Bangkok to get new world-class theatre

BANGKOK: -- A private sector company is pouring Bt1.5 billion into the construction of a new theatre for Thailand's capital, which is hoped will become a major draw for foreign visitors when it opens in November.

The Rachada Grand Theatre, located on 24 rai of land near the South Korean Embassy in Bangkok, is being constructed by the Rachada Theatre Co. Ltd.

Touted by the company as being the first theatre in the capital to show Thai cultural performances specifically for the benefit of foreign visitors, the theatre will open with a show entitled 'Siam Magic'.

The theatre complex will also feature a four regions Thai village and two restaurants.

Describing the theatre as among the most modern in the world, Rachada Theatre Co. managing director Phannin Kittipraporn said that it would also have one of the world's largest stages, measuring 65 metres by 40 metres, or the size of a four-storey building.

Around 150 performers will take part in the theatre's shows, which will feature over 500 costumes.

"The show will be world class, beautiful, miraculous and fun, and will help preserve Thai cultural traditions", Miss Phannin promised.

With a target audience composed of 90 percent foreign tourists and 10 percent Thai tourists, the 2,000-seat theatre will give one daily performance at 19.30hrs, with tickets priced at Bt1,500.

--TNA 2005-03-29

Bangkok to get new world-class theatre 

Touted by the company as being the first theatre in the capital to show Thai cultural performances specifically for the benefit of foreign visitors............

with tickets priced at Bt1,500. 

--TNA 2005-03-29

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yup, another world class tourist attraction with vastly over priced tickets to gouge even more money off of tourists and make more money for all the "tour operators".

Bangkok to be the regional hub of Thai cultural performances.

Thailand will be the central...no leader, ummm, no, the best...no.

Thailand will be the leader of EVERYTHING! Huray!!!!

Golf

Touted by the company as being the first theatre in the capital to show Thai cultural performances specifically for the benefit of foreign visitors, the theatre will open with a show entitled 'Siam Magic'.

I heard it's going to being the same as Pattaya's Tiffany showcase...

Another place with pling pling Thai dancing shows, whoopee!! Where can I buy a ticket?

1,500 Baht for pling pling, jeez!!!!

Edited March 30, 200521 yr by terdsak_12