney Houston all on the same stage? Then you've come to the right place! Of course, they're transformers, for a ladyboy show suitable for all ages. The costumes are superb, the music a little loud, and the energy and sympathy of the performers are infectious. Our only regret is the incessant requests for tips. An entertaining show located in Anusarn market, close to Night Bazaar.
THAILAND CULTURAL CENTER
Read moreThis cultural centre opened its doors in April 1987. Regular performances are organized there. The programming of quality ballets and operas is becoming more and more frequent, but the prices are still quite high. Philharmonic concerts or Broadway-style shows can also be seen here. On the other hand, shows to promote local art are often free of charge. On the second floor there is a small museum dedicated to rice cultivation, language and literature, Thailand and the world, and the history of the country.