Thailand Cultural Centre
The Thailand Cultural Centre is a performing arts venue in Huai Khwang district, Bangkok, Thailand. It was opened on 9 October 1987. It is the provenance of Thailand Cultural Centre MRT station, a station on the MRT Blue Line. The station is located under Ratchadaphisek Road and will become an interchange station with the Orange Line.
History
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.
Facilities
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.
Location
The centre is on 14 Thiam Ruam Mit Road, close to the junction with Ratchadaphisek Road, in the Huai Khwang District.