When night descends, the Chao Phraya lights up with a full range of dinner boats, from traditional teak barges to luxury yachts, cruising the river. Sumptuous buffets and elegant dinners are served on these craft as they pass the ancient temples and landmarks. Along the banks are also old wooden markets and houses interspersed with soaring skyscrapers and luxury hotels the show just how diverse and dynamic the Thai capital is. It all combines into a lesson in Thai history, culture and design, making a dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya a feast for all the senses.