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If\u00a0you need a break from\u00a0the\u00a0booming\u00a0bar scene<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0the\u00a0night market<\/a>\u00a0crowds,\u00a0spend\u00a0your evening\u00a0in\u00a0Bangkok\u00a0at\u00a0a world-class\u00a0show.\u00a0Take the whole family to see the high energy\u00a0Cookin\u2019\u00a0Nanta<\/i>\u00a0stage show\u00a0or immerse yourself in history and culture with a classical Thai dance and delicious dinner combo.\u00a0Fans of combat sports can see\u00a0the kicks fly with ringside seats at\u00a0a\u00a0Muay\u00a0Thai boxing\u00a0match,\u00a0or you can\u00a0get\u00a0glitzy\u00a0with a ticket to the\u00a0Calypso Cabaret.\u00a0Make the most of your time in Bangkok\u00a0by filling your evenings\u00a0with\u00a0outstanding theater, beautiful cultural dances, and\u00a0the excitement of\u00a0Thailand\u2019s national sport.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Siam\u00a0Niramit\u00a0Show<\/b>\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Siam<\/p>\n

The lights dim, the curtain lifts, and\u00a0then\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0on\u00a0an epic\u00a0journey\u00a0into Thailand\u2019s rich cultural heritage, traditions,\u00a0and history<\/a>\u00a0during one of the world\u2019s largest stage productions. Over 100 performers dance, boat, and fly across the stage in a\u00a0vibrant\u00a0array of over 500 different costumes. Gargantuan sets styled after treasured works of Thai art\u00a0transport you to rural villages, royal palaces, and lands beyond imagination populated with flying angels and mythical creatures.\u00a0Before the show, explore\u00a0Siam\u00a0Niramit\u2019s<\/i>\u00a0reconstructed Thai village, savor tasty Thai cuisine, and pose for photos with colorfully costumed actors.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Calypso Bangkok Cabaret<\/b>\u00a0Show<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Calypso<\/p>\n

For a night of glitz, glamor, and comedy, head to\u00a0Bangkok\u2019s\u00a0Calypso Cabaret.\u00a0Order a drink and\u00a0take your seat at a small,\u00a0lamplit table while a cast of transgender performers lights up the stage<\/a>\u00a0in feathered headdresses, sequined dresses, and\u00a0high-kicking\u00a0heels. Sing along as the ladies lip\u00a0sync to everything from classic showtunes to Beyonc\u00e9,\u00a0and be dazzled by magnificently choreographed dances to Chinese love songs and Korean pop.\u00a0Delighting audiences in Bangkok for over 30 years,\u00a0Calypso Cabaret\u00a0presents over-the-top pageantry and slapstick laughs\u00a0all ages\u00a0can enjoy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cookin\u2019\u00a0Nanta\u00a0Stage Show<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Cookin<\/p>\n

Watch the chopped cabbage fly as cast of comical chefs serves up an energetic, rhythmic percussion\u00a0stage show<\/a>\u00a0using knives, bowls, and water drums as musical instruments.\u00a0Don\u2019t worry about a language barrier since\u00a0Cookin\u2019\u00a0Nanta<\/i>\u00a0masterfully utilizes physical comedy, acrobatics, pantomime, and music to enthrall audiences from around the world. Follow 3 cooks attempting to prepare a wedding banquet on a deadline while dealing with their manager\u2019s bumbling nephew as the newest member of their culinary crew. Will they make it in time? Bring your whole family to\u00a0the critically\u00a0acclaimed\u00a0Cookin\u2019\u00a0Nanta<\/i>\u00a0in Bangkok to find out!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Thai Dinner & Classical Dance<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Thai<\/p>\n

A graceful dancer decked in a gold headdress and glittering costume moves with\u00a0precision to the light chimes and percussive notes of classical Thai music while the coconut milk-melded spices of green curry chicken\u00a0twirl\u00a0across your tongue.\u00a0Choose from a multi-course vegetarian, seafood, or meat\u00a0dinner\u00a0of authentic Thai cuisine to accompany the\u00a0mesmerizing\u00a0performance.\u00a0As you dine,\u00a0watch 6\u00a0elegant\u00a0displays of traditional Thai dance<\/a>\u00a0ranging from masked sword fights to\u00a0exactingly\u00a0choreographed\u00a0numbers\u00a0that tell stories from\u00a0classical Thai literature and folklore.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Muay Thai Live Stage Performance<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Muay<\/p>\n

Jump into the action-packed history of Thailand\u2019s most iconic sport<\/a>\u00a0with a ticket to the acclaimed stage performance\u00a0Muay Thai Live \u2013 The Legend Lives<\/i>. An athletic cast introduces you to the spirit of Muay Thai boxing with high-energy fight scenes, daring stunts, and stories of the ancient martial art\u2019s heroes like the Tiger King in Disguise, the Prisoner with Eight Limbs, and the Warrior of Broken Swords.\u00a0After a brief intermission, get a taste of\u00a0today\u2019s\u00a0Muay Thai boxing as the stage turns into a ring for 2 matches by rising warriors from various gyms around Bangkok.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Muay<\/b>\u00a0Thai Boxing<\/b>\u00a0in Bangkok<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Thai<\/p>\n

A\u00a0Muay Thai\u00a0boxer counters his opponent with a swift kick, sweat flies,\u00a0one crushing punch lands him on the mat,\u00a0the crowd erupts\u2014and\u00a0you\u2019re in the middle of it all with VIP ringside seats<\/a>.\u00a0Your evening starts with amateur matches and ramps up to title fights.\u00a0Whether you\u2019re a combat sports\u00a0fan or\u00a0curious about Thailand\u2019s national sport,\u00a0your guide will navigate you to Bangkok\u2019s famous\u00a0Rajadamnern\u00a0Stadium and answer all your questions about the rules, rituals, and rich\u00a0history\u00a0of Muay Thai boxing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Chao Phraya River Dinner Cruise<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Chao<\/p>\n

For a relaxing\u00a0night in Bangkok\u00a0filled with good food and live entertainment,\u00a0embark on\u00a0a\u00a0luxurious dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River<\/a>. Load your plate with delicacies\u00a0of\u00a0international and Thai cuisine from the ample buffet.\u00a0A live band plays classic jazz and pop music while the riverbanks provide a visual feast. The glittering lights of modern day Bangkok fuses with the glow of the city\u2019s ancient architecture as you pass\u00a0elegantly lit\u00a0landmarks like The Temple of the Dawn and the Grand Palace.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How would you spend a night out in Bangkok?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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