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10 Best: Bangkok- Traditional Thai Puppet Theater

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The Traditional Thai Puppet Theater was founded by Sakorn Yangkhiawsod, known as Joe Louis, the last Grand master of the art. There are 3 types of theatrical styles which involve dancing and singing and are comparable in style and form to the 18th century ballet performed at Versailles. Each puppet is controlled by 3 puppeteers who perform on stage in synchronization with the puppet. The Joe Louis Theater remains the true guardian of this vanishing art form.
www.thaipuppet.com

Hosted by Sunida Thirasak, a Bangkok native who presently lives in New York.

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