Entertainment Taro the Cat: Viral Sensation Capturing Hearts in Thailand

[snoop1130]

 

Taro, a white and orange cat, has captured the internet's heart with his legendary napping poses in a Thai convenience store. Known for his relaxed demeanour, Taro's choice of nap spots—whether sprawled across crates or lounging on the cashier counter—has earned him viral fame.

 

Taro first caught the attention of TikTok users through the account @tarowakeup. Videos showcasing his amusing and stylish nap positions quickly garnered thousands of views. In one popular video, Taro is seen lying on his back next to a beer, embodying the look of a content customer. In another clip, he dons sunglasses and a Hawaiian shirt, lounging against crates like a king.

 

His signature poses have endeared him to fans, with captions like: "From snoozing on crates to the cashier counter, Taro naps wherever he pleases."

 

Taro's unbothered attitude, even when covered in snack packets, has led online fans to dub him "the real store owner." Commenters joke, asking, "Why is he sleeping so fabulously?" and suggest calling the "Cat Ministry" for his supposed overwork.

 

Instagram users have shared their delight:

 

• "Now that’s the kind of story I want to see every day."
• "Cat content rox 😍."
• "Which store? I want to go there."

 

Taro's rise to "cat-lebrity" status demonstrates the power of a laid-back cat with a unique attitude as a marketing tool.

 

Taro joins the ranks of other viral Thai animal stars, like Moodeng the baby hippo, proving that charming animal antics are a surefire way to capture hearts across the internet.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-20

 

 

[dinsdale]

Oh dear! Lets distract the populace from what's really going on with juvenile rubbish.

[BMW Overlander]

19 hours ago, dinsdale said:

Oh dear! Lets distract the populace from what's really going on with juvenile rubbish.

Juvenile, c'mon....it's just a lighthearted pussycat story. Lighten up, your avatar is way more juvenile than this.

[Thingamabob]

Plenty of pussy stories in Bangkok.

[hotchilli]

29 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

Plenty of pussy stories in Bangkok.

Looking at today's stories not all friendly

[Tom100]

So much cuter than the Moodeng pig. 

But what about my cats!

[Photoguy21]

19 hours ago, dinsdale said:

Oh dear! Lets distract the populace from what's really going on with juvenile rubbish.

That cat has probably got more sense than many of the people who post on here.

[Older and Wiser]

My shiatsu loves tight spaces for sleeping.

[dinsdale]

1 hour ago, BMW Overlander said:

Juvenile, c'mon....it's just a lighthearted pussycat story. Lighten up, your avatar is way more juvenile than this.

 

Juvenile???????????

 

[Homburg]

Cats are entertaining.  Even when asleep, and who doesn't like being entertained by a pussy?

[persimmon]

I feel sorry for those long haired cats - it must be hell for them in Thailand`s heat . No wonder the native cat here is the short haired Siamese .

[Geoff914]

3 hours ago, Tom100 said:

So much cuter than the Moodeng pig. 

But what about my cats!

Nice but have you ever tried to get mum and her 8 kittens to pose for a photo.

[Yagoda]

Cool cat.

 

The most important things on the internet are cats.

[Geoff914]

2 hours ago, Yagoda said:

Cool cat.

 

The most important things on the internet are cats.

The ONLY important thing on the internet is cats

[Peter Crow]

7 hours ago, Thingamabob said:

Plenty of pussy stories in Bangkok.

Subtle.. 

[Geoff914]

Under the board walk at Chatuchak. Too dark to see the detail, only spotted the resemblance when I looked at the photo later

[PETERTHEEATER]

On 6/20/2025 at 12:12 PM, snoop1130 said:

In another clip, he dons sunglasses and a Hawaiian shirt, lounging against crates like a king.

Am I the only one who disbeiieves this? 🙄

[TedG]

[lamyai3]

9 hours ago, Geoff914 said:

Nice but have you ever tried to get mum and her 8 kittens to pose for a photo.

 

[Geoff914]

13 hours ago, lamyai3 said:

 

Ha ha aha. I know the feeling.