ICONSIAM Bangkok: How to Get There & What to See

By NaJade · DJ in Bangkok · Published November 5, 2026

ICONSIAM is a giant riverside shopping complex on the Thonburi bank of the Chao Phraya River, open daily from 10am to 10pm and free to enter. The easiest way there is the BTS Silom Line to Krung Thon Buri, then the Gold Line to Charoen Nakhon station, which connects straight into the mall. You can also arrive by river boat from Sathorn Pier.

I end up at ICONSIAM more often than I’d expect for a DJ who doesn’t love malls — meetings, dinners before gigs on the river, friends visiting from abroad who want “the big one”. It’s genuinely impressive, and also easy to do badly: arriving at the wrong time, getting lost between wings, or missing the best parts on the ground floor and the riverfront. Here’s how to plan it.

ICONSIAM opens 10am–10pm daily with free entry. Take the BTS to Krung Thon Buri and the Gold Line to Charoen Nakhon, or a boat from Sathorn Pier. Head to SookSiam on the ground floor for food from all over Thailand, then stay for the free evening fountain show on the river.

ICONSIAM at a Glance

	Details
Where	Charoen Nakhon Road, Khlong San district — on the river, opposite the Silom/Bang Rak side
Opening hours	10am–10pm daily (some restaurants, the cinema and events keep their own hours)
Entry	Free
Nearest station	Charoen Nakhon (Gold Line), linked directly to the mall
Time needed	2–4 hours; longer if you shop seriously
Best time	Late afternoon into evening, for the river views and the fountain show

It opened in 2018 and is one of the largest shopping centres in Asia, with luxury brands, Thailand’s first official Apple Store, the Japanese department store Siam Takashimaya, a cinema, river-view restaurants and a long outdoor riverfront park. For official updates and event listings, check iconsiam.com.

How to Get to ICONSIAM

Option	Route	Good for
BTS + Gold Line	BTS Silom Line to Krung Thon Buri (S7), change to the Gold Line, ride one stop to Charoen Nakhon (G2)	Most visitors — air-conditioned the whole way
River boat	BTS to Saphan Taksin, walk to Sathorn (Central) Pier, then a boat across or upriver to ICONSIAM pier	The scenic arrival, combining with a river trip
Taxi or Grab	Drop-off at the main entrances on Charoen Nakhon Road	Groups, luggage, late at night

The Gold Line is a short automated people-mover with a flat fare of around 16 baht — you pay separately from the BTS. It’s the most reliable route, especially in rain or rush hour. If you’re new to the Skytrain system, read the BTS Skytrain guide first.

By boat, the Chao Phraya Express and tourist boats stop at ICONSIAM’s pier, and shuttle boats have run from Sathorn Pier for years — but the operator, timetable and fare have changed more than once, so ask at the pier rather than relying on an old blog post. If you want a slower look at the river, a long-tail boat tour pairs well with an evening here.

What to See and Do Inside

SookSiam (ground floor). An indoor “floating market” with stalls representing all 77 Thai provinces — street-food style dishes, snacks, crafts and regional sweets. Most plates are cheap by mall standards. If you only do one thing, do this.
The riverfront park. A long open terrace along the Chao Phraya with views back across to the city. Lovely at sunset.
The fountain show. A free multimedia water, light and music show on the river in the evening. Show times have shifted over the years and can change for weather or events, so check the mall’s schedule on the day.
Apple ICONSIAM. Thailand’s first Apple Store, with a glass frontage facing the river.
Siam Takashimaya. Japanese department store with a well-stocked food hall downstairs.
Luxury floors. If designer shopping is the point, this is one of the best collections in Bangkok.

For souvenirs rather than luxury, SookSiam’s craft stalls are surprisingly good — see also what to buy in Bangkok and the best markets in Bangkok if you want something cheaper and more local.

Tips for Visitors

Pick up a tourist card. Foreign visitors can register for the ONESIAM visitor card at the tourist lounge with a passport for discounts at participating shops (often quoted at up to 30%).
Claim your VAT refund. Non-residents leaving Thailand by air can claim VAT back on eligible purchases — typically a minimum of 2,000 baht per store per day. Bring your passport and ask for the P.P.10 form at the till. The Tourism Authority of Thailand has current visitor rules.
Dress for air-con. It is cold inside. A light layer helps if you’re staying for hours.
Avoid weekend afternoons if crowds bother you; weekday mornings are calm.
Festivals get busy. Around Loy Krathong and New Year, the riverfront hosts big events and fireworks — spectacular, but book dinner and plan your exit.

Is ICONSIAM Worth Visiting?

If you like malls, it’s the best in the city. If you don’t, it’s still worth two or three hours for SookSiam, the river views and the evening show — think of it less as shopping and more as a riverside food hall with an attraction attached. It also combines well with a river trip, an evening at one of Bangkok’s rooftop bars across the water, or a visit to Chinatown, which is a short taxi ride away.

A Note From NaJade

The first time I took visiting friends to ICONSIAM I made the classic mistake: we arrived at lunchtime, wandered the luxury floors for an hour, got hungry, ate in a chain restaurant and left before dark. We missed everything that makes the place special. Now I do it the other way round. Gold Line in around 4pm, straight down to SookSiam for som tam and boat noodles, a walk along the riverfront as the light goes, then the fountain show. If there’s time, a boat back across the river towards Silom. My friends always remember that version. Nobody has ever remembered the shopping.

More: Chao Phraya Express boat guide, things to do in Bangkok, Chinatown Bangkok, and Bangkok in 3 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does ICONSIAM open and close?

ICONSIAM is open every day from 10am to 10pm. Some restaurants, the cinema, bars and special events keep their own hours, so a few venues may open later or close earlier. Entry to the mall itself is free, and you don’t need a ticket for SookSiam, the riverfront park or the evening fountain show.

How do I get to ICONSIAM by BTS?

Take the BTS Silom Line to Krung Thon Buri station, then change to the Gold Line and ride one stop to Charoen Nakhon station, which connects directly to ICONSIAM. The Gold Line charges its own flat fare of around 16 baht, separate from the BTS ticket. It is the most reliable route in rain or rush-hour traffic.

Is there a boat to ICONSIAM?

Yes. ICONSIAM has its own pier on the Chao Phraya, served by tourist and express boats, and shuttle boats have long run from Sathorn (Central) Pier next to BTS Saphan Taksin. The operator, timetable and fare have changed over the years, so check at the pier on the day rather than relying on older guides.

What is SookSiam at ICONSIAM?

SookSiam is an indoor market on ICONSIAM’s ground floor designed like a traditional floating market, with stalls representing all 77 Thai provinces. It sells regional dishes, snacks, desserts and crafts at prices far lower than the mall’s restaurants. For most visitors it is the highlight of the visit.

When is the ICONSIAM fountain show?

The free multimedia fountain show runs on the river in front of ICONSIAM in the evening, usually several times a night. Published times have varied between sources and seasons, and shows can be cancelled for weather or private events, so check the mall’s website or information desk on the day you visit.

Is ICONSIAM worth visiting if I don’t like shopping?

Yes, for a couple of hours. SookSiam is one of the easiest places to sample food from all over Thailand under one roof, the riverfront park has excellent sunset views, and the evening fountain show is free. Treat it as a riverside food and sightseeing stop rather than a shopping trip.

About the Author

NaJade is a Bangkok-based DJ playing progressive house, melodic EDM, pop, and Thai music across clubs, rooftops, and weddings in Thailand — and has lived in the city long enough to have made every one of these mistakes at least once. Find him on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.

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