I finally got to experience a Thai movie theater and it did live up to my expectations of new and strange!
Most of the movie theaters I have seen thus far have been at the top of these huge shopping malls. Steve and I went to see the new Total Recall movie. When you go to buy your ticket the girl shows you a screen and asks you where you want to sit. We picked seats 13 and 14 in the back Row B. She printed out tickets for those 2 seats. Then we found our theater and were greeted by a young guy who took us directly to our seats. There were only about 20 people in this huge theater. The seats were gold and plush. The lights dimmed . . . and we then had to sit through 30 minutes of adds and previews. FINALLY what I had been looking forward to finally occured ~~ we were asked to stand and give our respect to his Majesty and the national anthem. While the song played we watched a propaganda film about the King ~~ his life ~~ and the people bowing to him and giving him food. It was pretty amazing. They act like he is a God.
So then the movie started. The sound was LOUD throughout the movie. I had to cover my ears many times. Steve said he had to do the same. Oh, and yes, the movie was in English with Thai subtitles. After awhile you learn to ignore the subtitles.
Anyway, as soon as the movie ended, the usher yelled out something in Thai. Steve looked at me and said "I guess that means get up and get out!" Everyone rose and left at the same time.
Another strange experience in Bangkok!
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