Siam Niramit - the Enchanted Kingdom

The lavishness, glamour and elegance embedded within Thai society for centuries is at last captured on stage in an equally grandiose extravaganza! To package together all the grandeur of historical and spiritual Siam in a 80-minute stage production seems a formidable task. Siam Niramit has accomplished this using the best possible method: classic Thai finesse.

Located in the Ratchadda Grand Theatre, which boasts one of the biggest stages in the world, the production makes full use of its enormous stage with spectacular sets and a long list of performers sporting over 500 elaborately designed costumes. On top of this, enhanced special effects with state-of-the-art technical expertise and equipment are used to produce a stimulating, very realistic and inspiring experience.

The first of three acts covers over seven centuries of diverse Siamese cultural heritage, from Chinese and Muslim traders in the South, Khmer in the Northeast, the Lanna Kingdom in the North, and the Ayuthayya Kingdom in central Siam. During the second act, the binding spiritual Law of Karma shared among all Thais is presented through aspects of merit making. The realms of Heaven, Hell, the mystical Himappan Forest, and the Pleasure Realm of Lord Indra are also covered. The third and final act underlines the benefits of making merit in this life, where year-round merit making and religious festivals are enjoyed in joyful celebration.

Cultural value is regarded as Siam Niramit's core; Thai history, art, culture, and tradition are brought together with modern technology (not burdened by it) to produce a new standard of cultural performance. The gaudiness of over-emphasis on technology is therefore avoided to bring about the true beauty and integrity of Thai culture. Restaurants offering local cuisine in a rustic Thai village at the 1.5-billion baht Siam Niramit complex can seat up to 800 guests, where local hard-to-find Thai cuisine can be enjoyed. An excellent option for couples, families or a group of friends on a night out, Siam Niramit provides one-of-a-kind magic not to be missed!

The Siam Niramit complex is located at 19 Tianruammit Road, Huay Kwang, Bangkok. For reservations, please call +66 (0)2 649 9222. Tickets are 1,500 baht and exclude dinner.