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The Thailand Cultural Centre ( Thai; ศูนย์วัฒนธรรมแห่งประเทศไทย) is a performing arts venue in
Huai Khwang district Huai Khwang ( th, ห้วยขวาง, ) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. It is east of the city centre. Neighbouring districts are Chatuchak, Wang Thonglang, Bang Kapi, Suan Luang, Watthana, Ratchathewi, and Din ...
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History

Built with a grant from
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, 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 Huai Khwang ( th, ห้วยขวาง, ) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. It is east of the city centre. Neighbouring districts are Chatuchak, Wang Thonglang, Bang Kapi, Suan Luang, Watthana, Ratchathewi, and Din ...
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Metro station

The
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has a station called Thailand Cultural Centre. It is located on a different street and about 700 walk from the Cultural Centre Building. The station has been designed to be an interchange providing future connection with the Orange Line. The Orange Line is planned to run from
Bang Kapi Bang Kapi ( th, บางกะปิ, ) is one of the 50 districts (''khet'') of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by other Bangkok districts (from north clockwise): Bueng Kum, Saphan Sung, Prawet, Suan Luang, Huai Khwang, Wang Thonglang, and ...
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Bang Bamru Bang Bamru ( th, บางบำหรุ, ) is a ''khwaeng'' (subdistrict) of Bang Phlat District in Thonburi side of Bangkok. History The name "Bang Bamru" after the local canal, Khlong Bang Bamru that flows through central of the area. Khlong ...
and cut perpendicularly with the Blue Line at Thailand Cultural Centre station.


References


External links


Locality map of Thailand Cultural Centre Station
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