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25 years since its debut on Thailand’s opera stage, “Madana” will once again grace the Main Hall of the Thailand Cultural Centre on May 7, 2025, at 7:30 PM. 

The opera was composed by Somtow Sucharitkul, and inspired by King Rama VI’s “Madanabadha,” the 2025 remake of the legendary opera coincides with the celebrations of important anniversaries: the 100th anniversary of His Majesty King Rama VI’s reign, the 50th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Indrasakdisachi, the 70th birthday of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, the 40th anniversary of the National Artist Program, and the 25th anniversary of Opera Siam. 

“Madana,” A Grand Opera in Three Acts, is presented by Opera Siam and the Department of Cultural Promotion and will star Thai opera stars and an international cast. 

The titular character, the charming were-rose Madana, will be played by Nadlada Thamtanakom, who started her career as part of the chorus of Opera Siam before moving on to leading roles as a regular member of the Flanders Opera in Belgium. Rising mezzo-soprano star Kridhima Siriwatanakamol will be playing the scheming handmaiden Arali and the celestial Sudeva. 

Other notable cast members include Barbara Zion from Opera Siam, Kenneth Tarver from the Metropolitan Opera, and Damian Whiteley from Zurich Opera. The opera is choreographed by UNESCO traditional dance expert Darren Royston, conducted by Opera Siam resident conductor Trisdee na Patalung. 

The opera will be sung entirely in English, with Thai and English subtitles available. 

Tickets to the grand opera are available via Ticketmelon through donations. These VIP Donor tickets are priced at THB1,200 (Gold Donor) and THB4,000 (Platinum Donor). General admission is by invitation and on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Applications for an invitation are made by contacting Opera Siam through LINE and email.  

Follow Opera Siam on their Facebook page for more information and updates. You may also visit their website for more information. 

Location: Main Hall, Thailand Cultural Centre, 14 Thiam Ruam Mit Road, Bangkok, Bangkok City 10310

Date & Time: May 7, 2025, 7:30 PM

A collection of more than 40 varieties of durian and other Thai fruits will take centre stage at the annual Tropical Fruit Parade!

Happening now until May 5 at Paragon Park, Siam Paragon, the delightful festival is a celebration for durian lovers, highlighting the unique flavors and wide range of durians throughout Thailand, which you can taste or buy as premium souvenirs. Discover rare and popular kinds such as the Bang Saphan Golden Durian, Phan Phra Si Durian, Premium Grade Musang King Durian, and the Ouqi Durian (Black Thorn).

If that’s not enough to make your stomachs growl, a magnificent buffet laid out with high-quality and special varieties of durian like the Golden Pillow, Phuong Manee, Nuan Thong Chan, Gibbon Egg, and Long Stem, awaits you at the festival. The buffet is open seven times a day, and visitors can eat to their heart’s content for an hour for only THB990. Card and ONESIAM SuperApp members can also get tickets for a discounted price of THB899. 

Other highlights also include an expansive market selling a wide range of fruits from all over the country, which you can buy directly from farmers and producers. Get your hands on a 100-year-old mangosteen from a 100-year-old garden in Klong Narai district, or support local communities by purchasing their products like the GI real palm sugar, lemon paddle, sun-dried eagle fish, and freeze-dried durian. Exciting new dishes and dessert menus will also be available there, such as the Slushy Tamarind and pickled fruits mixed with spicy Thai a spicy salad sauce. 

And to make things more exciting, there’s also a Buy 1 Get 1 Free golden hour twice a day at 12 NN and 5 PM, which allows you to go all out on your fruit shopping!

Don’t miss out on this splendid durian-packed event! Follow Siam Paragon on Facebook, X (Formerly Twitter), and Instagram for updates. 

Thai film buffs and history lovers surely wouldn’t want to miss this. 

The Crown Property Bureau, in partnership with the Thai Film Archive and the Nang Loeng Community, will be hosting the “107 Years of Sala Chalerm Thani” in celebration of the 107th anniversary of Thailand’s oldest wooden stand-alone movie theatre, the Sala Chalerm Thai Theatre. 

The theatre, which first opened in 1918, will be reopening for the first time in 30 years with a special screening of the 1993 film “My Wonder Year” on Apr. 26, 2025. The film was directed by King-Somjing Srisuphap and starred Thai film icons Saksit Tangthong and Patiparn Patavekarn. 

Situated in the Nang Loeng quarter of the Rattanakosin district, the Nang Loeng Theatre is the oldest cinema in Thailand. It first opened in 1918 during the silent film era and was built in a similar design to a barn. 

In the 1930s, it was renamed the Sala Chalerm Thani Theatre. For years, it became Nan Loeng’s main source of entertainment until it quietly closed down in 1993. 

107th Anniversary of the Sala Chalerm Thani Theatre

This Apr. 26, 2025, the Sala Chalerm Thani Theatre will once again come alive with live performances and market stalls starting at 3 PM, and a nostalgic screening of the 1993 film “My Wonder Year” by King-Somjing Srisuphap. 

Filmgoers will get the chance to watch the film inside the wooden theatre, with director King-Somjing appearing in person for a talk at 6 PM. 

Entrance to the event is free, and registration for movie tickets starts at 5:30 PM. 

Follow the Thai Film Archive on their Facebook and Instagram pages for more information. 

Location: 1010035 Nakhon Sawan Road, Rattanakosin, Bangkok 10100

Opening Hours: 3 PM onwards

Admission Fee: Free