Asiatique the Riverfront is an unusual night market in Bangkok. Occupying a large complex of old warehouses on the bank of Chao Phraya River, Asiatique the Riverfront feels more like an open-air shopping mall than the real night market. Discover Asiatique The Riverfront directory and get familiar with the best things to do at Asiatique Bangkok.
A visit to this night market seems to be included in the program of many group tours, so expect to see many tour buses to be parked at the parking lot on another side of the road. Normally tourists make the majority of the visitors of this market.
The complex is large but the warehouses and lanes in them are well signed, making it easy to navigate while shopping at the night market.
Thanks to the roofed warehouses, shopping at Asiatique Bangkok can be comfortable even on a rainy day.
Asiatique The Riverfront Directory
Discover the things to do at the nights market with this Asiatique The Riverfront directory.
Jurassic World: The Experience Bangkok
Jurassic World: The Experience immerses audiences of all ages in a new era of wonder and thrills where dinosaurs and humankind must learn to coexist. Inspired by the globally popular Jurassic World film franchise, from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, blending real-world science and education with the very best in high-quality entertainment.
Jurassic World: The Experience uses a variety of animatronic technology that when combined with great storytelling, creates an immersive environment where visitors are transported into Jurassic World. Dinosaurs live again and they live in Jurassic World. This groundbreaking, family-friendly adventure of epic proportions was opened at Asiatique The Riverfront Destination in August 2025.
Asiatique Sky Ferris Wheel
The highlight of all Asiatique dominating the night sky of the market and its surroundings is a 60 meters high Ferris wheel Asiatique Sky. You can enjoy amazing views of Bangkok city and Chao Phraya River from the top of the tallest Ferris wheel in Thailand.
The price of the ride on Asiatique Sky Ferris Wheel:
- Adult (12 - 60 years old) – 600 THB
- Children (3 - 11 years old) – 300 THB
- Senior (60+ years old) - 400 THB
Calypso Cabaret
Calypso Cabaret, the most famous ladyboy cabaret show in Bangkok, is also located at Asiatique the Riverfront. Calypso Cabaret Bangkok Show is on stage from 1988 and offers a really nice family-friendly performance at the riverside of Chao Phraya River.
Calypso Cabaret offers impressive song and dance performances presented by talented ladyboys who present extravagant burlesque and Thai dance performances as well as incredible Marylin Monroe and Elvis Presley impersonations.
If you are planning to visit the show, make sure to book Calypso Cabaret tickets online as online tickets are significantly cheaper than you would need to pay at the door.
Current Calypso Cabaret ladyboy show ticket prices are the following:
- Show ticket – 1,200 THB per person (online promo price below!)
- Cabaret Ticket + Thai Set Dinner + Thai Classical Dance – 2,200 THB per person
- Cabaret Ticket + Sunset Cruise – 2,000 THB per person
Cheaper tickets to this Bangkok ladyboy show can be booked online here: Calypso Cabaret tickets.
Discounted tickets for this ladyboy cabaret show can also be booked here: Calypso Cabaret tickets.
Calypso Thai Restaurant
You can taste authentic Thai flavors at the Calypso Thai Restaurant with a set dinner menu, offering a variety of traditional local dishes that are sure to satisfy your taste buds. During the dinner you will also be treated to a Thai Cultural performance, adding a touch of entertainment and cultural immersion to your evening experience.
Thai classical dance performance with dinner can be booked as a separate experience OR in combination with Calypso Cabaret Show. Thai classical dance performance ticket and especially combined ticket is much cheaper when booked online here: Calypso Thai Classical Dance with Set Dinner.
Asiatique The Riverfront Dinner Cruises
Asiatique is one of the main piers used for boarding Chao Phraya River dinner cruise in Bangkok.
Dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River is a must do experience when you are visiting Bangkok. During your dinner cruise you get an opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Thai capital’s stunning scenery and famous historical sites while floating on the river, sipping drinks and enjoying food on board.
At Asiatique you can board the following Chao Phraya River dinner cruises:
Chao Phraya Princess Cruise - one of the most popular cruises along Chao Phraya River, departing at 17:00 and 19:30
White Orchid River Cruise - cruise using a large white cruise ship for up to 500 persons, departing at 17:00 and 19:30
Chao Phraya Cruise - luxury cruise ship with 290 seats, departing from Asiatique at 19:15
Royal Galaxy Cruise - extravagant three-story cruise ship, departing at 19:30
Royal Princess Cruise - another popular Chao Phraya River dinner cruise, departing at 17:15 and 19:30
Grand Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise - luxury cruise ship, departing from Asiatique at 19:00
Viva Alangka Cruise - cruise offering dinner under candlelight with live music in a romantic atmosphere, departing at 19:45
Find full details of the cruises that you can board at this pier here: Asiatique Dinner Cruises.
Sirimahannop
Sirimahannop a is classical three-masted vessel, permanently docked at Asiatique The Riverfront. This picturesque ship is ready to transport guests back to an enchanting bygone era of Thai heritage with timeless and elegant décor, historic photographs and everyday utensils that vividly showcase life of the old glorious days.
Passengers of the ship can step into a vibrant world of mixology and gastronomy, with original beverages infused with native woods and tropical fruits, specialist rum cocktails, craft beers, fine wines, premium spirits, and a mouth-watering menu that showcases fresh local seafood and tapas-style plates.
Bars & Restaurants at Asiatique The Riverfront
There’s a wide selection of restaurants serving dishes of various cuisines at this open-air mall.
Seafood restaurants are usually the top choice for the visitors of Asiatique the Riverfront. Just don’t expect the prices of seafood to be here as low as in other Bangkok night markets.
Outdoor bars are in place for those looking for a drink. Jack lives here, in case you are interested.
Street Food at Asiatique The Riverfront
Night markets in Bangkok are the best place to try various Thai snacks and other street food. Asiatique the Riverfront is not an exception as various Thai street food is on offer here.
Here you can try fried seafood snacks such as fried squids, fried crabs…
…fried shrimps…
…grilled sea snails and shrimps…
…Thai style chicken and pork BBQs…
…and our favorite – grilled pork (Moo Ping).
At Asiatique the Riverfront you can also enjoy fresh coconut juice…
…sugar cane juice…
…durian smoothies and other delicacies made with the king fruits and of course the most famous Thai dessert – Mango Sticky Rice.
However, prices of street food here are double than these on the streets of Bangkok.
Things to Buy at Asiatique The Riverfront
As the majority of Asiatique the Riverfront visitors are tourists, the goods being sold here mostly consist of various touristy items that can be found in other places in Bangkok such as Chatuchak Weekend Market or MBK Center.
At Asiatique Bangkok you can buy various souvenirs like statues, fabric covered notebooks, pillow covers…
…colorful coconut shell bowls…
…fragrant natural soaps…
…wonderful luminaries…
…various t-shirts and plenty of other clothes, shoes and accessories…
The starting prices of souvenirs at Asiatique the Riverfront tend to be about 1.5 times higher than on the streets of Bangkok. For example, the soap is sold for 35 baht per piece on the street (even less at Chatuchak) and the starting price at Asiatique is about 50-60 baht. The same goes to coconut shell bowls – the starting price on the street is 200 baht but here is 290 baht. You can try to bargain but don’t expect to buy something for the best possible price at this night market.
Wellness & Massage
When you get tired of shopping and eating, pamper yourself with a massage or fish spa.
It won’t be cheap in Thai standards but still a good value if compared to your home country as at Asiatique Bangkok 30 minutes of fish spa costs 250 baht, one hour of Thai massage - 500 baht.
Street Art
The streets separating warehouses of Asiatique the Riverfront are also lively as you can meet a number of street artists here.
Get your sketch done in only 15 minutes for 300 baht.
Or get surprised when part of this bronze sculpture becomes alive.
Activities at Future Zone
There are plenty of other family friendly activities offered at the Future Zone of Asiatique the Riverfront. You can ride a wonderful carousel…
…play a game and win a fluffy prize…
…or jump on the horse and get into virtual reality.
Asiatique The Riverfront Opening Hours
Asiatique the Riverfront is open daily from 11:00 to midnight
How to get to Asiatique The Riverfront
By BTS & Boat
Taking BTS SkyTrain to Saphan Taksin station and then jumping on the Asiatique shuttle boat at the nearby pier is the easiest and fastest way to get to Asiatique the Riverfront.
You can also use Chao Phraya Tourist Boat service for getting all the way from old town to Asiatique the Riverfront Pier (from 16:00 to 18:30 only).
By Taxi
Take a Bangkok taxi and just tell the driver “Asiatique” as all the taxi drivers in Bangkok should know it. However, a trip by taxi might take quite long as traffic jams are often present in the area. Expect to wait long at the taxi service center when going back by taxi as well.
If you are planning to attend one of the shows, you can choose a ticket option including transfer such as:
Calypso x White Orchid Cruise with Private Transfer
Thai Dance Show with Dinner with Hotel Transfer
By Public Bus
If you feel adventurous enough, take Bangkok Bus and drop off at the bus stop in front of Asiatique the Riverfront.
Where to Stay in Bangkok?
What is the best area to stay in Bangkok if you are planning to visit Asiatique the Riverfront? The answer can be found here: Bangkok best areas to stay.
Best Hotels near Asiatique The Riverfront
You can find different kinds of accommodation in the area around Asiatique, from the most luxury resorts in Bangkok to affordable guesthouses. The best rated hotels near Asiatique The Riverfront are the following:
Ramada Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside - 5-star hotel on the legendary Chao Phraya River
Hotel Once Bangkok - 4-star boutique hotel settled nearby Chao Phraya River, a 9-storey property yet charming and unique
The Salil Hotel Riverside Bangkok - luxury 5-star hotel by the river
The Sunreno Hotel - affordable apartment hotel located just opposite of Asiatique
Tongtara Riverview Hotel Bangkok - hotel located within the old historical Bangkok Chinese community on Charoen Krung road and next to the Chao Phaya River
Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok - luxury 5-star hotel set on the East Bank of the mighty Chao Phraya River
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River - one of the best hotels in all Bangkok
