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About Studio/About Cafe
This Chinatown storefront will lead you by the hand into deep-end modern-art appreciation: hip-hop, abstract art and poetry readings. Watch for openings and exhibits as hours vary.
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Chalermkrung Royal Theatre
This restored Thai Deco building - also known as Sala Chaloem Krung - hosts khon performances as well as modern Thai-language drama. Here khon is a high-tech production, with a flash audio system and computer-generated laser graphics. Dress respectfully (no shorts, sleeveless tops or sandals).
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Eat Me Restaurant
This chic restaurant also houses bi-monthly rotating exhibitions of photography and painting, often but not exclusively with a gay emphasis, organised by H Gallery.
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EGV Grand
Place your snack order on the way in, wait until after the royal anthem to recline your sofa chair to horizontal and snuggle in for the long haul. Try not to fall asleep before your food arrives.
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Krung Sri Imax
Be engulfed by the big screen technology of IMAX at this sparkly new theatre. Screenings range from special-effects versions of Hollywood action flicks to nature features of audience-hunting sharks.
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National Theatre
Thailand's National Theatre is the country's centre stage for Thai drama and khǒn Exhibitions of Thai classical dancing and music are held on the last Friday and Saturday of each month and, on occasion, the theatre also offers international performances.The National Theatre temporarily closed for renovations in 2005 and is still under construction in some parts, although performances are continuing as usual.
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Paragon Cineplex
Designed to outdo everyone, Siam Paragon's theatre has better seats (more accurately beds), more showtimes and bigger screens. Capitalism at its best.
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Patravadi Theatre
Patravadi is Bangkok's leading modern-dance venue. A stylish open-air theatre that also includes a gallery and restaurant, the concept is the brainchild of Patravadi Mejudhon, a famous Thai actor and playwright. The dance troupe performance is a blend of traditional Thai dance and modern choreography, music and costume. The theatre is also the primary venue for the Bangkok International Fringe Festival, held in January and February.
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SF Cinema City
Grab a big box of popcorn and find a seat among the Thai teenagers waiting to see the latest blockbuster. If that sounds like your worst nightmare, spend the extra cash and buy one of the gold-class seats.
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SFX Cinema
On the top floor of the Emporium shopping centre, this cinema serves up the usual Hollywood shoot-and-snog standards. But this cinema stands out because of its fab sound and projection quality.
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Studio 9
The country's top modern-dance theatre recently began combining highbrow entertainment and dining. Performances are plucked from a diverse menu of music, dance, puppetry and theatre; check ahead of time to see what's in store.
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Thailand Cultural Centre
Bangkok's primary performing-arts facility, the Thailand Cultural Centre, is the home of the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra and hosts the International Festival of Dance and Music in September. Classical dance performances, and regional Thai concerts like lûuk thûng (Thai country music) and Khorat Song, also cycle through the yearly calendar. On performance days, a free shuttle picks up passengers from the subway's exit 1.
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