Theatre & culture
Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre
- Mon
- 09:00–18:00
- Tue
- 09:00–18:00
- Wed
- 09:00–18:00
- Thu
- 09:00–18:00
- Fri
- 09:00–18:00
- Sat
- 09:00–18:00
- Sun
- 09:00–18:00
- Hours
- Khon shows run Mon–Fri at 13:00, 14:30 and 16:00; no performances on October 23 or 28, 2026. The box office is listed as open 10:00–18:00.
- Price
- Khon show: THB 100 for Thai visitors, free for children aged 12 or under; THB 400 for foreigners or included with the THB 500 foreign Grand Palace ticket.
- How to visit
- Standalone show tickets can be bought at the theatre. Grand Palace ticket holders can take the free shuttle from the Phiman Deves Gate exit 30 minutes before each show; English and Chinese subtitles are provided.
- Hours
- Ticket required
- Hours
- Fine in the rain
- Hours
- About 25 min
Why it is worth the detour
King Prajadhipok commissioned this modern 1933 cinema as a gift to Bangkok for the city's 150th anniversary.
Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre is a historic venue in Bangkok, originally built as a cinema in 1933. It now hosts performances of classical Thai dance, offering a glimpse into traditional Thai culture.
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