Riverboats moored on the Chao Phraya at dusk, with the riverside towers lit beyond

Itinerary · Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok’s skyline from the river

The Express Boat up the Chao Phraya, the Thonburi canals, afternoon tea at the Oriental, and Sky Bar at dusk.

One day, by river boat and on foot

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  1. 9:00

    1Chao Phraya Express Boat

    The Riverside·River boat

    From Sathorn pier, upriver.

  2. 10:30

    2National Museum of Royal Barges

    Thonburi riverside·Museum

    The gilded barges on Khlong Bangkok Noi.

  3. 12:30

    3Somsak Pu Ob

    Thonburi riverside·Street food

    Crab and glass noodles on the Thonburi side.

  4. 15:00

    4The Authors’ Lounge

    The Riverside·Afternoon tea

    Afternoon tea in the Authors’ Wing.

  5. 18:00

    5Sky Bar

    Silom·Rooftop bar

    The river from the 64th floor.

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