After crusing the small channels with a speedboat and a delicious lunch on a island of the Chaophraya River a chill out in the beautiful garden of the Mariott Hotel is a must. But the following dinner cruise could be a very memorable stop on your MICE Trip through Bangkok. This cruise is both a great culinary experience and while comfortably seated on board , a perfect opportunity to learn more about the Chaophraya River, its wildlife and its various landscapes. This might help better understand Thailand´s history and the growth of its amazing capital Bangkok, city of angels.
A greek philosopher once said that when you put your foot into a river, the river changes. The adage certainly applies to the Chaophraya River. The river changes, at times drastically, with every annual flooding and with every monsoon rain. Alluvial deposits constantly push the delta at the river mouth and further into the gulf. At the beginning of the Millenium, in 1050, the mouth of the Chaophraya was located at Phra Pradaeng, 23 kilometers upriver from its present location.
The Chaophraya River system drains more than a hundred thousand square kilometers within a region representing 35 percent of Thailands total land area. 365 kilometers long, the Chaophraya River is known as well under the name of “ Maenam” –“nam” translates as “ water” or “small river”, while the combination indicates a slightly larger river, or “Mother of wares”. The name Chaophraya first appeared in 1687 during the reign of King Narai. Most Thai´s, however , simply call the river “Maenam”.
As you will be cruising on the river, the changing panorama reveals fantastic treasures from the rich past of the country and new fascination modern architectural creations.
Starting with a special Thai Welcome drink when you enter the ship followed by Thai kitchen menue you will see the changing views on the riverside and you will taste a delicious Dinner. When you will chill after the dinner with a coffee or an apero you will see the fascinating and colourfull lights on the buildings around the river.
Specialy for MICE Groups this cruise is a wonderful last night highlight in Bangkok.
