ICONSIAM: Bangkok's Riverside Icon on the Thonburi Side
ICONSIAM is a riverside landmark that Thais and foreign visitors alike come to check in at: shop, eat and enjoy the Chao Phraya view. Here is our guide, plus every way to get there.
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ICONSIAM is a 750,000-square-meter shopping mall on the Chao Phraya River at 299 Charoen Nakhon Road, Khlong San, Bangkok. Highlights include SOOK SIAM on the G floor, global brands, lots of restaurants and river viewpoints. You can get there by car, BTS, boat or bus, and it is open daily 10:00 to 22:00.
Key takeaways
- 750,000 sq m mall on the Chao Phraya, Thonburi side, packed with global brands
- G floor has SOOK SIAM with food and goods from Thailand's four regions; Takashimaya and The Veranda have plenty to eat
- Great river views from the M floor and the 7th-floor terrace
- Parking for up to 5,000 cars, plus many bus routes
- Open daily 10:00 to 22:00
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Since ICONSIAM opened, there's hardly anyone who hasn't heard of it. It's the dazzling icon of the Thonburi side of Bangkok, and everyone comes to visit, both Thais and foreigners.
If you're looking for somewhere to relax with your family, stroll, shop and unwind on a day off or during a long holiday, Meeting Point says you shouldn't miss ICONSIAM. It's a shopping mall that has become one of Thailand's landmarks, a check-in spot that Thai and foreign visitors alike make a point of visiting at least once. You could even call it one of Thailand's icons.
Made for Shoppers and Foodies
If you love spending your days off at the mall, shopping, strolling, eating or catching a movie, this mall has you covered. It's packed with shops and brings together leading global brands. Pretty much any brand you can think of is here.
Great for Families Too
If you want to take your family for a stroll and a meal together, this mall is a great option to plan for. Besides a huge number of restaurants, there's a separate zone of premium restaurants, so everyone can choose to their heart's content. Dining solo here is also well worth trying at least once.
Getting to Know ICONSIAM
ICONSIAM is a luxurious mall covering 750,000 square meters on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. If you love beautiful river views, it's a great place for stylish check-in photos, and a lovely spot to stroll and enjoy the cool breeze, whether with your partner, family, friends or on your own. It's also easy to reach by bus, BTS and MRT, by car, or for a change of scene, by boat from a pier on the Chao Phraya. Let's see all the ways to get there.
Quick Travel Notes
- You can come by car, BTS or boat, and there's a free boat service.
- Traffic can be heavy if you drive. Coming along Charoen Rat Road, turn right and the mall is on your left. Parking can be tricky, but there are special parking areas for holders of several credit cards, including a Takashimaya credit card parking area.
- There's a BTS link into the mall at the M and UG floors.
Our Overall Review
- G floor: Always very busy because of SOOK SIAM, with food and products from all four regions of Thailand and regular food events.
- Takashimaya zone: A huge choice of food. The sushi here is sold by the piece, so you can pick your favorites to take home.
- The Veranda zone: Lots of well-known restaurants and coffee shops, with plenty of great options and both air-conditioned and outdoor seating.
- When the evening weather is nice, sit outside and watch the boats on the Chao Phraya. The atmosphere is lovely, and it gets quite romantic as the evening goes on.
Highlights You Really Shouldn't Miss
- The Chao Phraya River view is gorgeous. Just walk out of the M floor doors to stroll and take photos of the river and the mall. Both are beautiful.
- Don't forget to head out to the 7th floor for river views too. It's stunning, and even in the afternoon it isn't too hot because the building casts shade. If you're having coffee at Starbucks, you can walk straight out onto the 7th-floor terrace for great photos. There are also plenty of other floors on the other side of the mall where you can step out for beautiful views.
- The 6th floor has loads of restaurants to choose from, including Luk Kai Thong, Krua Phitsamai, Thong Siam and many more.
How to Get to ICONSIAM
There are several ways to get to ICONSIAM.
Option 1: By Car
If you're driving, ICONSIAM has a car park for up to 5,000 cars, so you won't have trouble finding a space. There are three main routes:
- From Lat Ya Road: drive straight until the road ends, turn right, and ICONSIAM is a short drive ahead.
- From South Sathorn Road: head over Taksin Bridge and keep left to take the underpass. Go straight a short way and you'll see ICONSIAM on your right.
- Via Somdet Chao Phraya Road: from Prajadhipok Road, drive straight, turn right at the junction, then continue a short way and ICONSIAM will be on your left.
If you're driving, we recommend checking your route on a navigation app or Google Maps beforehand, or just navigating straight to the mall for the most accurate directions.
Option 2: By BTS
Take the BTS to Saphan Krung Thon station (Krung Thon Buri), use Exit 3 and transfer to the Gold Line. You can get off at Charoen Nakhon station, or at Saphan Taksin station and take the shuttle boat to ICONSIAM from Sathorn Pier. The boats run daily from 06:00 to 00:00.
Option 3: By Boat
Since ICONSIAM sits right on the Chao Phraya River, getting there by ferry is easy. You can board at:
- Sathorn Pier or Si Phraya Pier. ICONSIAM's shuttle service runs daily from 09:00 to 23:00.
Option 4: By Bus
ICONSIAM is on Charoen Nakhon Road, and plenty of bus routes pass by, so it's easy to get there by bus. These routes stop near ICONSIAM:
- Route 3: Mo Chit 2 to Khlong San, stop in front of ICONSIAM
- Route 6: Phra Pradaeng to Bang Lamphu, stop in front of ICONSIAM
- Route 84: Om Yai to BTS Wongwian Yai, stop in front of ICONSIAM
- Route 88: King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi to Lat Ya, stop in front of ICONSIAM
- Route 89: Nang Linchi Road to Taling Chan, stop at Wat Suwannaram (opposite ICONSIAM)
- Route 111: Taksin Bridge to Thai Seri (Charoen Nakhon 52), stop in front of ICONSIAM
- Route 149: Taling Chan to Kluai Nam Thai junction, stop in front of ICONSIAM
- Route 167: Bang Bon to Khlong San Market, stop in front of ICONSIAM
- Route 177: Bang Bua Thong to Victory Monument, stop in front of ICONSIAM
ICONSIAM: Visitor Info
- Location: 299 Charoen Nakhon Road, Khlong Ton Sai subdistrict, Khlong San district, Bangkok 10600
- Map: https://goo.gl/maps/oFR1ouKqoLzKgcZs5
- Hours: Open daily, 10:00 to 22:00
- Phone: 02 495 7080
- Facebook: ICONSIAM
- Website: https://www.iconsiam.com
FAQ
Where is ICONSIAM and what are its opening hours?
299 Charoen Nakhon Road, Khlong Ton Sai, Khlong San, Bangkok 10600. Open daily 10:00 to 22:00. Phone: 02 495 7080.
Can I get to ICONSIAM by BTS?
Yes. There is a BTS link into the mall at the M and UG floors. You can also transfer to the Gold Line (Charoen Nakhon station), or get off at Saphan Taksin and take the shuttle boat from Sathorn Pier, which runs daily 06:00 to 00:00.
Is there parking at ICONSIAM?
Yes, the car park holds up to 5,000 cars, and there are special parking areas for holders of certain credit cards.
Where are the best river photo spots at ICONSIAM?
Walk out through the M floor doors to the riverside, and head out to the 7th-floor terrace (by Starbucks). Afternoons are fine because the building shades the terrace.
Which buses go to ICONSIAM?
Routes 3, 6, 84, 88, 111, 149, 167 and 177 stop in front of ICONSIAM. Route 89 stops at Wat Suwannaram, across the road.
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