Cafe

Thailand café guide—top coffee spots in Bangkok, Koh Samui, Phuket, Pattaya, and beyond. Discover local gems, artisanal beverages, and cosy atmospheres for the perfect café experience.

  • Hard Rock Cafe strikes a new chord with its fifth opening in Hua Hin | Thaiger

    Hard Rock Cafe strikes a new chord with its fifth opening in Hua Hin

    Hard Rock is thrilled to announce the opening of its fifth Hard Rock Cafe in Thailand. Hua Hin welcomes an exciting new landmark, bringing a world-renowned brand to one of Thailand’s most elegant coastal destinations. Known for its royal heritage, long white-sand beaches, luxury resorts, championship golf courses, and increasingly sophisticated lifestyle scene, Hua Hin is now set to experience…

  • Taking on Thailand: How Bartels is redefining neighbourhood places through food and community | Thaiger

    Taking on Thailand: How Bartels is redefining neighbourhood places through food and community

    When Nicolai Bartels stepped onto the stage at this year’s C9 Sessions – Phuket Real Estate Forum 2025, he didn’t present slides, charts, or market forecasts. Instead, he offered something far more valuable: a blueprint for how a food-driven, neighbourhood-centric brand can scale across Thailand by prioritising community, routine, and authenticity over traditional real estate logic. Bartels arrived in Thailand…

  • Board game cafes in Bangkok to play and eat | Thaiger

    Board game cafes in Bangkok to play and eat

    The Thaiger key takeaways Enjoy a wide variety of board games, from classics to the latest trading card favourites. Most cafés serve great coffee, snacks, and meals to keep your game night going. Each spot offers a welcoming community vibe, with some hosting special events and tournaments. Sometimes all you want to do is sit down with your friends and…

  • Foodie Zone: Where to find vegan cuisine in Bangkok 2025 | Thaiger

    Foodie Zone: Where to find vegan cuisine in Bangkok 2025

    The Thaiger key takeaways Bangkok has gone beyond tofu and salads, offering plant-based versions of global favourites like bao buns, curries, and cheesecakes. From Joy and Sweet’s vegan tarts and cakes to Yolé’s oat milk ice cream, Bangkok’s vegan bakeries are redefining guilt-free indulgence. Restaurants like Veganerie and May Veggie Home show that Thai cuisine can be bold, spicy, and…

  • New cafes to check out in Bangkok [2025 edition] | Thaiger

    New cafes to check out in Bangkok [2025 edition]

    One thing tourists (and locals) love to do in Bangkok is café-hopping. With an ever-growing list of new and trendy cafes popping up all the time, you’ll never run out of places to explore. No matter where you are in the capital, no area is spared from dashing cafes that have sprouted up across the city as of late. So,…

  • Sun, sea, and soda: Gourmet Bar Hat Tham Phang on Koh Si Chang is too pretty to stay a secret | Thaiger

    Sun, sea, and soda: Gourmet Bar Hat Tham Phang on Koh Si Chang is too pretty to stay a secret

    If you haven’t been to Koh Si Chang in a while, or ever, this is your sign. This sleepy little island off the Chonburi coast just got a caffeine jolt in the form of Gourmet Bar Hat Tham Phang. Perched just steps from the newly revamped Hat Tham Phang Beach, the café is the latest opening from Novotel Marina Sriracha…

  • 9 chocolate shops in Bangkok you have to try | Thaiger

    9 chocolate shops in Bangkok you have to try

    Bangkok might be known for its spicy street food and A+ dining, but let’s not forget — it’s also a haven for chocolate lovers. From bean-to-bar artisans to luxurious dessert lounges, this city is brimming with chocolate shops that spin cocoa into pure magic. 9 chocolate shops in Bangkok you have to try Duc de Praslin Belgium Chocolaterie Tempered Co.…

  • 24 hour cafes in Bangkok for work and relaxation | Thaiger

    24 hour cafes in Bangkok for work and relaxation

    Let’s be real, studying or working from home is basically a battle against distractions. There’s the TV begging you to just watch one more episode (we all know how that ends), the never-ending snack breaks that somehow turn into full-blown meals, and of course, the biggest distraction of all, your bed. That’s why coffee culture has exploded in recent years.…

  • 7 best dessert spots at CentralwOrld | Thaiger

    7 best dessert spots at CentralwOrld

    CentralwOrld isn’t just a shopping paradise — it’s also a dessert lover’s dream come true. Whether you’re craving flaky French pastries, cloud-like cheesecakes, or the smoothest gelato in town, this mega-mall has it all. From sky-high views at COCOA XO to KUMO KUMO’s melt-in-your-mouth soufflé cheesecakes, there’s something here to satisfy every sweet tooth. If you’re ready to dive into…

  • Blue Café by Alain Ducasse Opens at Siam Paragon | Thaiger

    Blue Café by Alain Ducasse Opens at Siam Paragon

    Blue Café by Alain Ducasse has officially opened at Siam Paragon, bringing authentic French pastries and premium beverages to Bangkok. Created by Blue by Alain Ducasse—a Michelin-starred restaurant for five consecutive years—the café is the latest venture from world-renowned chef Alain Ducasse, who holds 24 Michelin stars. To celebrate its arrival, Blue Café is offering an exclusive La Vie En…

  • 6 best spots for Scandinavian food in Bangkok | Thaiger

    6 best spots for Scandinavian food in Bangkok

    Craving a taste of Scandinavia without leaving Bangkok? For all you fellow Nordics experiencing a touch of the homesick blues this winter, look no further: Bangkok has got you covered with these 6 spots for Scandinavian food. 6 best spots for Scandinavian food in Bangkok Whether you’re in the mood for a refined fine-dining experience or a casual fika with…