Thai Puppet, Hun Lakorn Lek

Aksra Theatre

Ramayana Restuarant

Aksra Hoon Lakorn Lek

(Thai Puppet Show)

Aksra Theatre 3rd Floor King Power Complex (Duty Free)

Rang Nam Road, Victory Monument

Show Time

Thu - Fri : 19.00 hrs.

Sat - Sun : 13.00 hrs./ 19.00 hrs.

Hun Lakorn Lek, a type of traditional Thai puppetry, was developed by Kru Krae Sapthawanich on the model of the Ramayana Thai puppets originated in the court of Krom Phra Ratchawong Bovornwidchicharn. This ancient form of performing art has been in existence for many centuries and has been transmitted to the present day through the dedicated work of Kru Sakorn Youngkhiewsod, also known as "Joe Louis", and members of his family. The first public performance of Hun Lakorn Lek was given at Joe Louis Theater in 1985. HRH Princess Galayani Vadhana later renamed this theater the "Nattayasala Hun Lakorn Lek" Theater.

The major driving force behind the amazingly life like performance of Hun Lakorn Lek puppetry is the puppet artists themselves who, through their expert Khon performance skills, bring these puppets to live. Three puppet artists are required to manipulate each puppet. To give a faultless performance all three artists must be able to fuse their thoughts and mind together and perform as one person.

credit : Thai Stamp Bulletin (3)