Popular cat cafe in Chiang Mai to close in April

By The Nation

 

The owner of a popular cat cafe in Chiang Mai has urged cat lovers to visit before the venue closes in early April.

 

Thatsaran Wisutthimak, the owner of Because of Cats cafe, said she will be closing on April 6 because the leasing contract will expire.

 

She said she opened last April because of her love for cats. She owns a cat breeding operation and wanted to share the cuddly pets with other cat lovers, said Thatsaran.

 

The cafe is located at the exit of Tops Supermaket on the ground floor of Central Airport Plaza in Chiang Mai’s Mueang district.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30338400

 

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That cost  of that lease must be enormous now, no business stays there very long.

Dog lovers ourselves but seemed like a pleasant little corner for something a little different.

I guess the owners of those Pussy cats did not do enuff business, to keep the rent paid.

32 minutes ago, Stargrazer9889 said:

I guess the owners of those Pussy cats did not do enuff business, to keep the rent paid.

Or the rent was jacked up - a common practice when Thai landlords see a tenant that's got a successful business.

It is not the only one in the city. Normally I stay with family near Wat Phrathat Doi Tham and just walk to the temple to play with the cats and dogs there. Instead of ordering coffee with cake I donate a 10 kg bag of cat food.

I go into Tops several times a week and have never seen this cafe

10 hours ago, johnnyonesock said:

I go into Tops several times a week and have never seen this cafe

It's next to the main g/f entrance to Airport Plaza leading to PEA office. Not next to Tops.

21 hours ago, Lacessit said:

Or the rent was jacked up - a common practice when Thai landlords see a tenant that's got a successful business.

That is what has run most of the popular restaurants and bars out of the Nimmanhamin area.