Asiatique The Riverfront (Bangkok Riverfront Night Market) opened in April 2012 and has been in operation for 12 years. After the impact of the epidemic and the emerging night market, the scene is indeed not as good as before. However, the management team has adjusted its direction and it is still a gathering of gourmet restaurants. , a gathering place for various cruise ships, and the presence of Big C, where you can eat delicious food, buy souvenirs, or take a boat ride to enjoy the river view. It is still a quite unique night market, differentiating it from the urban night market.
How to get to Asiatique The Riverfront
Asiatique The Riverfront is located in the southwest of Bangkok, near the Chao Phraya River. If you are a novice and want to come here, you can take the Bangkok Skytrain BTS to Saphan Taksin Station. After exiting the station, go to Exit 2 and transfer You can take the free shuttle boat; the other is to call a taxi directly with Grab Taxi or Bolt. The driver will drop you off at the intersection of the Ferris wheel and the parking lot. Both methods are feasible.
Further reading▶ Graphical explanation of taking the free shuttle boat │ Grab Taxi download and usage tutorial
▲ This is a map of Asiatique The Riverfront to help you mark transportation locations.
▲ Taking Central World in Bangkok as an example, it is cost-effective to request a taxi for three or more people at a shared fare rate.
▲ From where you get off the taxi, you can clearly identify the Ferris wheel landmark.
Introduction and current situation of Asiatique The Riverfront
The night market covers an area of 4.8 hectares and has 1,500 stalls and 40 restaurants. As the successor of the original popular night market "Sanglun Night Market", it was indeed crowded at one time. It is also our favorite night market, but due to its long The three-year impact of the epidemic and the rise of several night markets in Bangkok, such as Huama, the original Ratchada Night Market, Sina Karim Train Night Market, and even the most popular Jode Night Market, have really taken away a lot of tourists and consumption.
Because it is a business district that originated from riverside trade, there are bronze statues of early trade moving goods, small rail trains, warehouses, etc., so the map indicates "Warehouse" as the area, and there will be instructions along the way. Although there are not a lot of shops in the area and it is still a bit empty, it still makes us newbies happy to buy and eat happily. Let’s take a look at the delicious food and buys in order.
Recommended popular night markets▶ Huama Night Market │ Sina Karin Train and Railway Night Market │ Jodd Fairs Jodd Night Market │ JODD FAIRS DanNeramit
Warehouse 1: Big C Foodplace Asiatique moves in
In mid-November 2023, Big C, a popular Thai retail brand, opened another branch at the Riverside Pier Night Market. The product content mainly focuses on tourists’ favorite "Thailand must-buy" souvenirs, as well as some daily necessities and fresh and cooked food. There is a tax refund counter, mainly for foreign tourists purchasing souvenirs. However, there are also many souvenir shops in other areas. It is recommended that novices come here directly when purchasing. It is a one-stop shop and saves price comparisons and travel.
Further reading▶ Big C Extra: 50 must-buy souvenirs in Thailand, all at once in supermarkets and shopping malls
▲ We have the Royal Project honey that tourists love to buy!
▲ I really like buying fruits from the supermarket, they are fresh and delicious.
Warehouse 2: Which place has the better exchange rate for Thai Baht?
In the past two years, Bangkok's shopping districts have ushered in a long-awaited wave of consumers. In addition to using credit cards, the most important thing is to have cash for currency exchange. The time-honored Superrich currency exchange is common in these business districts, such as the two new ones on the first floor of Pratunam Market. , Chatuchak Weekend Market has also added a place nearby. Basically, most exchange rates for Thai baht are the same, so you can exchange it with your passport and cash. The SJR Money ExChange exchange rate here is similar, and it is recommended for novices as a temporary exchange reference.
▲ There are many arrangements for taking photos on site.
Warehouse 3: Calypso Cabaret Show
There used to be a Muay Thai show here, but now it is closed and only the Calypso show remains. With a 75-minute wonderful performance and a grand spectacle of classic hit songs from China, Japan and Korea, you can choose to buy tickets alone or with a cruise or dinner. As part of the package itinerary, we took Little Hamburg to watch the Tiffany Show in Pattaya. He praised every dance show on stage, and it was a performance for parents and children.
Recommended itinerary packages ▶ Asiatique Calypso │ Bangkok Golden Dome Cabaret Show Bangkok Golden Dome Cabaret Show Tickets
▲ In the past two years, the number of hand-branded Thai milk stores has been very fast.
Warehouse 4: Sriwanna souvenir shop and air-conditioned room
This area is an air-conditioned room. You can order and dine here. We did not go to the food market with the novice group. We just wanted to enjoy the air-conditioning and enjoy the food. The price of the dishes is higher than those on the street or other night markets. It costs 20-30 baht each, but if I want to have some air conditioning in the evening to feel comfortable, it’s still worth spending the money, because it didn’t take long for Little Burger to say that he wanted to have air conditioning and not to join in the fun with my sister and the others at the food market. (laugh)
▲ Various snacks are also available here.
▲ List of seafood prices.
▲ The Huazhi fried noodles are very, very delicious and the ingredients are chunky!
Loy Krathong Festival
Because the visit coincided with Thailand's Loy Krathong Festival, Asiatique set up an open-air market decorated with water lanterns here. There were all kinds of authentic snacks and the seats were quite spacious. The novice group members chose to dine here and brought small burgers to watch. At that time, he was shocked by a stall of "crocodile meat" grilled on charcoal. The whole crocodile was skinned and displayed on the shelf. He was really frightened and quickly took him away from the scene to avoid nightmares at night. (escape)
▲The environment is clean and bright.
Warehouse 6: A collection of gourmet restaurants!
Restaurants have been able to survive these years. However, unlike tourists from Taiwan and Hong Kong who prefer night markets and snacks, this area is mostly populated by foreign tourists. They are accustomed to gathering with relatives and friends in restaurants at night to eat and drink slowly. Let's talk slowly. It is indeed the most comfortable place for a long vacation. If you also want to find a restaurant to enjoy, I personally recommend going to the ferry terminal and finding "The Siam Tea Room" for dining.
Further reading▶ The Siam Tea Room: Taste the chef’s ancestral craftsmanship while admiring Bangkok’s riverside scenery
▲ There are many restaurants to choose from, and they also have menus for everyone to look at before choosing.
Buy souvenirs and souvenirs
Compared with its heyday, Asiatique The Riverfront's stall lineup has declined a lot. It basically sells common bags, clothing and souvenirs. It is more suitable for novices to start visiting Bangkok for the first time. If they want to find goodies or dig for treasures, of course, Chatuchak Weekend The first choice was the market, followed by the Pratunam Market. I took a look at the current lineup of products sold at the stalls, and the prices were quite reasonable. I also made a second trip to help the novice members replenish the goods. Whether it is good or not depends on the person. different.
Further reading▶ 🛍️JJ Market Chatuchak Weekend Market: Beginner’s guide and parent-child shopping information
▲ Occasionally there are some specialty product shops.
▲ The 100 yuan mop bag is so cheap.
Asiatique The Riverfront is a great shot
This night market is based on the style of the Rama V era, with detailed designs depicting the riverbank and people's lives. Whether it is the sunset on the riverbank on the iron gate, or the dock workers pulling carts, it is quite easy to take pictures, plus The Ferris wheel is a super landmark. Many Thai young people will share it on IG. If you want to refer to its composition, you might as well go up and have a look. If the weather is good, you can also take pictures of the boats passing by on the river bank.
▲ Little Hamburger and I like the paintings on these iron rolling doors.
Warehouse 7~10: Riverside Restaurant and Bar
Asiatique The Riverfront is part of Asset World Corporation, which also includes Marriott Hotels and many riverfront restaurants, such as The Siam Tea Room, the big ship Sirimahannop in the photo, and the adjacent fine restaurant The Crystal Grill House, like Wenshikai My eldest brother once said that Bangkok is a place where gourmet food gathers. Here you will definitely be able to eat delicacies from all over the world, authentic snacks and exquisite cuisine. You may wish to diversify your itinerary, balance your budget, and maximize the taste of food.
▲ Workers of the riverside trade in those days.
▲ There happened to be thunder in the sky, and the sky flashed purple.
▲ After boarding the boat, walk to the Skytrain station and prepare to go to the next stop "Health Land".
Asiatique The Riverfront • เอเชียทีค เดอะ ริเวอร์ฟรอนท์
- Address: 2194 Charoen Krung Road, Wat Phraya Krai, Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok 10120 Thailand
- Phone: +66 9224 60812
- Business hours: 11:00～00:00
- Official website: https://www.asiatiquethailand.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Asiatique.Thailand
