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Asiatique The Riverfront

2194/ Charoen Krung Road, Khwaeng Wat Phraya Krai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon

Description

Asiatique The Riverfront is an open-air complex developed in repurposed warehouses along Bangkok's Chao Phraya. There are restaurants, a night market (1500 shops and stalls selling food, clothing, etc.), a waterfront promenade, and several attractions such as Asiatique Sky, a 60m Ferris wheel, the Sirimahannop ship (museum & restaurant), a carousel, a puppet theatre, a carousel, and a Mystery Mansion.

Access & Transport

Address: 2194 Charoenkrung Road, Wat Phraya Krai, Bang Kho Laem. The complex is 5km south of the main train station, on the Chao Phraya's eastern bank. The easiest way to reach is by boat, the ferry pier is 'Wat Rat Singkhon' and there is a free shuttle leaving from Sathorn Pier every 30mins from 16h00 onward. Sathorn Pier is next to the Saphan Taksin BTS station (Silom line).

Instructions & Recommendations

At the time of this review update, the Ferris wheel ride was priced at 500 / 300 / 200 bath

Meta review

Well covered by travel bloggers but not travel guides, possibly because it is not centrally located. For a while, online reviews systematically point out the ravage of the pandemic with many stalls closed for business, which had an impact on the atmosphere, but the more recent feedback no longer emphasizes this. The food stalls are nothing special, the restaurants have a gorgeous setting but are priced for tourists and the river views at sunset time are very enjoyable. As for the attractions, they will entertain children but they, too, are quite expensive.

Environmental & Social

Very commercial. Environmentally, quite a lot of purposely built infrastructure and attractions but the warehouses have been repurposed.

Conclusion

The rejuvenation of these warehouses into F&B venues is a great idea but we are far less convinced about the various attractions and the slightly off-centre location is a real trade-off that may not be properly compensated for, considering the high number of great food venues, including riverside ones, in the city.

Key positive

Enjoyable setting for a meal

Key negative

Expensive rides and restaurants

Takes time to get to

Suitability

The market, promenade and restaurants are accessible but most attractions probably are not

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
The official opening hours are 11h00 to midnight

av. transport time:0h 35m

est. visit time:2h

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningNo

MorningNo

Lunch timeNo

AfternoonNo

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightOk

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Each attraction has its own fee but the market area is free
Free

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