Thailand Cultural Centre
The Thailand Cultural Centre (Thai: ศูนย์วัฒนธรรมแห่งประเทศไทย) is a performing arts venue in Huai Khwang district, Bangkok, Thailand. It is located about 700 meter from Thailand Cultural Centre MRT Station, a station on the MRT Blue Line. The station is under construction to become an interchange with the MRT Oange Line.
History
[edit]Built with a grant from Japan, the Thailand Cultural Centre opened on 9 October 1987 as part of celebrations for King Bhumibol's 60th birthday.[1]
Facilities
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The venue consists of two auditoriums and one outdoor stage and is used for various live performances year round. The main hall is a 2,000-seat auditorium, and is used for stage presentations, concerts, and conferences. The small hall is a 500-seat multi-purpose auditorium, which is integrated with a 1,000-seat outdoor amphitheater. The Social Education and Exhibition Building accommodates a cultural library and the Thai Life Permanent Exhibition. There is also a Japanese Pavilion and a Thai Pavilion.[citation needed]
Location
[edit]The centre is on 14 Thiam Ruam Mit Road, close to the junction with Ratchadaphisek Road, in the Huai Khwang District.
References
[edit]- ^ "Thailand Cultural Centre website (Thai)". Department of Cultural Promotion. Retrieved 2014-01-20.