Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok Street Cats
Thailand’s capital where street cats rest in parks, temple grounds, lanes, and café doorways across the city.
Before you go
- Bangkok is hot year-round — cats often rest in shade. Early morning and late afternoon are the most comfortable times for walking.
- Feeding rules differ at temples and parks. Observe quietly and follow local guidance.
- Cats may not always be in the same spot — keep expectations flexible.
About Bangkok Street Cats
Bangkok is a city where cats are part of everyday street life. You will often meet them in parks, quiet lanes, temple grounds, and outside cafés. Lumpini Park is especially well known for its cats — a walk around the lake can bring many encounters in the shade and on benches. Around Khao San Road, cats also appear in side streets during quieter daytime hours, when the backpacker strip is less crowded.
How to get to Bangkok Street Cats
Fly into Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang Airport (DMK), then continue into the city by airport rail link, taxi, or Grab.
For cat walks, the BTS Skytrain and MRT subway are the most practical way to get around. Lumpini Park is closest to MRT Lumphini Station (about a 3-minute walk). Khao San Road is easiest from BTS National Stadium Station by taxi or tuk-tuk (about 10–15 minutes).
- Fly into Suvarnabhumi (BKK) or Don Mueang (DMK).
- Continue into central Bangkok by airport rail link, taxi, or Grab.
- Take the MRT to Lumphini Station for Lumpini Park — cats are often seen around the lake and benches.
- For Khao San Road, take the BTS to National Stadium and continue by taxi or tuk-tuk. Quieter daytime hours are better for spotting cats in the lanes.
Location & map
Open in Google MapsBangkok Walking Map
This map covers Lumpini Park, Khao San Road, and other cat-friendly areas in Bangkok. Early morning and late afternoon are best on hot days. Feeding rules differ at temples and parks — observe quietly. Locations are approximate.
Bangkok Spot Guide
Visited October 2023
Visited in October 2023. Walking around the lake at Lumpini Park, I met far more cats than I expected — some napping on benches, others sleeping along the paths. It was too hot to work on a bench, but perfect for a slow cat walk. Around Khao San Road, I also met cats in quiet lanes while the sun was still high.
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