Asiatique The Riverfront: night market and Ferris wheel

Updated on October 1, 2026

Asiatique The Riverfront is a night market on the banks of the Chao Phraya, on Charoen Krung Road, south of central Bangkok. It occupies the former port of the Danish East Asiatic Company, founded in 1897; the port ceased operating in 1947 and the oldest surviving building dates from 1907. After restoration, the site opened on 27 April 2012: shops, restaurants and attractions are spread across ten warehouses, around a 60-metre Ferris wheel. Entry is free. Allow 2 to 3 hours to wander the lanes, have dinner by the water and ride the Ferris wheel. The free shuttle boat from Sathorn Pier makes it easy to get there in the evening.

Highlights

Asiatique Sky

The 60-metre Ferris wheel is the landmark of the site. A ride lasts about 15 minutes and looks out over the river, both of its banks and the city's towers. An adult ticket costs 500 baht (prices checked in October 2026).

The East Asiatic Company warehouses

The brick halls with their arched roofs still carry the Danish company's name on their façade. Today they house clothing, homeware and souvenir shops, as well as restaurants. In the evening, the wooden promenade running alongside them is the main thoroughfare.

The Sirimahannop and the riverside restaurants

This tall ship moored in front of the site is a replica of the Thoon Kramom, a historic vessel, and houses a restaurant. Along the promenade, other restaurants look out over the Chao Phraya, such as The Siam Tea Room and The Crystal Grill House.

Calypso Cabaret and the other attractions

Calypso Cabaret puts on a show of about one hour on site every evening. Families will also find a double-decker carousel, the Mystery Mansion, a gondola ride on two levels, and the Jurassic World: The Experience exhibition. The Muay Thai shows and the Joe Louis puppet theatre that were once based here have closed.

Infos pratiques

Tips

Entry to the site and the shuttle boat from Sathorn are free. The Ferris wheel costs 500 baht per adult according to its official website (prices checked in October 2026), but recent visitors report 600 baht at the counter, so allow for the difference; tickets are sold on site or online. Book Calypso Cabaret in advance, especially at weekends. Shop prices are higher than in neighbourhood markets: compare before you buy.

How to get there

2194 Charoen Krung Road, Wat Phraya Krai, Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok 10120. BTS Silom Line to Saphan Taksin, exit 2, then the free shuttle boat from Sathorn Pier (Central Pier), from 4pm to 11:30pm, with a departure every 25 to 30 minutes; the crossing takes about ten minutes. During the day, the Chao Phraya Express Boat (orange flag) stops at Wat Rajsingkorn Pier, next to the site, until 5pm. The Chao Phraya Tourist Boat also calls there between 4:10pm and 7:10pm.