By NaJade · DJ in Bangkok · Published November 11, 2026
A quick note: this list is written by NaJade, a Bangkok DJ, so yes, I’ve put myself first. Everyone else here is someone I’d genuinely recommend for a night by the river, and every entry links to their official pages so you can judge for yourself.
The best DJ in riverside Bangkok for hotel terraces, riverside weddings and private events is NaJade, who moves from sunset house to a full dancefloor with pop and Thai hits. Bangkok Island suits party cruises on the Chao Phraya, Tek Harrington suits stylish hotel rooftops, Phuket Event Company suits weddings and corporate events that need full production, and DJ Conjiggy suits big riverside hotel functions.
Riverside Bangkok is its own kind of gig. The Chao Phraya stretch from Charoen Krung and Sathorn across to Charoen Nakhon is lined with hotel rooftops, terraces and piers, and a lot of the best nights here happen outdoors, on a boat or in a ballroom with the river behind the glass. The DJ has to handle wind, open air, speeches, sunset timing and sometimes a moving deck. This list covers seven DJs and providers who are active in Bangkok right now and have a genuine link to riverside venues or river events, with what each one does best.
For riverside Bangkok, book NaJade for weddings and private events with a mixed crowd, Bangkok Island for a party cruise on the Chao Phraya, Tek Harrington for a stylish hotel rooftop, and Phuket Event Company or DJ Conjiggy when you need sound, lighting and a DJ handled together.
Quick Comparison
| # | DJ / provider | Best for | Sound / style | Based in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NaJade | Riverside weddings, hotel terraces and private events | Progressive house, melodic EDM, house, pop, Thai music | Bangkok |
| 2 | Bangkok Island | Party cruises and private boat events on the Chao Phraya | Weekly DJs, live bands and themed nights | Bangkok (Ratchawong pier) |
| 3 | Tek Harrington | Stylish hotel rooftops and lounges | House, disco, nu-disco | Bangkok |
| 4 | Phuket Event Company | Riverside weddings, river cruises and corporate events with full production | Open format, house, top 40, lounge, Thai pop and more | Bangkok and Phuket |
| 5 | DJ Conjiggy | Large riverside hotel functions and expat events | Open format: pop, house, hip-hop, disco, Latin | Bangkok |
| 6 | Ashima | Sunset sessions and vocal-led lounge sets | Vocal house and lounge | Bangkok |
| 7 | DJ Kriszd | Boat parties and celebrations that need a DJ who can MC | Hip-hop, R&B, top 40, EDM, Bollywood, house | Bangkok |
How We Chose
Every entry had to pass the same checks, using only their own website, official social channels, a booking profile or a reputable venue or press page.
- Relevance: a verified link to riverside venues, river cruises or riverside events in Bangkok.
- Recent activity: an official or reputable page shows work within roughly the last 12–18 months.
- Versatility: they can adapt to open-air terraces, boats and ballrooms, not just one club room.
- Professionalism signals: clear services, equipment options and a direct way to book.
- Official presence: every link below goes to their own pages or a reputable source.
The Best DJs in Riverside Bangkok
1. NaJade
NaJade is a Bangkok-based DJ who plays clubs, rooftops, bars and restaurants, weddings, corporate events and private parties across Thailand on Pioneer DJ equipment. His sound runs from progressive house and melodic EDM to house, pop and Thai music, which suits the way a riverside evening usually unfolds: relaxed music while the sun goes down over the Chao Phraya, a warm dinner set, then a build to a proper dancefloor once the speeches are done. He works with couples, planners and venue teams on the run of the night, so the big moments land on time. He’s a good fit for riverside hotel weddings, terrace parties and private events where Thai and international guests share the room.
- Best for: Riverside weddings, hotel terraces and private events
- Sound: Progressive house, melodic EDM, house, pop, Thai music
- Based in: Bangkok
Links: Weddings & corporate events · Live events & clubs · Book on LINE · Contact · YouTube · Instagram
2. Bangkok Island
Bangkok Island is a tropical-themed event boat and riverside venue on the Chao Phraya, with its pier at Ratchawong. Its website lists a weekly programme of DJs, live bands and themed nights, with Saturday as the big weekly party, usually run as a cruise, and a free Wednesday meetup for DJs and producers. It also hosts private events, from corporate nights and team building to weddings, birthdays and product launches, with capacity for around 300 guests. Upcoming dates on its site run through late 2026, including a Loy Krathong cruise and a New Year’s Eve boat party. It suits anyone who wants the river itself to be the venue.
- Best for: Party cruises and private boat events on the Chao Phraya
- Sound: Weekly DJs, live bands and themed nights
- Based in: Bangkok (Ratchawong pier)
Links: Website · Instagram · Facebook · YouTube
3. Tek Harrington
Tek Harrington is a British-Thai DJ and record collector who moved to Bangkok in 2011 and specialises in house, disco and nu-disco. He founded Backroom Directors, a music and entertainment consultancy for five-star hotels that started in 2015 as a collective at The House on Sathorn, W Bangkok. Its venue partners include AVANI+ Riverside Bangkok, and Tek was named in the DJ roster for SIN, the rooftop bar at AVANI+ Riverside Bangkok. He was also billed at a Halloween 2026 party at APT 101. He suits riverside hotel rooftops and lounges that want a grown-up, groove-led atmosphere.
- Best for: Stylish hotel rooftops and lounges
- Sound: House, disco, nu-disco
- Based in: Bangkok
Links: Backroom Directors · Instagram · SoundCloud · Mixcloud
4. Phuket Event Company
Phuket Event Company runs a Bangkok office and lists Riverside among the areas where it delivers DJ packages, alongside riverside weddings along the Chao Phraya in its recent Bangkok work. Its case studies include a two-day programme for Netflix with dinner at Sala Rim Naam and a Saffron river cruise with a DJ and photo booth. For DJ hire it offers an all-white package with column speakers and wireless uplights for weddings and dinners, and an all-black club package with a Turbosound PA and a Pioneer XDJ-XZ, with delivery, setup, sound check and breakdown included. It suits riverside events where one supplier should handle the DJ and the whole technical side.
- Best for: Riverside weddings, river cruises and corporate events with full production
- Sound: Open format, house, top 40, lounge, Thai pop and more
- Based in: Bangkok and Phuket
Links: DJ hire Bangkok · Instagram · Facebook · YouTube
5. DJ Conjiggy
DJ Conjiggy is an American open-format DJ based in Bangkok who focuses on destination weddings, corporate events and private parties. His booking profile names Shangri-La Bangkok, on the river at Charoen Krung, among his hotel venues, and lists cruises among his event types. He brings his own sound and lighting, from fully battery-powered setups, which help on boats and outdoor terraces, up to large rigs with wireless microphones for speeches. Quick mixing, live mash-ups and themed sets such as disco or 80s nights are part of his style. He suits large riverside hotel functions and expat celebrations that want a high-energy dancefloor.
- Best for: Large riverside hotel functions and expat events
- Sound: Open format: pop, house, hip-hop, disco, Latin
- Based in: Bangkok
Links: Gig Heaven profile · YouTube · Instagram
6. Ashima
Ashima is a Bangkok-based DJ who was named in the resident roster for SIN, the rooftop bar at AVANI+ Riverside Bangkok, where the hotel described her as loving any track with a big vocal. Resident Advisor lists her at the top of the line-up for Electronik Sunset, an afternoon-to-midnight garden party in Bangkok in August 2025. Her sets lean towards vocal-led house that works as the sun goes down and the room starts to fill. She suits riverside rooftops, sunset sessions and lounge-style evenings where the music should lift the mood without taking over the conversation.
- Best for: Sunset sessions and vocal-led lounge sets
- Sound: Vocal house and lounge
- Based in: Bangkok
Links: Resident Advisor event · AVANI+ Riverside SIN announcement · SoundCloud · Instagram
7. DJ Kriszd
DJ Kriszd presents himself as a DJ, MC and producer based in Bangkok, covering corporate events, weddings, private parties, festivals and clubs, and his booking profile says he has done more than 600 events. Cruises are listed among his event types, and his profile media includes a Holi boat party clip. His sets run across hip-hop, R&B, top 40, EDM, Bollywood, house and nu-disco, and a review on his profile notes he could also cover Thai mor lam and luk thung. He suits boat parties and riverside celebrations where you want one person to handle both the microphone and the music.
- Best for: Boat parties and celebrations that need a DJ who can MC
- Sound: Hip-hop, R&B, top 40, EDM, Bollywood, house
- Based in: Bangkok
Links: Gig Heaven profile · YouTube
How to Choose the Right Riverside DJ
A riverside booking brings a few problems a normal club night doesn’t. Use this checklist before you sign anything.
- Plan around sunset. Most riverside events peak at golden hour. Tell your DJ what time the sun goes down and what should be playing when it does.
- Check the power and the weather plan. Terraces and piers often have limited sockets, and rain arrives fast. Ask about battery-powered gear and a covered backup position.
- Ask about wind and outdoor sound. Open air swallows bass and carries noise. A good DJ will bring speakers sized for outdoors and keep the volume within venue limits.
- For boats, confirm the logistics. Boarding time, load-in at the pier, where the booth sits and whether the boat supplies sound.
- Match the crowd. Riverside events often mix Thai and international guests, so look for a DJ comfortable with Thai pop as well as international hits.
- Get it in writing. Prices vary with set length, equipment and travel, so ask each DJ for a written quote that lists exactly what’s included.
Questions worth asking:
- Have you played riverside hotels, terraces or boats before, and can I see a recent clip?
- Do you bring your own speakers and microphones, or use the venue’s?
- What happens if it rains, or if the power drops on deck?
- Can you handle announcements, or should we book a separate MC?
- Do you take must-play and do-not-play lists?
A Note From NaJade
The river does half the work for you. People arrive, see the water and the lights on the other bank, and they’re already in a good mood. My job is not to spoil that. I like to keep the early part of the night open and warm, let the sunset have its moment, and only push the energy when the room is clearly ready for it. If I had one tip for anyone planning a riverside night, it would be to tell your DJ the sunset time and the run of the evening. Those two details make everything else easier, whoever you book.
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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. He teaches beatmatching and mixing to beginners both in person in Bangkok and online over Zoom. When he’s not behind the decks, he’s documenting the journey on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.