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Seating is assigned; audience members make their choice of seating on a computer screenat the box office. Online ticketing is available on theater-chain websites. Automated phonebooking is available as well.Before the film, the audience must stand for the "Royal Anthem", which is accompaniedby a montage of images of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Most theaters in Thailand keep the airconditioning very cold; patrons often bring a light sweater or jacket.Useful Link:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cinemas_in_Thailand6-4. Places of Interest in Bangkok6-4-1. Historical SitesWhen King Rama I established Bangkok as the capital of Siam in 1782, he set out tocreate a city to rival the splendor and glory of Ayutthaya, which, in its heyday, was one of thelargest and most magnificent of the world's capitals. His efforts, and those of subsequent ChakriKings, can still be seen today, from the golden pagodas and architectural magnificence of theGrand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha, down to the hundreds of temples and shrinesthat can be found on street corners throughout the city. By all standards, Bangkok is a moderncity, yet its wealth of historical attractions remains unrivalled in all of Thailand.Grand Palace: “Grand” is truly the best description for this magnificent palace complex,official residence of the early Rattanakosin Kings and their families. Today, the palace is used forcertain ceremonial occasions such as Coronation Day. A few government buildings within thecompound are still functioning.Vimanmek Teak Mansion: The world’s largest building made entirely of golden teak.Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall: Thailand’s first museum of handicrafts, the building demonstratesthe influx of western ideas into Thai architecture at the beginning of the 20th century.Ananta Samakom Throne Hall: The ornate gray-marble Italian renaissance-style building, theRoyal Throne Hall is currently only used for the ceremonial opening of the first session ofParliament, royal receptions and private functions.The City Pillar Shrine: Within this shrine, the city’s guardian deity, Phra Sayam Thewathirat,resides and from which the city derives its power.Democracy Monument: Built in 1939 to commemorate the introduction of the ConstitutionalMonarchy.Rama IX Bridge: The world’s longest single-plane cable-stayed bridge, it spans the ChaoPhraya River between the port area to the north and Dao Khanong to the south.Suan Pakkard Palace: Suan Pakkard was once the residence of Princess Chumbot of NagaraSvarga, a leading Thai art collector. The palace grounds house five traditional Thai houses fromChiang Mai with displays of Thai art, antiques and furniture, and beautifully maintained tropicalgardens with many indigenous plant species.63