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National Theatre The National Theatre or the Institution of Music and Theatre located in the old Front Palace. It was founded in 1965 as the stage for performing and other artistic-cultural related activities, and as the centre of international cultural exchange. thaipost.net There are theatrical and musical performances all year long. You will find Classical music, and Special Series of Instrumental and Vocal Performances, such as the Nadta-Dontree series, the Kabh Kahn Wannakadee series, etc. You could also walk around the theater admiring the stuccos. There is the life-sizememorial of King Pinklao, the second king of Siam in the period of King Rama IV in front of the National Theatre. Not far from the theater, located "The College of Dramatic Arts' in the old Front Palace (Wan Na). You would find the ubosot, inside of which placed Buddha Sihingha as Phra Pratarn. There are distinctly beautiful murals by the master craftsmen of King Rama IV. Phra Athit Road   From the National Theatre, you can continue to Phra Athit Road to explore the road that once were the site for noble man's residences. Named after the Phra Arthit Fort which was built in the reign of King Rama I. Phra Athit Road starts from Thammasat University's gate (Phra Pinklao Bridge side), runs along the Chao Phraya River side to Phra Sumen Fort. Long tail boat By the way, there is a hidden riverside path running along the river starting from Phra Pinklao Bridge to Suan Santi Chai Prakan. The riverside path is in parallel of Phra Athit Road. If you can not find it, I suggest you ask local people to show you the path. I pretty much enjoy walking along the river in the morning and late afternoon and I bet you will enjoy it too. Rama VIII Bridge The