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Luktung/Morlam venues in Bangkok?


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Last time I was in Bangkok I enjoyed Tawan Daeng Isaan in Rattanakarn (sp?) Road very much. Very nice music, friendly atmosphere, nice dancing girls :) . But I was there on a Saturday night. Do they have similar shows every night? Because this time I very probably will not be able to stay in Bangkok during the weekend.

 

Are there any other similar places in Bangkok where I can listen to live luktung/morlam performances?

 

I also would like to see famous singers like Jintara, Fon Tanasoontorn, Tai Oratai live on stage but I dont have any idea how to find if they perform somewhere in Bangkok or not. I dont speak, read, understand any Thai except tilak :grin:

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The BKK English newspapers may be useful in finding out about concerts. Also check out 'BK Magazine', a free weekly publication available in Subway and other locations. If using the skytrain pick up a copy of the BTS Skytrain Map. I believe they are issued monthly, and on one side can be found 'Bangkok Beat' a listing of events and exhibitions. Lots on the internet, one site in particular has been mentioned on the board. Don't have the address in front of me.

 

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Tawan Daeng on Phattanakarn has life music every night. be careful as there are actually two Tawan Daeng just opposite each other. one is for Luk Thung/Morlam, the other for Phua Chivit (Carabao-style).

there is also a newer Tawan Daeng on Ram Intra road.

the venues with Luk Thung/Morlam at lower Suk (soi 19 and 23) are long gone. there are still a couple of venues in Prakanong (higher Sukhumvit numbers)like Isaan Classic on Suk Soi 71. another area with some venues is Kamphaengpet Road in Chatuchak area

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> two Tawan Daeng just opposite each other. one is for Luk Thung/Morlam, the other for Phua Chivit (Carabao-style).<

 

Which is LukThung/Morlam? Tawan Daeng Issan?

 

New Petchabury Rd becomes Phatanakhan when it crosses the Klong Tan intersection with Suk. 71 and Rhamkhamheng. Going that direction about 300 meters, the non-morlam club will be on your left, the Morlam venue will be on the other side of the divided road; a log cabin style building with small white lights. Stop the taxi there and cross (CAREFULLY) on foot. The nearest U-turn for the taxi to reverse direction is way the hell down, thru several long lights: sometimes an extra fifteen minutes/30 baht.

The place comes to life around ten but if you get there by nine you'll get a better table, especially late in the week. The food isn't particularly good although the steamed fish isn't bad. They serve a nice fruit plate for nibbling.

 

SAMAK;

Where is the place you mention on Suk 71?? I live there and all I see are about ten Karaoke bars per block, never noticed a Morlam club in the hood.

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I have read somewhere that there is an Isaan cafe next to Poseidon pub around Tonburi. After googling I concluded that this cafe is in or near a place called Thonburi Plaza. May be I am completely wrong , I don't know. But since the page I have found was in Thai I could not get any clue about the exact location of this plaza. Could somebody please provide me info about the exact location of this place. The url is : http://www.thonburiplaza.com/index.php?lay=show&ac=article&Id=108617

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