Along the Chao Phraya river beside Wat Rat Singkhon sits Asiatique The Riverfront, a large outdoor community area for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Opened in April 2012, Asiatique consists of more than 1000 shops and 30 restaurants housed in renovated warehouses along the longest promenade in Thailand. The buildings resemble colonial-style architecture because, during the early 20th century, the area was a trade docking station between Siam and the west.
Asiatique is open from 3 pm to midnight and is reachable by road, shuttle boat, or the Chao Phraya Tourist Boat. The fastest way to Asiaqiue is to take the BTS to Saphan Taksin station and get the free 10-minute shuttle from Sathorn Pier, arriving every 15 minutes until 11:30 pm.
Asiatique has four districts; Chareon Krung District, Town Square District, Waterfront District, and The Factory District.
Chareon Krung District hosts live entertainment like Joe Louis Thai Puppet Theatre, Muay Thai Live, and Calypso Cabaret.
Town Square District is closest to the roadside entrance, where you’ll find popular dining chains like MK and Swensen.
The Waterfront District, situated along the promenade, boasts restaurants and bars with riverside views like Wine I Love You and Happy Fish. This district also hosts a permanently docked tall sailboat with a unique dining experience and Bangkok’s tall Ferris wheel.
The Factory District focuses on shopping from local Thai clothing merchants, jewelry brands, and souvenir sellers.
How to get to Asiatique Bangkok
Want a unique dining and shopping experience along the Chao Phraya river? Getting to Asiatique is straightforward, and multiple transport options are available including taxi, boat, train (BTS), and bus.
Get to Asiatique by boat
To access Asiatique by boat go to Sathorn Pier which is easily accessed by taking the BTS to Saphan Taksin and following the signs to the dock. Asiatique operates a free and paid 7-day-a-week shuttle service from the pier which takes around 10 minutes to reach the venue.
The paid shuttle service costs 30 THB per trip or 60 THB per return and has more comfortable seating.
Another option is the Chao Phraya Tourist Boat (blue flag) which operates from Phra Arthit Pier, stopping along the Chao Phraya River at popular destinations, including ICONSIAM, Sathorn Pier, and finally, Asiatique. This service is ideal for exploring other tourist hot spots along the river.
Single tickets for the tourist boat are available for 60 THB, or if you prefer to hop-on and hop-off, an all-day pass is available through Klook for a discounted price of 125 THB (usually 150 THB).
Video walkthrough of how to get the free shuttle boat from BTS Saphan Taksin
Shuttle type and price
| Service | Pier | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Asiatique Shuttle Boat | Sathorn Pier | 16:00-23:30 | Free |
| Paid Asiatique Shuttle Boat | Sathorn Pier | 16:00-23:30 | 30 THB |
| Chao Phraya Tourist Boat | Phra Arthit Pier | 08:30-17:30 | 60-150 THB |
Free Asiatique Shuttle Boat Timetable
| Sathorn Pier – Asiatique Pier | Asiatique Pier – Sathorn Pier |
|---|---|
| 4:15 pm | 4:00 pm |
| 4:45 pm | 4:30 pm |
| 5:15 pm | 5:00 pm |
| 5:45 pm | 5:30 pm |
| 6:15 pm | 6:30 pm |
| 6:45 pm | 7:00 pm |
| 7:15 pm | 7:30 pm |
| 8:15 pm | 8:00 pm |
| 8:45 pm | 8:30 pm |
| 9:15 pm | 9:00 pm |
| 9:45 pm | 9:30 pm |
| 10:15 pm | 10:00 pm |
| 10:45 pm | 10:30 pm |
| 11:15 pm | 11: 00 pm |
| – | 11:30 pm |
Free Shuttle route
Getting to Asiatique by car or taxi
Asiatique, located on Charoen Krung Road, has onsite parking for up to 2,000 vehicles and is easily accessible by main roads Rama 3 (southwest), Khlong Ton Sai (west), Thanon Chan (east), and Sathorn (northeast).
Although convenient to get there by car or taxi, traffic is notably bad in the area, and journey times can vary depending on the time of day. Options for Taxis services include Grab, Bolt, or a local metered taxi.
Asiatique address for Google Maps directions:
Asiatique The Riverfront, 2194 Charoen Krung Rd, Wat Phraya Krai, Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok 10120
Road trip times to Asiatique from popular destinations around Bangkok
| Depart | Distance | Time |
| Central World | 9 km | 20-30 minutes |
| Siam Paragon | 6.6 km | 20-30 minutes |
| Pratunam | 13 km | 15-20 minutes |
| MBK | 8 km | 20-30 minutes |
Get to Asiatique by BTS
Take the BTS Silom Line (dark green line) towards Bang Wa and stop at Saphan Taksin station. When exiting the station from exit 2, follow the signs to Sathorn Pier, where you’ll find the free or paid shuttle service to Asiatique.
Need a Rabbit card for the BTS? check out this article.
Get to Asiatique by bus
Asiatique can be accessed by buses on routes 1, 15, 17, 75, 504(AC), and 547(AC) stopping at Asiatique The Riverfront bus stop just outside the venue. The newer air-conditioned buses will be much more comfortable in the Bangkok heat.
A regular bus (cream red) will cost 8 THB fixed and an air-conditioned bus (cream blue) will range from 12-20 THB depending on the distance traveled.
How to go to Asiatique from MBK
To get to Asiatique from MBK go to the National Stadium BTS station a 5-minute walk from the mall. Take the Silom BTS (dark green line) towards Bang Wa and get off at Saphan Taksin station (Exit 2) following the signs to Sathorn Pier where you’ll find a free shuttle boat to Asiatique.
- 5-minute walk to National Stadium BTS station
- Take Silom line to Saphan Taksin
- Follow signs to Sathorn Pier
- Take the free shuttle boat to Asiatique
How to go to Asiatique from Siam
To get to Asiatique from Siam go to the Siam BTS station. Take the Silom BTS (dark green line) towards Bang Wa and get off at Saphan Taksin (Exit 2). There you’ll find signage pointing to the pier where you’ll find shuttle boats to Asiatique.
- Get to Siam BTS station
- Take Silom line to Saphan Taksin
- Follow signs to Sathorn Pier
- Take the free shuttle boat to Asiatique
How to go to Asiatique from Pratunam
To get to Asiatique from Pratunam walk 17 minutes to Siam BTS station or a 15-minute walk to Chidlom BTS station then take the train to Siam station to transfer.
Once at Siam station take the Silom BTS (dark green line) towards Bang Wa and get off at Saphan Taksin (Exit 2). There you’ll find signage pointing to the pier where you’ll find shuttle boats to Asiatique.
- Walk 17 minutes to Siam BTS station
- Take Silom line to Saphan Taksin
- Follow signs to Sathorn Pier
- Take the free shuttle boat to Asiatique
Asiatique Transport Map
Asiatique Directory Map
Activities at Asiatique
Once you’ve made your journey to Asiatique check out the activities on offer.
Popular activities
- Ride on the Ferris wheel (Asiatique Sky)
- Watch a Thai live show (Muay Thai Live / Muay Thai Live / Joe Louis Thai Puppet)
- Wine and dine by the riverside
- Shop for souvenirs and local Thai fashion
- Get a massage
- Calypso Cabaret Show
Resturants at Asiatique
Asiatique has many food options, including local Thai cuisine and international fast food brands like KFC.
Popular restaurants
Summary
Although there are plenty of malls and entertainment venues around Bangkok Asiatique is a unique experience with its outdoor riverside location, historical architecture, and popular entertainment shows.
Are you researching the best route to Asiatique? Wherever you’re located in Bangkok Asiatique is within reaching distance by taxi, boat, train, or bus. I recommend taking a BTS and shuttle boat to avoid the notorious Bangkok traffic.
If you don’t mind getting held up in traffic, enjoy the comfort of a taxi ride or if you’re the adventurous type try the local bus experience.
How will you get there?
Further reading – Check my article on the best shopping malls or night markets in Bangkok for more shopping experiences in Bangkok.
