Cat Cafes in Thailand

Suphan Buri

BEFOREST Cat Cafe is a low-key cat cafe in the centre of Suphan Buri town, on Khun Phaen Road in Tha Phi Liang, open from late afternoon until midnight. The cool, air-conditioned room is kept softly lit with good music playing, and the cats, of several different breeds, are tame and sociable, quick to climb into laps and fall asleep. Entry costs around 100 baht per person. The cafe is linked to a cattery, so some of the cats are for sale. It also keeps pet spiders for fans of exotic animals, and the owner is happy to talk about them and take photos of brave guests holding one. Evenings are usually quiet, which gives visits an almost private feel, and the room is clean and odour-free.

Kanchanaburi

Lazy Cats Cafe is a long-running roadside cat cafe in Ban Tai, Mueang Kanchanaburi, on the same road as the town's post office. The shop is split into two zones: a cafe area with a bar counter where guests can watch the cats through the window, and a separate air-conditioned cat room. There is no entry fee, but each visitor buys something first, such as a drink at around 75 baht, before going in, and pots of cat treats cost 35 baht. True to the name, many of the soft, clean, sweet-smelling cats spend much of the day asleep, though the friendly sphynx is an exception and some cats will even give a paw. The cafe is known for its gelato and Thai tea, with coffee and cakes also on the menu, although the snack selection varies.

Samut Prakan

Fuwa Club is a cat cafe on the second floor above the Fuwa grooming salon in Soi Thipphawan 43, opposite Assumption College Samut Prakan. Upstairs there are two separate cat rooms, one for younger cats and one for the big adults, with fluffy long-haired breeds such as Maine Coons and Persians among the residents. There is no entry fee and no time limit, but each guest orders at least one item from the menu of drinks, light snacks and simple dishes, which are priced on the higher side. Socks are required and can be bought on site, and lickable cat treats are sold for about 50 baht. Downstairs the business also offers bathing and grooming for dogs and cats, a pet hotel and pet furniture, so it is a handy stop while a pet is being groomed.

Samut Prakan

Niwa Cafe is a large garden restaurant and cafe off Sukhumvit 115 in Thepharak, Samut Prakan, a short ride from BTS Pu Chao, designed to feel like a shady Khao Yai hideaway close to the city. Alongside indoor and outdoor seating, a koi pond and a small children's play area, the indoor building has a dedicated cat room where guests can spend time with the resident cats, some of them impressively large, for an extra 60 baht per person. Cat treats are available for visitors who want to feed them. The kitchen serves a long menu of Thai and Western dishes, from som tam to soft-crust pizza, plus coffee, blended drinks, ice cream and desserts. It is a popular family outing, so weekends can be busy.

Nakhon Pathom

Purr Cafe is a cat cafe in Sanam Chan, Mueang Nakhon Pathom, on the soi beside the Museum Hotel, close to Silpakorn University. Several cats wander freely through the bright, minimalist cafe, and a separate cat room holds even more of them, all well cared for by attentive staff and quick to come over and greet visitors. There is no entry fee; instead each guest orders at least one drink, with prices starting at around 60 baht, and wet cat treats cost about 40 baht. The menu covers coffee, blended drinks such as an Oreo frappe, and cakes, and there are plenty of photo corners plus a spacious car park. The cafe is part of a small Purr complex that also runs Purr Bar for drinks in the evening, as well as a car wash and a beauty salon.

Tha Muang, Kanchanaburi

Art Toy Kan Cafe & Eatery is a combined art toy shop, family restaurant and cat cafe in Tha Muang, Kanchanaburi. The shop is packed with blind boxes and collectible figures from brands such as Pop Mart, including Labubu, Crybaby, Molly and Dimoo, while the cafe zone is home to playful, friendly cats that come to greet guests. Entry is free. The kitchen serves Thai and Japanese dishes, burgers and steaks, along with coffee and other drinks, bakery items and ready-made cakes. A free play zone keeps children busy, which makes it a popular stop for families, and the space is kept clean, with healthy-looking cats and no unpleasant smells. Free on-site parking is available.

Ban Pong, Ratchaburi

Cat Home Cafe is a homely cat cafe in Suan Kluai, Ban Pong district, Ratchaburi, where a large family of cats shares a compact room with visitors. There are so many cats that most guests do not manage to play with them all; they are used to people, greet everyone who comes in, and the sleepier ones simply carry on napping. The owners keep a close eye on the cats' care and are happy to offer advice to cat lovers. Entry costs 60 baht per adult and includes a sachet of lickable cat treat. Coffee, tea, ice cream and desserts are sold at gentle prices. The room is small for the number of cats and seating is limited, so it suits visitors who mainly come for the cats rather than a long sit-down. Free parking is available.

Chiang Mai

Fatcat Cafe CNX is a small, air-conditioned cat cafe on Singharat Road in Chiang Mai's Old City. It sits right next door to a laundromat, so you can spend time with the cats while your washing runs. The cafe is home to eight famously chubby, soft-coated cats in a mix of colours and patterns, including a black cat and a lively young American Shorthair, and the owner makes an effort to bring the cats over to play. Entry costs 100 baht for an hour with the cats and includes a drink of your choice from the menu, such as iced peach tea or an Americano, and there are regular promotions for repeat visitors. To keep both the cats and small children safe, children need to be at least six years old. The corners of the room are rearranged often, so returning visitors usually find something new.

Chiang Mai

Meowmories Cafe is a small, homely cat cafe on Soi Thanin in Chang Phueak, just north of Chiang Mai's Old City and a short walk from Thanin Market. The room is compact and kept very clean, and its resident cats are plump, outgoing and used to visitors: most of them come straight over for attention, while one or two prefer to curl up and nap. The owner looks after the cats closely, and they are bathed and groomed regularly, so they are soft and smell fresh. Prices are kept low, with a discount for students, and the menu focuses on smoothies, fruit juices and other cold drinks. With its friendly owner and relaxed pace, it is an easy stop for anyone wanting an hour with sociable cats away from the busier tourist cafes in Nimman.

Chiang Mai

Cat's Alley Cafe is a relaxed neighbourhood cat cafe on Soi Mahidol 2 in Nong Hoi, south of Chiang Mai's Old City. Its cats were abandoned or stray cats that the owners took in, and around 14 of them now share a cosy space designed to feel like hanging out in the open area beneath a friend's traditional Thai house. There is no entrance fee; each visitor simply orders at least one item from the menu, which runs from coffee, tea and smoothies to bingsu, herbal jelly desserts and simple Thai dishes at fair prices. The cat zone is kept clean and free of smells, with air purifiers running, and the cats are well cared for, fluffy and full of character. It is a popular, good-value stop with both local and international cat lovers, including many visitors from Japan.

Chiang Mai

Popo's Cafe is a home-style cat cafe in a quiet soi off Thanuspong Road in Nong Pa Khrang, on the eastern side of Chiang Mai not far from Central Festival. The cafe is named after Popo, a mischievous orange cat who plays the role of owner, and he shares the bright, clean space with his friends for a total of about a dozen cats of different ages, sometimes including kittens. There is no entry fee and no time limit: visitors just order a drink or something to eat and can stay as long as they like with the cats, which roam freely among the tables. The kitchen serves pizza, homemade cakes and pastries, good coffee and other drinks at reasonable prices. The owners are friendly and clearly devoted to the cats, which look happy and well cared for.

Chiang Mai

Wila Cafe (วิฬาร์คาเฟ่) is a cat cafe in a quiet soi off Muen Dam Phra Khot Road in Chang Phueak, just north of Chiang Mai's Old City. Its cat zone is home to around 27 cats, many of them plump and laid-back, including several Scottish Folds, and the room is full of photo corners, with board games and occasional workshops to keep visitors busy. There is no time limit. International visitors pay 100 baht to enter the cat zone, which includes one drink and a sachet of cat treats, while Thai customers order at least one drink each; drinks cost around 50 to 60 baht, and extra cat food is sold at the counter. Children under 12 are not allowed in the cat zone, without exception, and the house rules on handling the cats are strictly enforced.