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.

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Chong Isariyaporn (Khow Khad)

Chong Isariyaporn (Khow Khad)

Place for see view and fishing

Characteristic of ripping mountains and roundflat bay that are under the influence of natural wind, (flowing from the west to the east) during March through September every year. It is a beautiful place for visitors to watch sunset until disappearance on the horizon. The King Rama V's Royal pavillion was also located on this area. This allows panoramic viewing of Koh Sichang. King Rama V used pavilion as an obervatory.

Saan Chao Pho Kao Yai, Si Chang Island

Chao Pho Kao Yai Shrine

Chao Pho Khao Yai Shrine is situated on a northern hill on the Island. The shrine is a natural architectural masterpiece, highly respected by both Thai and Chinese. The place offers a scenic, breathtaking front view of the Island, coupled with a panoramic view of Si Chang community.

Haad Tham Phang อ่าวอัษฎางค์ (หาดถ้ำพัง), Si Chang Island

Haad Tham Phang

The characteristic of this bay are cuvature covered with beautiful white sand beach of modest interest in swimming. Up north of this bay is "Laam Chakapong", which is a cape of splendid rocks attached to an up down hill as a favourite place for visitors to go fishing and watch sunset.

Si Chang Island, Sriracha, Chonburi Province

Siracha Piere to Si Chang Island

Si Chang Island

The small Island in the sea, located near Amphur Sriracha, Chonburi Province.
Name is Si Chang Island.
Long time ago this Island is suite for transit or trade commercial vessels and only one in Thailand of Royal Place in the sea. This Island located in Thai gulf and included with 8 small Island nearby.
Transportation from mainland to Is Chang Island, taking 30-40 min.
by transportation boat at Sriracha piere.

Si Chang Palace
Si Chang Palace was built during the reign of King Rama V as a summer palace. The landscaping of the palace compound was carefully planned with residential quarters, lawns, pools, and swamps designed and located in ascending tiers from the beach up to the top of the hill, alternated with frangipani trees (Plumeria acuminata) of different colors.
Each building was named after the Kings consorts who supervised its decoration, for example, Watthana Mansion, Phongsi Mansion, and Aphirom Mansion. On the beach there is a green house made of wood decorated with gingerbread patterns.
The palace was abandoned when the French occupied the island in 1894. Thus, the construction of the main throne hall called "Man-That Phairot" was unfortunately stopped. In 1910 the king ordered the removal of the incomplete hall to Dusit Palace in Bangkok, where construction was finally completed and was later granted with the name "Vimanmek". The place is now a museum and is open to the public.The white Chedi that overlooks Hat Tha Wang, is definitely part of a temple called Wat Atsadang Nimit". Built near the palace, the temple was the place where King Rama V meditated. The temple, which was a mix of western and eastern architectural styles, houses an outstanding Buddha image

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