Tha Maharaj is one of only a handful of shopping malls located in Bangkok’s historic Old City. Walking distance from many of the capital’s most famous sights such as Wat Pho and the Grand Palace, Tha Maharaj also benefits from an idyllic riverside location, with a good lineup of cafes, restaurants and bars taking advantage of the handsome views across the water. Tha Maharaj has its very own pier so arriving by boat is the most popular way to reach the mall, although if you’re on a sightseeing trip, Tha Maharaj mall is simple to reach on foot around 10 minutes away from The Grand Palace.
For those in the mood to get active, Tha Maharaj is home to the excellent ‘Muay Thai Lab’ and there’s also a cool twice-weekly yoga session held on the roof (Tues/Weds at 18:30). Apart from the breezy riverside dining, what we really like about Tha Maharaj is its elegant pavilion-styled architecture, which blends in well with the aging shophouses and rich cultural heritage of the surrounding area, rather than being an eyesore like some of Bangkok’s other community malls. Special events are held around the main riverside concourse are of the mall on a semi-regular basis; these have included live music gigs, farmers markets, night ‘bike’ markets and food festivals.
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Lovely Place. Enjoyed the riverside with shops and some great cafes.