Heading to Asiatique in Bangkok

2014-09-01 · Updated: 2026-08-11 · Original (Korean)

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A white cat and a calico cat walking on a park lawn

After touring the Grand Palace and focusing on too many artworks in the heat, my mind and body were completely drained. Honestly, I just wanted to go home. So, to soothe my exhausted body, I enjoyed the AC and drank something sweet at a coffee shop right in front of the palace, which made me feel a bit more positive again.

Not missing this moment, I headed straight to the park and spent 30 minutes watching two cats wandering around. Maybe it's because I'm a lazy traveler, but the surrounding atmosphere felt incredibly relaxed.

Interior of a subway train with a long row of yellow seats

In the evening, I headed to Asiatique, rumored to be a great place for souvenir shopping, with some Koreans I had just met. Of course, since I have no sense of direction, the others led the way.

As for Asiatique, it's a trendy shopping space in Bangkok, but to me, it just feels like a modern version of a night market. However, legend has it that once women go in, they never come out—and I ended up confirming that truth.

A pier with a Chao Phraya Express Boat ticket office and a currency exchange — If you get off at Saphan Taksin station, you can take a free shuttle boat to Asiatique.

Illuminated high-rise buildings by the river on a dark night

A Ferris wheel and building lights seen far away across a dark river — Slowly, Asiatique's landmark Ferris wheel comes into view in the distance.

The illuminated Ramada Hotel and a Ferris wheel along the riverbank at night

The Asiatique Ferris wheel and neon signs shining brightly under the night sky

Exterior of a building with the Asiatique The Riverfront sign and a shining Ferris wheel under the night sky — I intentionally adjusted the aperture to get a good shot of the Ferris wheel, so the photo came out dark, but the lights are actually really pretty in person.

The restaurants around the river at Asiatique have outdoor seating, showing a side of Bangkok I hadn't seen before. Just by looking, every restaurant oozes luxury and seems like it would be expensive. After going in, I realized they didn't just seem expensive—they actually were.

#If you told me to go alone #You'd think I couldn't make it to Asiatique #But I went alone later!!