Bangkok's café renaissance: the neighbourhoods to know

Thai specialty coffee has come of age, with beans from Chiang Rai and Nan roasted metres from where they are served. Ari leads for indie cafés, Charoenkrung pairs heritage shophouses with serious brew bars, and Thonglor delivers polished third-wave spots. Order a filter of Thai single-origin and a slice of coconut cake, and settle in — Bangkok café culture is built for lingering.