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Supatra River House

From across the Chao Phraya River in the dark of the night, The Supatra River House offers a magnificent view of the Grand Palace and the Temple of Dawn with a twinkle of lights dancing in the water.

The Supatra River House is an enchanting two-storey traditional Thai house in a quiet corner of the western bank of the Chao Phraya River. It offers a picturesque view of captivating scenes of life on-the-river.

Formerly the home of Khunying Supatra Singholaga, a highly talented and astute business person.

Khunying Supatra was a prominent figure in developing the famous Chao Phraya River ferry company. Starting out with only 2 rowing boats which she inherited from her mother, today the operation consists of a fleet of over 100 passenger boats plying the river day and night.

Khunying Supatra was also a leading advocate of women's right in Thai society. Today Khunying Supatra is remembered as a woman of great humanity, who achieved so much by personal example.

In her memory, the home, which marks a chapter of Thai history, can now be enjoyed by the public. Her daughter Supapan has converted this beautiful property with its magnificent river frontage into a stylish restaurant and dinner theatre.

THE SUPATRA RIVER HOUSE RESTAURANT

Elegantly decorated with the finest furnishings, guests at the river house are able to relax in informal surroundings and enjoy the very best in Thai cuisine, particularly the fresh seafood dishes which Khunying Supatra herself loved very much.

Thai hospitality at the Supatra house offers insight into the Thai way of life in times past. It remains in essence very much like a family house run in the traditional Thai way.

Health and happiness in living and dining -- the traditional Thai way
The House Specialities

For dining pleasure, Supatra River House offers a wide selection of fresh seafood prepared according to authentic Thai recipes in a choice of 'a la carte' or set menus.

A seafood set menu including tea or coffee and seasonal fruits is one of the more popular choices. However a selection of various menus is also available.

For dinner, the set menu which offer dishes such as shrimp or crab salads, the famous tom yum goong, a seafood basket, pineapple fried rice, and tea or coffee with seasonal fruits is frequently requested.

The Patravadi Dinner Theatre



The City of Angels - a welcome dance	Ginkala - A Bird Dance from the ancient Lanna Kingdom in the northern part of Thailand. Ginkala reflects Burmese influence and is a modern version of the traditional bird dance.	Kinnaree - A Bird Dance from the southern part of Thailand performed by a venerable teacher and performer from the National Theatre.


Dance and music from Isan, the northeastern region of Thailand.		Phi Ta Khon - a masked dance performed once a year bidding farewell to suffering and sorrow.

Khunying Supatra loved the arts and encouraged her youngest daughter, Patravadi Mejhudon to pursue a career in the performing arts.

Patravadi herself eventually found fame as an award-winning and internationally acclaimed stage performer - dancing, singing and acting. Her intense love for the performing arts also led to a professional career in screenwriting, producing and directing, and inevitably, Patravadi became a theatre owner.

Please click here for more details on Patravadi.

Fridays and Saturdays are devoted to the dinner theatre. The performances are created by Patravadi herself. In addition to her students, she also frequently invites Thai classical artistes to perform traditional folk plays and music in contemporary style and also in the style known as 'kub sepoc', a ballad-like recitation that has its origins in the Siamese royal courts of old. The theatre is performed as an accompaniment to the meal, to enhance your experience and knowledge of Thailand.

Cultural Attractions

During the daytime, cooking demonstrations, and the art of fruit and vegetable sculpting are presented.

There is also a small museum open at all times, as in addition to her business interests and her work in public life, Khunying Supatra was also an avid collector of Thai art and folk crafts.

MORE CHOICE & FLEXIBILITY		GETTING TO SUPATRA RIVER HOUSE
The Supatra River House operates day and night-time cruises on a private boat and offers full on-board dining. An outside catering service to provide superb traditional meals at your own home or place of business.		Supatra River House is easily accessible from both sides of the river. The restaurant operates its own ferry, a lovely old traditional wooden craft, from Maha Raj ferry pier at Maharaj Road. On the Thonburi side, the restaurant can be reached via a small lane named Trok Wat Rakhang adjacent to the Patravadi Theatre.