Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre in Bangkok: photos, reviews

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The Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre in Bangkok has been a cultural gem since July 2, 1933. With an average rating of 4.6 on Google, this relatively small yet immersive entertainment venue offers a delightful 30-minute escape into Thailand's rich tradition. Conveniently kid-friendly and accepting credit card payments, the theatre boasts good production quality and live music accompaniment for its classical and village dances.

Inside, a souvenir shop captures your curiosity, though you'll need to leave behind any food or drinks before entering. What sets this theater apart is its seamless connection with the Grand Palace; a free shuttle bus service commutes visitors between the two landmarks multiple times per day. Included in the Grand Palace ticket is access to the mesmerizing Khon masked dance show, a must-see for anyone keen on diving deep into Thai history and culture.

Performances run at various times throughout the day, with ticket prices set at 400 baht for foreigners and 100 baht for Thai citizens, making it an accessible and enriching experience for all.

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Wheelchair accessible, Suitable for children, Payment by credit card

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Ban Mo

Bus stop 67 m walk

Burapha Road

Bus stop 128 m walk

After Si Kak Phraya Si

Bus stop 140 m walk

Before Si Kak Phraya Sri

Bus stop 146 m walk

MRT Sam Yot Station

Bus stop 202 m walk

4.6

based on 3,112 reviews

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4.6/5 3,112 reviews

Boupha Phouangphet

Just great! And the musicians fantastic, they even played with the public at the end.

Patrick Thiel

The performance was so well done. Absolutely beautiful. Very fun event for all ages. Amazing talent in the the music and acting alike!

Mack Benz

We went to a performance at the Royal theatre that was part of our Grand Royal Palace ticket price, I had no clue so it was a pleasant surprise. Got shuttled over and we were able to watch a free 30 minute play on a folklore tale of Rama I and it was pretty good. I didn't give it a 5 because it was part of our ticket price for another venue so I can't properly assess the value for someone coming in to just view the show, and the theatre concierges really didn't do a good job of ushering people. Literally had swathes of people sitting on the stairwell, the only stairwell to walk into the theatre and it was quite dangerous as I saw an old lady trip over tourists being selfish. Thank goodness someone caught her. Seating is comfortable for the show length. No great amenities inside but a cool experience nonetheless.

Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre in Bangkok

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