Siam Niramit

Combining an authentic Thai buffet with a world-class stage show depicting Thailand's long historical and spiritual heritage, this is a cultural event not to be missed. With over 150 performers sporting over 500 elaborate costumes, Siam Niramit is a captivating and colourful journey uncovering the history, customs and cultural treasures that have endured through the centuries and which continue to fascinate Thailand's visitors.Helping achieve the formidable task of evoking the grandeur of spiritual Siam in 80 minutes is one of the biggest stages in the world, state-of-the-art special effects and, of course, classic Thai finesse. Each of the three acts takes you on a journey into the heart and history of the Kingdom: the first depicting how Siam became a diverse cross-roads where civilizations meet, the second how the spiritual law of Karma binds Thai people, and the last how religious ceremony and celebratory festivals help Thais earn merit in this life. After the buffet and show, you can explore replica villages from the country's main rural regions, see how ornate Thai handicrafts are made, and buy a selection from across Thailand.

THE SHOW

SET 1 : Journey Back to History

For over seven centuries, Siam has been home of diverse cultures; A cross-road where civilizations met. Siam Niramit takes you back to the past to witness The grand procession of Lanna Kingdom in the North. The colourful livelihood at the Southern peninsular where overseas traders blended in with the locals. The ancient empire of Khmer where the cheerful Northeastern folks blend song and dance into the work of their daily life. The Kingdom of Ayutthaya, a the heart of the fertile land of Chao Phaya basin, that built farmers of all kinds and brave men of all times.

SET 2: Journey Beyond Imagination : The Three Worlds : Hell, the Forest of Himapaan and Heaven

Despite the diverse cultures and livelihood, Thai people are all bound by common belief in religious principle of the Law of Karma. The good deeds or bad deeds in this world will result in merit or suffering in the next life. Hell depicts the souls whose former lives were indulged in greed, anger, and lust. Himapaan Forest, the boundary between human world and heaven, where mythical creatures exist. Paradise, home of heavenly beings all form a chorus of celestial dance praising the principle God ; Lord Indra

SET 3: Journey Through Joyous Festivals

Believing that to go to Heaven, one must gather merit in their present life. In this final act Siam Niramit will take you to enjoy all year round of merit making festivals, which combine religious ceremony with colourful and joyful celebration.