Bangkok Riverside Fest Wraps Up for Another Year After a Hugely Successful Weekend

| March 1, 2023

BRF2023_Fireworks 2After three days of fun festivities by the banks of Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River, the 2023 Bangkok Riverside Fest wrapped up on Sunday with record attendance numbers.

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Visitors to the three-day festival were treated to an array of international and local food and drink vendors, a lifestyle market, dog park, kite workshops, luxury VIP tents and concerts by top Thai artists, including PiXXiE, POLYCAT, VIOLETTE WAUTIER, MEAN, LIPTA, 4EVE, patrickananda, Wanyai Feat. Mon Monik, and live DJs with dazzling fireworks lighting up the night sky.

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On the water, eight men’s and women’s teams, competed for the King’s Cup trophy graciously granted by His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and the Bangkok Governor’s Chadchart Sittipunt trophy respectively. It was Klong Phai – JW Blue Label that blitzed the men’s race and claimed the final glory against JW Blue Label, Royal Navy – Indorama and Thailand National Sports University Lampang – Bangkok Bank.

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As for the women’s race, Klong Phai – Thai Union Group PCL team triumphed over Thailand National Sports University Chiang Mai – Pricewaterhousecoopers team, Kasetsart University – UOB Thailand team and Nawaminthrachinuthit Triam Udomsuksa Pattanakarn School – Casillero del Diablo team, claiming the Bangkok Governor’s Chadchart Sittipunt trophy.

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In addition to the unique elephant-themed boat race, action on the river included tug-of-war style boat battles, stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) and kayaking competitions, opened to both amateur and professional kayakers and stand-up paddle boarders.

The exciting festival was not only about fun and games – proceeds from ticket sales from the event will be donated to elephant conservation project via the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation.

Final leaderboard for 2023 Elephant Boat Race:

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Men’s ranking:

  1. Klong Phai – JW Blue Label
  2. Royal Navy – Indorama Ventures PCL
  3. Thailand National Sports University Lampang – Bangkok Bank
  4. Kasetsart University – Chang Beverage

Women’s ranking:

  1. Klong Phai – Thai Union Group PCL
  2. Thailand National Sports University Chiang Mai – Pricewaterhousecoopers
  3. Kasetsart University – UOB Thailand
  4. Nawaminthrachinuthit Triam Udomsuksa Pattanakarn School – Casillero del Diablo

For more information, please visit https://www.bangkokriversidefest.com

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