Workation in Bangkok — Cats, Cafes, and a Bit of Work

A few days working and wandering around Bangkok, surrounded by cats and cafes.
In a noisy city, I somehow found quiet moments to get things done.

Thai Kitchen near Nana Station

While walking from Sukhumvit toward Nana Station,
I saw a cozy-looking cafe and stepped inside.

The place was called Thai Kitchen — more of a restaurant than a cafe,
but the dim lights and kind smiles of the staff made it feel comfortable.

As I opened my laptop to do a bit of work,
a group of three young Japanese guys sat down beside me.
They were loud, joking around like university students on vacation.
I pretended not to be Japanese, quietly listening to their ridiculous stories like background noise.
Somehow, it felt like part of the trip.

Lunch at Terminal 21 “Pier21”

For lunch, I went to the food court Pier21 at Terminal 21.

It’s a classic local spot in Bangkok where you can eat well for 50–70 baht.
Clean, calm, and full of locals.
I ordered Khao Man Gai and a mango juice,
and took a short break before heading out again.

A Walk in Lumphini Park

After lunch, I headed to Lumphini Park — a large green space in the middle of Bangkok.

As I walked around the pond, I kept seeing cats everywhere.
There were more than I expected, which made me smile.

One cat was sleeping peacefully on a bench,
another right on the path, completely unbothered by people passing by.

I thought about doing some work there,
but the heat made it impossible.
Still, the slow rhythm of the park felt relaxing.

To Khaosan Road by Tuk-Tuk

In the evening, I took a tuk-tuk to Khaosan Road.

It was still bright, and not many tourists around.

That’s when I met a cat sitting quietly along the street —
a simple, striking moment that became one of my favorite photos from the trip.

Working in a Cafe on Rambuttri Road

Next, I went to Rambuttri Road, just around the corner from Khaosan.
It’s a calmer, more relaxed street with stylish cafes.

I ordered a latte, opened my laptop,
and worked for a bit in the soft afternoon air.

Staying at New Siam Place Ville

That night, I stayed at New Siam Place Ville, near Rambuttri Road.

I dropped by a nearby laundry with my clothes,
and there I met a small, friendly cat.
The staff were warm and easygoing —
it turned into one of those quietly happy moments that make travel feel worthwhile.

Later, I walked back to Khaosan Road,
but at night it was packed and loud — not really my kind of place.
So I returned to Rambuttri, found a Thai restaurant for dinner,
and called it a night.