About ASIATIQUE The Riverfront

Shopaholics unite! The 12 acres of the Asiatique: The Riverfront in Bangkok awaits. It is an open-air night market on the former docks of the East Asiatic Company on Chao Phraya River.

There are 1,500 shops and kiosks slit into four sections or districts. Factory District has fashion. Town Square District has restaurants, bars, and event space. When you’re all shopped out and have had a bite to eat, head to Chareonkrung District for puppet shows and Cabaret performances. Rest your feet and then pick up handmade wares and souvenirs there. Waterfront District has restaurants, concerts, and all of the festivals you could want. Go for a spin on the Asiatique Sky, the 200-foot Ferris wheel.

The “mall” is found in a group of old warehouse buildings, but there are also other historical buildings with an old sawmill and a bomb shelter. Get a look at the tram and the bronze maritime statues. All of this on Bangkok’s longest waterfront promenade.

 

Must See

Shopping:

  • Qualy
  • By Myself
  • Le Petid Print
  • Magnifique Et Moi
  • Try Me Accessories

 Restaurant: 

  • Baan Khanita
  • Kacha Kacha, Brasserie 9
  • Checkmate Bar And Bistro
  • Nude Dern Bar

Entertainment: 

  • Calypso Cabaret
  • Muay Thai Live – The Legend Lives
  • Joe Louis Puppet Theatre
  • Ferris Wheel

How to reach

By bus:

Take a bus from Phukhaothong to Watprayakai Police Station.  It is a journey of 11.2 km that is covered in 35 minutes and costs 10 to 35 THB.

By ferry:

Take a ferry from Rajchawongse to Wat Rajsingkorn Asiatique.  It is a journey of 4.3 km that is covered in 13 minutes and costs 14 to 35 THB, followed by a 5-minute walk to Asiatique Riverfront. 

By taxi:

Take a taxi to Asiatique Riverfront. The journey is of approximately 8 km and can be covered in 8 minutes from the city centre and can cost 95 to 120 TBH.

Tips

  • Wear comfortable shoes and clothes to walk around this huge open-air market.
  • Bargain when you're here since prices are much higher than most markets of Bangkok.
  • Traffic in Bangkok is unpredictable and it is better to leave at around 2 to 3 p.m. so that you arrive when the market is just opening.
  • Take a walk along the riverside deck. It is beautifully lit with classical jazz and local music plays in the background.
  • It’s easier to have Thai baht on hand if you plan to make any purchases since the majority of vendors likely won’t be able to give you cash in your local currency.
  • Be sure to carry water and stay hydrated.

Visit Time

Sunday:           4:00 p.m. to 12 midnight

Monday:          4:00 p.m. to 12 midnight

Tuesday:         4:00 p.m. to 12 midnight

Wednesday:    4:00 p.m. to 12 midnight

Thursday:        4:00 p.m. to 12 midnight

Friday:             4:00 p.m. to 12 midnight

Saturday:         4:00 p.m. to 12 midnight

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Waiting Time

No waiting but it does get fairly crowded in the evenings.

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

4 hours

 

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Weather

Broken Clouds 30.66°C

 

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