Opened in April 2012, Asiatique The Riverfront isn’t the easiest of names to say for Thai speakers (or me for that matter), but that hasn’t detracted the crowds that flock here on a daily basis to experience Bangkok’s latest attraction. Asiatique is a unique development of boutique shops, restaurants and entertainment venues all located at the site of a former pier owned by the East Asiatic Company. The teak traders of old Siam have long since gone, but the warehouses and wharfs have been replaced by Thailand’s modern-day merchants. Divided into four different zones; the Factory District, Waterfront District, Town Square District and Charoenkrung District, the venue is proving to be a big hit with the locals.
Asiatique has featured a lot on Thai television in recent months and when I visited last week, the crowds were out in force. Thai people do like to pose by a sign so if you visit any time soon expect to see lots of Bangkokians snapping away with their phones, ipads and cameras. I’m not the world’s most patient shopper, but I thoroughly enjoyed my visit (especially the waterfront restaurant) and would definitely recommend Asiatique The Riverfront because it is very different to the other
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