The 4 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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