Asiatique the Riverfront
A riverside night market in old warehouses, with a Ferris wheel, restaurants and a free ferry from Saphan Taksin.
Asiatique is a riverside night market in converted 1900s warehouses, with about 1,500 shops, restaurants and a Ferris wheel. It is the easiest evening out in Bangkok and suits families.
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A riverside night market in old warehouses, with a Ferris wheel, restaurants and a free ferry from Saphan Taksin.
The warehouses belonged to the East Asiatic Company, a Danish trading firm that ran teak and shipping from this stretch of the Chao Phraya. They sat derelict for decades before reopening as a market in 2012, keeping the brick shells and steel roofs.
It is the easiest evening for a family or a first night: clean, walkable, on the water, and the boat ride there is half the fun. Touristy, but honestly pleasant.
What you’ll actually see
- The riverfront boardwalk at dusk, looking across to the west bank
- Warehouse 1–4 for crafts and clothing
- The Ferris wheel, which is small but gives a river view
- Calypso Cabaret, if you want a show with dinner
How to visit it well
- Take the free shuttle boat from Saphan Taksin pier.
- Calypso Cabaret is here if you want a show.
- Eat at the river-facing restaurants, not the food court.
Mistakes worth avoiding
- Paying for a taxi when the free shuttle boat from Saphan Taksin is faster
- Eating at the food court instead of the river-facing restaurants
Is it worth it?
Touristy but pleasant, and the boat ride there is half the experience. Good for a first night or a family evening, less so for anyone seeking 'real' Bangkok.
Common questions
Free shuttle boat from Saphan Taksin pier, roughly every 15 minutes from 4pm. It takes about 10 minutes.
Yes, daily from about 4pm to midnight, with shops opening around 5pm.
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Last updated: October 2026 · Prices and hours checked by Tom Whitfield