Her elegance and comfort make 'Montha' equally suitable for business entertainment, holiday or for that special occasion such as a honeymoon cruise. After an extensive re-furbishing program, the barge 'Montha' is one of the latest, and undoubtedly, most luxurious vessel to re-enter the river trade. Catering to travellers and business persons alike, 'Montha' plies the Chao Phraya and its tributaries, providing accommodation and facilities in a luxurious yet traditional style.

Based on an antique rice-barge, 'Montha' is almost totally constructed from golden teak and mahogany; she has many unique concepts which make her stand out from the other barges on the river. Her upper deck includes an air-conditioned lounge and dining area that is inspired by turn of the century colonial architecture, featuring solid golden teak panelling and a hand carving depicting a scene from the Ayutthaya period.

'Montha' is licensed by the Ports and Harbours Authority as a passenger-carrying vessel and also licensed as a floating restaurant. Her elegance and comfort make 'Montha' equally suitable for business entertainment, holiday or for that special occasion such as a honeymoon cruise.

Her powerful engine, long range fuel tanks, diesel generator, water treatment facilities and GSM linked telephone exchange; makes 'Montha' ideally suitable for extended cruising or providing accommodation and office facilities at remote locations. A satellite navigation system and highly detailed digital maps provide a continuous accurate display of the vessels progress and of points of interest along the river; this coupled with a depth finder enables 'Montha' to safely navigate the shallow, rarely used, upper reaches of the rivers.
Crew: Minimum 3
Capacity: Maximum 40 Persons on Board (Including Crew)
Accommodation: 1 King Size Bed + 2 Optional Bunks
Length: 15.2 metres
Beam: 4.8 metres
Engine: Hino 380 HP Twin Turbocharged Diesel
Generator: Hino Diesel, 220 Volts 50 Hz 37 Kilowatts
Standby Inverter: 220 Volts, 50 Hz, 3,700 Watts Peak (2,600 Watts Cont'.)
Standby Batteries: 800 Amp Hours, 24 Volts
Fuel Tank: 1,200 Litres
Water Tanks: 750 Litres
Water Supply: 6 Stage Filtration
Water Distribution: Dual 220 volt / 24 volt Constant Pressure System
Hot Water: Constant Temperature Mains Pressure System
Waste Treatment: Anaerobic / Aerobic (To Waterways Specifications)
Air-conditioning: Throughout (Total 72,000 BTU Cooling Capacities)
Communications: VHF Marine Radio, GSM Linked 16 Extension PABX Telephone System
Navigation: Satellite Global Positioning System, Depth Sounder
Entertainment: Digital Satellite Television, DVD & CD Players, Hi-Fi with 5.1 Theatre Surround Sound featuring 'Bose' speakers, Computer Map Display, Karaoke with 'Shure' UHF wireless microphones, Sony Playstation 2

Below decks the Main Stateroom has a conventional king-size bed and en-suite bathroom; a multi-purpose saloon, also with a full en-suite, provides flexibility in usage of the vessel. All features on the lower deck are on one level and are similar to a hotel suite.

Conceived with comfort and style to the forefront, Montha's distinctive upper deck sets her apart from other boats on the river. The lounge and dining areas, designed like a garden pavilion with light ornate balustrade, afford uninterrupted views of the river. The decorative teak ceiling features a traditional ceiling fan to supplement the river breezes, adding to the tropical Old World atmosphere.

When required, closing the discreet but extensive windows reveals the lounge-dining area to be in fact a glass walled room. This unique feature of 'Montha' not only protects guests from occasional nuisance insects but also allows the modern air-conditioning system to provide comfortable climate control during the monsoon season, (July to October), which brings high humidity and brief periods of torrential rainsqualls. Cane furniture and carefully selected drapes complement the decor, giving an intimate homely atmosphere. Digital satellite television, 5.1 surround sound DVD and an excellent 'Bose' sound system are provided to enhance your personal enjoyment. Specially commissioned, hand-painted crockery, subtle lighting and exotic scenery makes this the most comfortable and elegant living or entertaining venue on the river.

Sliding glass doors provide access to the Open Front Deck; this area is protected from sun and rain whilst allowing close contact with the life along the river and its ever changing scenery. Here is a restful spot to enjoy breakfast, afternoon tea, evening cocktails, or simply to laze and watch the passing parade. For special occasions, silk drapes adorn the deck's pillars, and the area takes on the impression of an Ayutthaya period pavilion; making an impressive focal point to welcome your guests on board.

A modern Western styled kitchen located on the mezzanine deck, towards the vessel's stern, caters for a wide variety of cuisines. Menus can be arranged to suit individual dining requirements. Mindful that although visitors delight in Thai cuisine, sometimes a Western meal is appreciated; a Christmas goose, Thanksgiving turkey, or perhaps just a simple roast dinner. In addition, our kitchen can prepare home-made pizzas, and freshly baked bread; not to mention a full selection of traditional Thai dishes and other international cuisine.

The aft deck provides a peaceful out of the way spot where a guest can read a book, drop a fishing line over the stern, or simply enjoy an icy beverage whilst watching Montha's wake disappear into the distance.

A wide gently sloping staircase leads below decks to the air-conditioned saloon. Here leadlight windows and more solid golden teak panelling greet the guest. In addition the walls and doors have panels intricately hand carved in a French colonial pattern which the Thais call 'Louis Style'. This cabin serves as a multi-function room, which can be configured as a sitting room, extra sleeping accommodation or an office. The room can be provided with a convertible divan, children's bunks, or office furniture, to suit the guests' requirements. Likewise the storage area can be arranged as a computer station, wardrobe, or stationery cupboard.

Opening off this room is a bathroom with shower, hand basin, toilet, hair drier and international shaver outlet.

Forward of the saloon, the main stateroom continues the same teak decor, with the panels reflecting the original barge construction. This spacious room features a king size bed, separate bathroom and elliptical windows that frame the river views. Remote control air-conditioning, generous cupboards, telephones, digital satellite television, 5.1 surround sound DVD, and a safety deposit box, exceed the facilities that would be expected in a five star hotel suite.