📝 1. Quick Overview
Just behind the fading charm of Kad Suan Kaew Mall, this hidden area is full of student apartments, indie cafés, massage spots, and some of the best cheap food in town. It’s where locals live and digital nomads chill, away from the buzz of Nimman but still within walking distance.
📍 Great for: Budget travelers, café-hoppers, slow-lifers, long stays
🌟 2. Highlights
☕ Chill Cafés with Wi-Fi – Quiet spots to work, journal, or just vibe
🍜 Budget Thai Eats – Under 50 THB meals near CMU student housing
💆♀️ Massage Studios – Affordable & non-touristy
🏡 Monthly Rentals & Guesthouses – Starting from ~5,000 THB/month
🌳 Hidden Temples – Small, peaceful spots locals actually visit
💡 3. Smart Tips
🕐 Best time:
- Morning for coffee & quiet strolls
- Evening for food stalls + cool breeze
📶 Most cafés have solid Wi-Fi
📱 Google Maps sometimes lags here → ask locals or follow your nose
💸 Bring cash – many shops are cash-only
📷 Great for casual street photography
☕ 4. Top Café Picks
- SS1254372 Café
🎨 Art + food + garden chill
🕒 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Akha Ama Coffee (La Fattoria area)
🌿 Socially responsible beans + good vibes
🕒 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM - 9th Street Café (close by)
📚 Minimalist & peaceful
🕒 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🍽️ 5. What to Eat
- Rice & Curry stalls – 2 dishes on rice for ~40 THB
- Grilled pork skewers (Moo Ping) – 10 THB each
- Thai-style omelet (Kai Jeow) – Crispy + filling
- Bubble tea & smoothies – Everywhere, ~25–40 THB
🚶 6. Access & Layout
📍 Location: West of Old City, directly behind Kad Suan Kaew
🚶 5–10 min walk from Maya / Nimman
🛵 Rent a scooter nearby if staying long
🛏️ Stay here if you want quiet nights but walkable access to Nimman / Old City
🔄 7. Connect It With…
✅ Morning: Café crawl + local breakfast
✅ Midday: Massage or temple walk
✅ Evening: Food stalls + chill walk under trees
✅ Next Stop Ideas: Huay Kaew waterfall, CMU lake, Santitham eats
📲 Mobile-Friendly Tip
Keep this saved in your Google Maps:
🔍 Search “Kad Suan Kaew back alley cafés” or “SS1254372” to pin your zone
