Siam Niramit Phuket — Attraction in Ko Kaeo

SIAM NIRAMIT PHUKET such a World Class Cultural Entertainment Wonders of Thai Culture. Both me and my husband visited Siam Niramit on 9th May 2025. We booked tickets that included the show + hotel transfers + buffet dinner. The gates opened from 5.30pm. We got picked up in a really fancy van sharp at 5pm and reached the site at 5.30pm sharp. The journey was very comfortable. As we entered we explored the "100 Year old Thai Village" which has been setup so beautifully. There is a small man made river in the Thai Village set up where we sat on a boat and took a floating tour around all the different Thai houses in the village ( this was an additional 50 THB per person) but very well worth doing it. The Thai village showcases traditional Thai life, kids' games, an outside bar. The different Thai houses (Northern, Southern, Southeastern houses) has been depicted with so much attention to detail. We can enter every house to experience the Thai living conditions.

Followed by the Thai Village there was International Buffet Dinner from 6pm to 8pm onwards. Dining area is well-organized with assigned tables and multiple buffet stations, offering a wide variety of dishes including Thai, Chinese, Indian, and international cuisines. There could have been more food option but overall we enjoyed the food a lot.

We then had a pre-show outdoor performances at the entrance of Sia Niramit. The show was really good. There was a Thai parade, which was excellent, a light and water fountain show, a demonstration of Thai boxing, and a classical dance presentation which even got the audience involved in the last dance.

We were then taken to the theatre to watch the show. The theatre is very clean and comfortable recliner seats. The shows starts sharp at 8.30pm to 10.pm. Siam Niramit's show consists of three acts depicting Thailand's history, culture, and spirituality, featuring scenes of ancient kingdoms, rural villages, heaven and hell, and the legendary Himmapan forest. The grand theatrical production brings Thai culture and history to life using, light, sound, water and fire as such a great visual experience. The show has mesmerising dance performances, stunning costumes, and impressive special effects that transport you through different eras of Thailand. With over 100 performers in 500 stunning costumes, the show is one of the largest stage productions in the world. Advanced special effects and beautiful sets make this experience even more memorable.

Once the show was completed we were dropped off at our hotel. The transfers are very comfortable.

WHEN IN PHUKET THIS IS A MUST TO...

Van came early to pick me up, arrived a bit after 5.30, when the place opens. Registration was smooth, pretty ladies to guide and explain things to you. Same at the end, ladies with clipboards of names, vans and hotels, to ensure the hundreds of guests get to the dozens of vans correctly.

Thai Village was a bust. Nearly all closed due to bad weather. Ah, well.

If coming again I would skip the buffet dinner. The food items are a little basic, mainly fillers and nothing premium. The only prawns were in the pad thai, the only beef in the Bolognese sauce. No dish was outstanding in taste. It's a bad sign when I get inventive at a buffet within 15 minutes. It's a bad sign when others got inventive too. Bolognese sauce seems to go with a lot of dishes.

Several entertainment spots featuring Thai culture, such as boxing, fruit carving, and the obligatory elephant.

Pre show starts at 7.45. Which went on despite a slight rain. Basically three dances. Nothing much. Wifi BTW, throughout the venue seems to be bad, one to two bars.

I saw on social media that they ask guests to leave their cameras and mobiles behind before the show, also saw signs saying so. Didn't, though there was a bag check. Guess one has to put up with secret recordings and the occasional camera, as taking cameras and mobiles is a logistical nightmare, not to mention the possibility of accidental damage or theft. There are guys with green lasers to dazzle you if you try. Only photos allowed during the final number, guides will tell you so.

Got a good seat for the main event. Almost smack in the middle, with an aisle in front, so great view. Seats in general were very good, doubt if anyone was blocked. Ample guides to lead one to one's seat, needed as imagine a typical movie theater hall x two in size.

The show itself was quite spectacular, included flying dances, light and smoke effects. Four acts, I think, including one comedy sketch with anklungs. The energy, sets and skills are very high....

The place isn’t very easy to find. We came by motorbike and had to rely on navigation to reach it. The entrance is very open and spacious, with not much to see at first, but you’re greeted by staff and some small craft tables where you can try making things.

From there, you enter the Thai Village area, which has small installations and demonstrations of traditional activities from the old days. The boat ride is available at an extra cost, and renting a Thai costume is 300 Baht per person. Drinks are not included, and no free water is provided.

The second level holds the buffet area, with individual food stalls offering a variety of options, including vegetarian and non-fish dishes, though the majority of the food is chicken-based. I’m allergic to chicken, so I opted for fish. Strangely, many tourists seemed to pile their plates with pasta and fries over and over again. Tea, coffee, and water are available, but the atmosphere felt a little off — the staff seemed overworked and tired. There were many staff members, both maintaining the Thai Village and managing the buffet.

Before the show began, I felt a little sorry for some of the animals on display, as they’re also part of the performance. They seemed tired, and the goats looked hungry. The staff were clearly juggling a lot — demonstrations, feeding, cleaning, and then performing in the show itself.

The show was very large-scale, with dozens of performers. The costumes and stage setups were impressive, and there were definitely some highlights. However, no photos or videos of the main show are allowed. Some segments weren’t as strong, and one act in particular — where a random woman from the audience was pulled on stage to play an instrument — dragged on far too long, lowering the energy. After that, the performances started to feel rushed, perhaps because of how demanding it all is for the staff.

The venue has the capacity for hundreds of people, but on the night we attended there were around 300 in...