The 13 Cultural Shows in Thailand That Earn the Ticket Price

1.Traditional Khantoke Dinner and Show from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 103 reviews · from $23Our pick

Spend about two hours at Khum Khantoke Chiangmai, eating northern Thai dishes from shared platters on low tables while watching finger, candle, sword, and hilltribe dances. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for central Chiang Mai locations, but drinks cost extra and floor seating may not suit everyone.

“A pleasant experience with good Thai food and Thai entertainment for a very reasonable price.”

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2.Opulence Buffet Dinner Cruise & Cultural Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 53 reviews · from $64

Board at ICONSIAM for a 2-hour-15-minute evening cruise on the Chao Phraya River. Enjoy a Thai and international buffet, welcome drink, live music, and views of Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, and Rama VIII Bridge, subject to tide and weather.

“Truly enjoyed this cruise. The music was great, food was amazing. I also enjoyed the live music and people got up to dance towards the end. I was a bit disappointed that we weren’t able to see some temples due to rain. I felt like we still could have went but the sailor knows best”

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3.Khantoke Dinner and Cultural Show At Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $32

At Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center, you’ll eat Northern Thai dishes from shared platters at a low floor table while Lanna musicians, drummers, sword dancers, and hill-tribe performers take the stage. The two-hour evening starts at 6:30 pm and includes vegetarian and Halal meals, herbal juice, and water.

“Excellent evening. Food and cultural show really good. Artists performed inside and outside. Great fun for all and suitable for children”

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4.Fine Dining with Cultural Show by the Mandarin Oriental

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $142

Begin at Bangkok’s Mandarin Oriental and cross the Chao Phraya River by classic teak boat to Sala Rim Naam. Enjoy a four or five-course Thai dinner with classical dance, costumes, and live music. The supplied details also mention Mirinn Cabaret, so confirm the exact venue and show before paying.

“The show was okay but seen better. The dinner was minimal. A beer costs 300 baht per bottle The air conditioning was set too high where there was no need.”

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5.Bangkok Chaophraya Dinner Cruise with Thai Cultural Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $51

Board at Asiatique at 8 pm for a 2-hour-15-minute dinner cruise with a welcome drink, 30-plus Thai and international dishes, seafood, soft drinks, Thai classical dance, Khon, and live music. You’ll pass Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, ICONSIAM, and Rama VIII Bridge before returning to Asiatique.

“Just a beautiful experience. If you are planning a dinner trip, you should book this trip.”

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6.Khantoke Dinner Experience & Cultural Dance Show with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $45

Spend an evening seated at low tables for a Northern Thai set dinner while dancers and musicians present Lanna traditions and ethnic performances. Hotel pickup and return are included, drinks cost extra, and Western-style chairs must be reserved ahead for anyone who cannot sit on the floor.

“Is this a touristy thing to do attended by large tour groups? Yes. That being said, it is also something well worth doing. This provided a fabulous opportunity to gain some exposure to the various cultural traditions of Northern Thailand, includRead more”

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7.Traditional Khum Khantoke Dinner & Dance Show at Chiang Mai with Return Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 5 reviews · from $61

Spend an evening at Chiang Mai’s Old Chiangmai Cultural Center, seated at a low Lanna khantoke table for northern Thai dishes and traditional dance. The roughly three-hour outing includes dinner, a folk show, air-conditioned transport, and pickup from selected central hotels.

“Wir wurden einen Tag vor der Veranstaltung informiert, dass die Abholung und Rücktransfer vom/zum Hotel nun doch nicht verfügbar ist, wir müssen selbst anreisen zum Kathoke Dinner. Haben wir auch gemacht, jedoch lag dort beim Old Read more”

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8.Siam Fantasy Cultural and Martial Arts Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $30Top rated

At Asiatique The Riverfront, Siam Fantasy presents a one-hour stage show of Thai classical dance, regional folk traditions, live music, folklore, and martial arts. You receive a standard or VIP seat, with seating assigned by booking order and availability. Hotel transfers are not included.

“Absolutely wonderful. We loved learning about the cultural differences. The drummers and fight scenes were citing. The women’s costumes were beautiful”

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9.Traditional Khum Khantoke Dinner from Chiang Mai with Cultural Dance Show

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · from $61

Spend about three hours at Chiang Mai’s Old Chiangmai Cultural Center, seated on floor mats around a low Khantoke table. Eat a Northern Thai family-style feast while dancers and musicians present Lanna and hill-tribe traditions. Hotel pickup is available from selected hotels, with a small group of up to 15 people.

“I’impressive show and great food multi cultural and family friendly. Please to be sure to tip performers for their acts”

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10.Siam Fantasy Live Cultural Show Ticket from Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $31

Spend about an hour at Siam Fantasy in Asiatique, where 60 performers present Thai customs, Muay Thai, Buddhist traditions, royal courts, and Rattanakosin celebrations. Choose Standard or VIP seating. VIP includes a special drink, while Standard includes bottled water.

“Great costumes, dancing martial arts and drumming. Big cast - show is very worthwhile only a shame it was a small audience. If you go VIP you will be treated royally get a comfortable sofa with great view over show and either OJ or champagne. Nibbles and water on coffee table where you sit. Only a shame there wasn’t a bigger audience.”

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11.Siam Fantasy Cultural and Martial Arts Show in Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2 reviews · from $28

Spend one hour at Siam Fantasy Theater in Asiatique watching Thai cultural performances, Muay Thai, special effects, and modern stage production. Your standard-seat ticket is included, but hotel transfers are not. Plan extra time for Bangkok traffic and arrive at Warehouse 4.

“This was a strange experience… very few people there, the cast was larger than the audience. The performance in the main was ok, some good bits, but the sound was overbearing and you couldn’t hear what was being said. At the end the Read more”

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12.Khantoke Dinner Experience & Cultural Performance in Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $37

At the Old Chiangmai Cultural Center, you’ll eat Northern Thai dishes from large family-style platters while local hill-tribe performers present traditional music and dance. Your mobile ticket helps you skip the arrival ticket line. The show begins at 7:00 pm and lasts about two hours.

“The food, the dancers, the guys playing traditional instruments was all INCREDIBLE! I can’t rate this enough, the service was amazing, the staff were welcoming and accommodating, our plates were full as they go round topping your bowls, aRead more”

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13.Chiang Rai City Highlights with Traditional Dinner & Show

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · from $107

Spend four hours seeing Chiang Rai after dark with an I Asia Thailand guide. Visit Wat Phra Kaew and the King Mengrai Monument, browse the Night Bazaar, ride a trishaw, and finish with Thai dinner and traditional music and dance. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Very good tour with the I Asia guides and drivers are very friendly. The food is great and it was a nice way to see thee city by night time. A very good experience”

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