📝 1. Overview
Khlong San, once a sleepy riverside district, is now home to ICONSIAM — Thailand’s most extravagant mall — and a zone that blends high-end shopping, local culture, and jaw-dropping Chao Phraya River views. Whether you’re sipping champagne at a rooftop bar, sampling Michelin-approved street bites, or watching a fountain show explode over the water, Khlong San hits heritage + high fashion in one epic riverside package.
🌟 2. Highlights
🛍️ ICONSIAM – 10 floors of global brands, Siam Takashimaya, luxury cars, and art
🌊 River Park & Light Shows – Open-air space with dancing fountain shows at night
🍜 SookSiam (G/F) – Floating market-style food zone with Thai regional dishes
🖼️ ICONLUXE Art Gallery – Rotating exhibits & fashion installations
🚤 Free Shuttle Boat – From BTS Saphan Taksin to ICONSIAM
🏙️ Magnolia SkyBar @ ICONSIAM – Rooftop cocktails with royal palace views
🛕 Khlong San Old Town – Temples, warehouses, and riverside local life
💡 3. Tips
📸 Best Photo Spots:
- Riverside promenade at sunset – Temple reflections + skyline
- Glass elevator at ICONLUXE – Snap from inside up to skybar
- SookSiam floating boat stalls – Great for Thai street food aesthetics
🛍️ ICONSIAM = duty-free + VAT refund friendly
🕐 Best time to visit: 4 PM – 8 PM (shop + sunset + dinner)
🚤 Use the free boat from BTS Saphan Taksin for the scenic route
🛕 Want local vibes? Wander into Khlong San Market just behind ICONSIAM
🍽️ 4. Top Food Spots Inside ICONSIAM
- SookSiam (G/F)
🍲 Regional Thai eats like Khao Soi, Hoy Tod, Khanom Jeen
💸 50–150 THB per dish
🎭 Vendors dress in traditional styles for extra culture vibes - Tonkatsu Wako / Nabezo / Sushi Cyu
🍱 Japanese chains with riverside views
📍 5F–6F ICON Dining zones
🕒 Lunch / dinner with a view - Baan Khanitha The Heritage
🍽️ Thai fine dining inside a recreated royal residence
📍 ICONLUXE Wing
🕒 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
🌆 5. Rooftop & River Views
🍸 Magnolia SkyBar @ ICONSIAM
- Elegant drinks + skyline sunset
- Smart casual dress code
- 📍 Top floor of ICONSIAM (Magnolia building access)
🎆 Fountain Show (ICONSIAM River Park)
- Every evening ~6:30 PM & 8:00 PM
- Free + dramatic choreography with lights/music
🛍️ 6. ICONSIAM Breakdown
- B1–G: SookSiam, food stalls, supermarket
- 1F–3F: Fashion (H&M, Zara, local designers)
- 4F–5F: Tech, home, lifestyle
- 6F–7F: ICON Cineconic (luxury cinema), restaurants
- ICONLUXE: Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermes, art gallery
- Rooftop Zone: SkyBar, Magnolia Residences
🚗 7. Access
📍 From BTS Saphan Taksin (Taksin Pier)
🚤 Free ICONSIAM Shuttle Boat (every ~10 mins, 9:00 AM–10:00 PM)
💡 Best way to arrive: by river — no traffic, maximum views
📍 By Car / Grab
🚗 20–40 min depending on traffic
🅿️ Parking garage inside (can get packed on weekends)
📍 From Old Town / Grand Palace
🚤 Longtail boat or public ferry to ICONSIAM Pier
🛺 Tuk-tuk possible but slower in peak hours
🛏️ Stay nearby:
- Millennium Hilton Bangkok – Iconic riverside luxury
- Avani+ Riverside Bangkok – Infinity pool + free boat
- Airbnbs in Khlong San – Authentic riverside community
