`Royal Khon brings Thailand’s masked dance drama back to life
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2026
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Khon’s dazzling masks and precision moves are back in the spotlight, thanks to Royal Khon, launched in 2007 under the inspiration of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.
Ramakien stories meet modern stage magic, while master crafts like mask-making and embroidery live on. Watch it in Bangkok at the Thailand Cultural Centre, Sala Chalermkrung, or the National Theatre, check schedules before you go.