While high end incentive planners prefer unique events not normally accessible and staged exclusively for a program, some of Thailand's large scale production shows are worth considering, especially if the venue can be used exclusively for a large event or congress.

Siam Niramit, a world class performance highlighting the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Thailand is performed on a gigantic stage, 65m/200ft wide, now listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. Located in the heart of Bangkok with a 10-acre area, this magnificent show, staged in a purpose-built 2,000-seat theatre, features over 150 performers and includes as many as 500 costumes and 100-set pieces of elaborated scenes. Enhanced special effects with the world's most advanced technology are used to produce a stimulating and inspiring 'Journey to the Enchanted Kingdom of Siam'.

Opened in 2005, Siam Niramit is a world class venue suitable for plenary sessions, award ceremonies complemented by visually stunning cultural entertainment. Dining can be indoor for up to 1,000 or outdoor in a Thai Village theme for 2,000 guests with interactive cultural demonstrations and activities. Coach transfers from most hotels are within 30 minutes.

As a journalist puts it: "Think Cirque du Soleil plus Italian Grand Opera and Classical Thai Dance Dressed by Las Vegas Costumers and Staged by Hollywood", Siam Niramit can impress with an evening to remember for programs to Thailand. Contact CDM for inspirational travel programs with competitive prices offering real value for money.

in downtown Bangkok at the Siam Paragon, occupying an area of over 10,000 sq. meters or 100,000 sq.ft, contains some of the world's most remarkable sea life displayed in 7 amazing zones,
i.e. The Weird & Wonderful, Deep Reef, Rain Forest, Rocky Shore, Open Ocean and the Mysterious Sea Jellies. The venue can be used for a progressive function through the seven zones for larger groups or in various zones with varying capacities.

with capacity of 500 for cocktails, can serve as a reception area with cocktail and entertainment

The Rain Forest zone is densely populated by the largest freshwater fish species such as the giant arapaima, voracious piranha, and high voltage electric eels. This area can be set for a dinner venue with some real wildlife as props. 150 for cocktails/40 for dinner

This area contains penguins and spotted eagle rays. The Rocky Shore is also suitable for cocktail reception - with a Touch Pool-cum-Drink Bar brimming with colorful sea stars, sea cucumbers, and baby brown-banded bamboo shark. 500 for cocktails/300 for dinner

This zone provides a glimpse of reef dwellers in the world – suitable for a cocktail reception. The aquarium here contains fishes like the blue-lipped angel fish, unicorn fish, and the territorial hump-head Maori wrasse.

On the lower level of the aquarium with circular space, this is next to a 2.8 million-litre tank filled with over 3,000 species including ragged-tooth sharks, leopard sharks, eagle rays and schooling fish swim past, beside and above. Event highlight is to have the VIP diving in the tank to welcome guests, or have signage suspended in the tank. Entertainment is restricted to unplugged music or acoustic bands. 200 for cocktails/70 for dinner

Pre-dinner drinks and canapes while surrounded by fierce sharks, multi-colored fish, and giant stingrays. VIP diving with the sharks as guests arrive can be arranged. 200 for cocktails/70 for dinner

Cocktail in the midst of one of the world's most mysterious, yet graceful creatures: sea jellies.

Special exhibits and product displays can be done at this area.

Bangkok consistently adds upscale dining venues on building rooftops with great views and cool air.

New are the stunning outdoor Red Sky Bistro with Martini Bar and Wine Bar, and Fifty Five finedining restaurant on the 55th floor of the Centara Grand at Central World with 250 and 122 seats respectively. Worthy of note is the 2-storey glass walled wine cellar.

The artistic Siam@Siam Design Hotel & Spa boasts SkyDine on 25 in industrial hip structure and industrial art design concept on the 25th floor rooftop with 1 bar and 2 restaurants. The Roof is Bangkok's first stone grill al fresco restaurant with 130 seats, the 50-seat La Vue offers classic French & Mediterranean signature dishes, complemented by the Roof Champagne & Wine Bar with 60 seats.

V9 on 37th floor of the Sofitel Silom is a wine bar with a difference, offering a fantastic selection of wines and a view to go with.

Although Vertigo on the 62nd floor rooftop of the Banyan Tree seats 150 on the various terraces, plus the Moon Bar, we have on several occasions brought 300-up guests for standing receptions. Great flexibility, outstanding service and foods to die for are hard to resist, not to mention the unblocked panorama.

Perhaps with highest profile publicity is the Sirocco which would accept no more than 20 diners in a group at this exceptional restaurant which is part of The Dome on the 63rd floor of State Tower. For groups, pre dinner drinks at the Flute Bar would be a great start, followed by dinner in privacy at the State Room on the 67th floor under the rotunda, suitable for an awards dinner.

Contemporary, elegant, and sophisticated, the 120-seat D'Sens is the true gourmand's delight, modeled from the Pourcel brothers' two-Michelin-Star awarded Le Jardin des Sens in Montpellier. It is on the 22nd floor of the Dusit Thani which was Bangkok's first high rise

commanding a view of Lumpini Park since late 1960's.

The advantage of Three Sixty on the 32nd floor of the Millennium Hilton Bangkok hotel on the west side of the river is that it really has a panoramic view of Bangkok skyline. It has 120 seats and serves light meals and cocktails.

An evening of skyhopping or even progressive dine around can be planned, featuring venues high up and taking in views of Bangkok from different angles.