Asiatique Pier is one of the popular Chao Phraya River piers in Bangkok, frequently used by tourists and locals who come to spend time at Asiatique The Riverfront Destination or board one of numerous Chao Phraya River dinner cruises starting from here. Discover everything you need to know about Asiatique Pier, such as boat routes, timetables, tickets, how to get there, and the best things to do and places to stay nearby.
This Asiatique Pier guide covers:
The Pier
Located on the bank of the Chao Phraya River, Asiatique The Riverfront Destination is a popular tourist shopping and entertainment complex in Bangkok, where you can find many restaurants, shops, a Ferris wheel, and other attractions.
There are currently four piers at Asiatique:
Asiatique Pier 1 is the pier on the right side of the riverside, just behind Sirimahannop, the classical three-masted vessel permanently docked at Asiatique The Riverfront Destination. Pier 1 is mainly used to board the Chao Phraya River dinner cruise boats.
Asiatique Pier 2 is the main pier of Asiatique, located on the left end of the riverside. Pier 2 is the place where you can board the Asiatique shuttle boat to Sathorn Pier. Some of the dinner cruises also use this pier for boarding, so pay attention to the pier number provided at the check-in.
Asiatique Pier 3 is currently used to board the Chao Phraya Tourist Boat.
Asiatique Pier 4 is another newly opened pier, located next to the Jurassic World The Experience. This pier is used by the luxurious Japanese dinner cruise - Okura Cruise.
Boats to board at Asiatique Pier
You can board different types of boats at Asiatique Pier, as taking a boat to Asiatique The Riverfront Destination is a popular way to get there. Discover the shuttle boat, hotel boat, public boat, and tourist boat services, as well as the Chao Phraya River dinner cruises that can be boarded at the pier.
Chao Phraya River dinner cruises
Taking the Chao Phraya River dinner cruise is one of the most exclusive things to do in Bangkok, as you can enjoy a beautiful view of the city bathed in lights with the atmosphere of a festive dinner.
Asiatique Pier is a popular Bangkok river cruise departure point where you can board the following Chao Phraya River dinner cruises:
Find full details of the cruises that you can board at this pier here: Asiatique Dinner Cruises.
If you want to explore all the options, discover other river cruises in Bangkok and use our tips for choosing the cruise that suits your preferences and travel plans the best.
Chao Phraya Tourist Boat
Chao Phraya Tourist Boat, also known as Blue Flag Boat, is the most popular boat option for tourists, as this boat route connects all the main tourist attractions along the river. By boarding the Chao Phraya Tourist Boat at Asiatique Pier, you can visit the most famous tourist attractions in Bangkok, such as the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, the Flower Market, Chinatown, Khao San Road, and ICONSIAM.
The best thing about this Bangkok boat service is that it can be used for single trips as well as like the hop-on hop-off boat by purchasing a one-day pass.
The Chao Phraya Tourist Boat starts operating at 08:30, with departures scheduled every 30 minutes. However, during the daytime, the boat route was normally ending at Sathorn Pier, and only in the evening it was extended to Asiatique The Riverfront Destination.
Starting from 26 December 2025, the Blue Flag Boat service now operates on an extended route to Asiatique for the boats departing from Phra Arthit Pier from 11:30 to 19:00.
After the recent timetable update, the Chao Phraya Tourist Boat now departs from Asiatique Pier to Phra Arthit daily from 12:00 to 19:30 with a 30-minute frequency. By boarding this boat, you can get from Asiatique to ICONSIAM, Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Khao San Road, and other popular tourist destinations along the Chao Phraya River directly.
Thai Smile Boat
Thai Smile Boat, previously known as MINE Smart Ferry, is an electric public boat service operating on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. It's a more environmentally friendly alternative to the Chao Phraya Express Boat.
Thai Smile Boat is currently operating two electric boat routes along the river.
Starting from 25 December 2025, the City Line (Green Line) makes a stop at Asiatique on the way between Siam Charoen Nakhon Pier and Phra Pinklao Bridge Pier.
The electric boats to Phra Pinklao (north of Asiatique) run from 10:10 to 18:10 and to Siam Charoen Nakhon (south of Asiatique) from 11:40 to 19:10. Boat departures are scheduled every 30 minutes, with additional boats offered on a shorter route between Siam Charoen Nakhon Pier and River City Pier later in the evening. These evening boats also make a stop at Asiatique.
The updated timetable for Thai Smile Boat departures from Asiatique introduced in April 2026 can be seen below.
Chao Phraya Express Boat
The Chao Phraya Express Boat is the main public boat service operating along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. The company operates several boat routes with a different number of stops and varied timetables, as some of them operate on weekdays and during rush hour only. The routes are recognized by the color of the flag the boat flies.
As you might find conflicting information online, be noted that the public boats of the Chao Phraya Express Boat don't stop at Asiatique!
However, you can take a public boat to the Chao Phraya River pier not far from Asiatique and then walk or take a tuk-tuk for the remaining distance.
The Orange Flag Boat and the Yellow Flag Boat (only during daytime and on weekends) of Chao Phraya Express Boat end their route at Wat Rajsingkorn Pier, which is located just before Asiatique.
Asiatique shuttle boat
In the evening, Asiatique The Riverfront Destination provides a free shuttle boat service between Asiatique and Sathorn Pier.
The Asiatique shuttle boat is offered to all the visitors free of charge and connects Asiatique Pier 2 with Sathorn Pier.
Sathorn Pier, also known as the Central Pier, is the main public transportation hub on the Chao Phraya River, as it is easily reachable by the BTS Skytrain due to the convenient location next to BTS Saphan Taksin Station.
The shuttle boat is operating from 16:00 to 23:30, with a boat normally leaving every 30 minutes.
Hotel shuttle boats to Asiatique Pier
The largest Bangkok Riverside hotels are normally offering a free shuttle boat service for their guests. Most of them have regular shuttle boats operating between the hotel and Sathorn Pier, but there are some hotels that also offer free trips to Asiatique in the evening.
Hotels that are offering the service of a shuttle boat to Asiatique:
The Salil Hotel Riverside – Bangkok – a luxurious hotel set alongside the majestic Chao Phraya River in the heart of downtown. The hotel is offering two daily shuttle boat departures from Salil Pier to Asiatique and vice versa.
For the current shuttle boat schedule, check at the hotel.
Boat tickets at Asiatique Pier
Depending on the boat you are looking to take at the pier, you might need to buy a ticket.
Tickets to Bangkok dinner cruises departing from Asiatique Pier should be booked in advance. It can be easily done via the following link: Chao Phraya River dinner cruise tickets.
Before you board the dinner cruise, you need to make a check-in at the "Cruise Ticket Point" of the Asiatique The Riverfront Warehouse No. 7, which is one of the clearly marked buildings close to the Ferris wheel. To get there, look for the sign as seen below.
Once at the Asiatique The Riverfront Warehouse No. 7, you will notice the dinner cruise check-in counters lined up along one side. There are check-in counters of several different Chao Phraya dinner cruise companies, so make sure to approach the one you've purchased a ticket of.
To board the Chao Phraya Tourist Boat, you need to purchase either a single-journey ticket or a one-day pass. Day passes can be conveniently booked online without waiting in the line at the dedicated hop-on hop-off boat ticket counter, which is located next to the pier.
Thai Smile Boat tickets can normally be purchased on the boat. Otherwise, you can use the Thai Go Day Pass, covering the three electric boat routes and all Thai Smile Bus routes.
You don't need a ticket to board the Asiatique shuttle boat going to Sathorn Pier (BTS Saphan Taksin Station). Just go to Pier 2, wait in the line, and board the boat once it arrives.
Popular destinations from Asiatique Pier
The most popular destinations that can be reached by boat from Asiatique:
- Sathorn Pier
- Wat Arun
- Grand Palace
- Chinatown
- ICONSIAM
- Khao San Road
All these popular spots along the Chao Phraya River, as well as several other destinations, can be conveniently visited by purchasing a Chao Phraya Tourist Boat one-day pass.
Asiatique to Sathorn Pier
Sathorn Pier, located under the King Taksin the Great Bridge, is the central pier of the Chao Phraya River public boats. At Sathorn Pier, you can transfer to the BTS Skytrain at the nearby BTS Saphan Taksin Station and then extend your trip to other Bangkok areas, like Silom, Siam, Sukhumvit, Chatuchak, and others.
To get from Asiatique to Sathorn Pier, you can take the free Asiatique shuttle boat or the Chao Phraya Tourist Boat, which is a good option for travelers who already have a one-day pass. The City Line of Thai Smile Boat can also be used on this route.
Asiatique to Wat Arun
Wat Arun, known as the Temple of Dawn, is a Buddhist temple situated on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. Thanks to its riverside location, Wat Arun is one of the most stunning temples and one of the best-known landmarks in Bangkok.
To get from Asiatique to Wat Arun directly, you need to take the Chao Phraya Tourist Boat or the City Line of Thai Smile Boat to Wat Arun Pier.
Asiatique to the Grand Palace
The Grand Palace is an impressive complex of buildings that was an official residence of the Thai kings for 150 years. The complex also houses Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, which is regarded as the most important and sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand.
To get from Asiatique to the Grand Palace directly, you need to take the Chao Phraya Tourist Boat or the City Line of Thai Smile Boat going to Tha Chang Pier (N9), which is the pier nearest to the entrance of the palace complex.
Asiatique to Chinatown
Bangkok Chinatown, locally known as Yaowarat, is one of the oldest and most unique cultural areas of Bangkok, which was established by Chinese merchants in the 1780s. The streets of Chinatown are full of colorful buildings and decorations as well as Chinese-style attractions, restaurants, and markets.
To get from Asiatique to Chinatown, you can take the Blue Flag Boat or the City Line Boat to Ratchawong Pier (N5). Another option is using a combination of the Asiatique shuttle boat and the Orange Flag Boat or the Yellow Flag Boat.
Asiatique to ICONSIAM
ICONSIAM shopping mall is the main attraction in the area, as it's a famous shopping complex with hundreds of high-end shops and restaurants and even an indoor floating market, which is perfect for those who want to taste a variety of Thai dishes at affordable prices. If you are heading there, don't forget to book your free ONESIAM Global Visitor Card that will let you enjoy exclusive discounts and services at a variety of stores inside the ICONSIAM and 5 other shopping complexes of the group.
ICONSIAM Pier is also a popular spot for boarding Bangkok river cruises, as many of them depart from there daily.
To get from Asiatique to ICONSIAM, you can take the Chao Phraya Tourist Boat or the City Line directly to ICONSIAM Pier. Otherwise, use a combination of the Asiatique shuttle boat and the ICONSIAM shuttle boat with a transfer at Sathorn Pier. If you want to get there earlier and at an affordable price, take the Orange Flag Boat or the Yellow Flag Boat from Wat Rajsingkorn Pier, which is located a short walk from Asiatique.
Asiatique to Khao San Road
Khao San Road is the most popular location in Bangkok among backpackers and solo travelers who like to connect. The area is located just north of Bangkok Old Town, with the city's most important attractions within walking distance.
To get from Asiatique to Khao San Road, you can take the Chao Phraya Tourist Boat to Phra Arthit Pier (N13), which is the pier nearest to the backpacker street. Otherwise, you can also take the Asiatique shuttle boat to Sathorn Pier and transfer there to the Orange Flag Boat or the Yellow Flag Boat.
How to get to Asiatique Pier
To get to Asiatique Pier, you can take a shuttle boat from Sathorn Pier, which can be conveniently reached by the BTS Skytrain from anywhere in the city via the adjacent BTS Saphan Taksin Station.
The Chao Phraya Tourist Boat and the City Line of Thai Smile Boat can also be used for traveling to Asiatique from different riverside areas in Bangkok.
Several Bangkok bus routes also pass by Asiatique The Riverfront Destination.
Things to do near Asiatique Pier
Asiatique The Riverfront Destination, occupying a large complex of old warehouses on the bank of the Chao Phraya River, feels more like an open-air shopping mall than a night market. Here you can shop for souvenirs, dine at numerous restaurants, enjoy the views from the highest Ferris wheel in Bangkok, Asiatique Sky, or spend an evening watching the most popular ladyboy show in the city, Calypso Cabaret.
The most trending attractions at Asiatique are the newly opened Jurassic World The Experience and SkyFlyers - Wings of Garudapterus.
Located next to Asiatique, Top Knot Rooftop Bar & Restaurant is a nice rooftop venue on the 8th-9th floor of Hotel Once, which is a boutique modern classic-style hotel in the Charoenkrung district. On the 8th floor, the bar is designed as a botanical glass house, while on the 9th floor, it is an outdoor bar where you will see the panoramic view of the Chao Phraya River. Even if it's situated not very high, Top Knot Rooftop Bar & Restaurant is one of the affordable rooftop bars in Bangkok with nice river views.
To prepare for a perfect night out at the riverside rooftop bar, explore the special offers for sharing set packages at Top Knot Rooftop Bar.
Hotels near Asiatique Pier
The most popular accommodation options near the pier are:
Ramada Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Hotel Once Bangkok (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
The Salil Hotel Riverside Bangkok (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Other Bangkok Chao Phraya River Piers
The Chao Phraya River pier map can be found here: Bangkok River Pier Map.