Bangkok is a massive commercial hub and the most populous city of Thailand. This means that there are various shopping malls in Bangkok catering to the indulgent needs of legions of people. Amongst this vast selection of shopping centres, there’s one place that stands leagues apart from the rest in terms of scale and in terms of setting, and that is Asiatique the Riverfront, the largest open-air mall in Thailand.
The mall is located in Bangkok’s Bang Kho Laem district, amidst various 5 star hotels in Bangkok such as Chatrium Hotels & Residencies. The mall’s name is a nod to the fact that it is situated facing the Chao Phraya River.
The most noteworthy aspect about the mall is that it has combined two of the most notable kinds of shopping experiences Bangkok is known for, the shopping mall concept and that of the night-time bazaar. Asiatique however, is no ordinary bazaar, since it contains over one thousand five hundred boutiques and numerous restaurants ensuring that visitors have the chance to feast on more or less any type of cuisine they fancy. Amongst these various shops range everything from shops selling traditional Thai items to an Apple-Store.
In addition to various kinds of shops, Asiatique has the tallest ferris wheel in Thailand, known as Asiatique Sky, which stands at a staggering two hundred feet tall. There are two renowned performance venues that showcase two acts that Asiatique consistently draws a massive crowd for, and these are the Joe Luis Traditional Thai Puppet Theatre and the celebrated lady-boy show known as the Calypso Cabaret, respectively.
So whether you’re looking to embark on a shopping spree or indulge in a live performance like no other, Asiatique The Riverfront is sure you to blow you away on all fronts.
Damon Starky is a creative nomadic travel writer, who is well informed and experienced on a wide range of interests that would connect to the needs of any type of traveler. Google+
