Thonburi Railway Station
Thonburi station was the terminus of the southern line on Thailand’s national rail network from 1903 to 1999. It has a rich wartime history as Japanese troops used it as a strategic base during the Second World War.
Thammasat University
The second oldest university in the country, Thammasat was founded in 1934 as the University of Moral Science and Politics. It was specifically created with the goal of making education available to all Thais.
Rama XIII Bridge
Travelling from north to south along the river the first landmark attraction boat passengers will see is the Rama XIII Bridge. This is a showpiece of modern architecture in Bangkok and it is named after King Ananda – the eighth king of the Chakri Dynasty – who died in 1946.
Live Muay Thai kicks off at Asiatique
The premiere show of Muay Thai Live: The Legend Lives has taken place at The Stage, a new theatre at the heart of Asiatique, the riverside entertainment, dining and shopping complex.
Riverside weddings
The five-star riverside Shangri-La Hotel is inviting couples to say “I do” alongside the Chao Phraya following the introduction of a variety of wedding day packages.
Contingency plan
Boat operators on the Chao Phraya River and Saen Saep canal will increase capacity on 13 January 2014 when anti-government protesters plan to shut down Bangkok, the Marine Department has confirmed.
New Year countdown
Asiatique is going to be one of the main focal points for the 2014 New Year celebrations with a splendid fireworks display planned next to Bangkok’s premier entertainment attraction.
Rubbish busters
A new river fleet has gone into operation to help workers pull waste and weeds from the Chao Phraya.
Princess hotel upgrade
An upgrade at the Royal Princess Larn Luang Hotel Bangkok has been completed. The 167-key hotel is situated in the most historic part of the capital, Rattanakosin Island, in a district distinguished by sweeping tree-lined boulevards, centuries-old canals and ancient temples.
Landmark deal signed
The Country Group has signed a 11.6 billion baht finance agreement for the development of a landmark Chao Phraya River waterfront property.