ENJOY SIAM NIRAMIT PHUKET – A MUST SEE SHOW IN THAILAND
If you would like to enjoy some Thai arts and culture, plan to attend the Phuket show in Siam Niramit. This is a tastefully put together cultural extravaganza that brings vitality to the island. It has the perfect location off the By-Pass Road just to the outskirts of Phuket Town with a prime lakeside setting.
The Phuket show features dance routines, traditional martial arts and singing; a fantastic 70 minute performance, which is similar to her sister theatre in Siam Niramit Bangkok.
SIAM NIRAMIT PHUKET HIGHLIGHTS
The 70 minute show has three acts with no intermission and all equally entertaining. For tourist in the audience, it may be wise to pay attention to Act II where Thais conceives the concept of heaven and hell. In his conception, he describes Heaven as beautiful with Saints and Angels literally flying about, while hell is quite different and very scary with alcoholics forced to drink from a cauldron of boiling water and adulterers forced to climb thorny trees.
Besides the incredible stage setup and spectacular and realistic special effects and costumes, one reviewer is quoted as saying, “It was great to watch and enjoy, and it was also very educational.” It is safe to say that Siam Niramit has what it takes to become a must see show in Phuket of Thailand.
WHAT NOT TO MISS AT SIAM NIRAMIT PHUKET
The show does not start until 20:30 or 8:30pm but you would do well to arrive early so you can enjoy the facilities and many attractions. Do not miss a walk around the grounds and see the traditional Thai-style houses, souvenir shops, a floating market and open-air performances. Everyone, including the kids will love the carnival games and feeding the friendly elephants. You will have to buy a fruit basket for the elephants and tickets for the games but the cost is minimal and worth it.
You can get food from 6pm or 18:00 to 10:15 or 20:15 and you can enjoy the view of the lake from the restaurant’s third floor or you can choose to view the performances from the balcony while dining.
GOOD TO KNOW ABOUT SIAM NIRAMIT PHUKET
This show is both wheelchair friendly and fit for all ages, but do not take your cameras as they are not allowed inside, however you can use them anywhere else on the grounds. Siam Niramit Phuket is in the Guinness World Records as being the highest stage in the world.
They achieved this by investing 2.5 billion baht in land, special effects recruitment and construction. There are about 400 workers 96 percent of whom are local and their December 2011 pre-opening show was fully booked.
HOTELS NEAR SIAM NIRAMIT PHUKET
The Sky Dream Hotel
If you are looking for an absolutely breathtaking view of Phuket Island, get a room at the Sky Dream Hotel, where the panoramic terrace will do just that. Along with the incredible views you will get a wide range of facilities such as the Island View Fitness, the City escape breakfast bar and the True Spa, which offers Thai spa menu.
A2 Resort Phuket
To reach the A2 Resort Phuket, go straight to the main road past Central Festival, Big C, Phuket international hospital and Tesco Lotus, then go to bypass for about 1.5 kms, keep right then return and a few minutes later it will be on the left side near the Tissco Bank. There will be a nice big sign.
