Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre

The performance at the Kong Theatre is truly beautiful, offering authentic Thai art and mythology brought to life. The show features live music and acting, with clear explanations and translations that make the intricate storyline easy to follow. ​There is free transportation from the exit of the Grand Palace to the theatre's entrance. The best part? The show is included with your palace admission ticket, making it a perfect and captivating conclusion to your royal visit.

I watched Khon performance for the first time and I was really impressed. The staff were very kind, welcoming, and always smiling. The performers were so dedicated and truly professional. The ticket price was very reasonable. 🚗 Parking is available at The Old Siam. 🎭 There are 3 showtimes: 1PM, 2:30PM, and 4PM. I really recommend everyone to come and experience it!

Historic theatre with beautiful architecture and traditional Thai performances. The Khon dance show is impressive and well presented, offering great insight into Thai culture. The staff are welcoming, and the venue is well maintained. A worthwhile cultural experience in the heart of Bangkok.

Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre is one of the few places in Bangkok where you can experience traditional Thai dance and music in a formal setting. Performances take place three times a day, every day, and admission is free with a ticket to the Grand Palace, which makes it an excellent addition to the visit. There is a shuttle service from the Palace, although you can also arrive on your own. If you get there early, the surrounding plaza is a great spot to eat, with many stalls offering typical Thai food, as well as familiar options like Starbucks and KFC. The theater itself is beautiful and well maintained. The show is short, engaging, and ideal for kids—long enough to enjoy without feeling too much, and it often leaves you wishing it were a bit longer.

The theater has air conditioning the show was nice and not too long. Quite good to get a short view of theatre in other cultures. And last but not least it was for free including transfer from the grand palace (actually not free but included to the ticket of the grand palace)

I recommend you to arrive there quick because the seat can get full very quick, it’s was very nice. If you are foreigner you better sit in the middle area they have subtitles for you but if you sit in the front you can see the details from them. I just know they have shuttle bus from wat arun too!

We went to buy tickets for the Grand Palace, and the price including tickets for the performance. There is shuttle from Grand Palace to this theatre for free, but only certain time. Make sure you catch up with the free shuttle, or if you do missed it, you can opt for the MRT to reach here (stop at Sam Yot MRT, and just 5 mins walking distance to the theatre). There is English subtitle at the top of the stage, so you could understand the whole story line.

Great seats, excellent performance with closed captions above the stage in English and Thai.