Local Coffee: Muan Jai

If you want to enjoy a great cup of coffee, Bangkok has many choices.

Most of the time, the best and cheapest coffee shops are hidden in small alleys, waiting to be found.

Muan Jai

Muan Jai Coffee, located near Tesco Lotus Charansanitwong, stands out not only for its exceptional brews but also for its founder’s remarkable journey.

Once entangled in the dark world of loan sharking, he chose a path of redemption and opened Muan Jai Coffee – a name that translates to “Happy Soul” in the Northern Thai language.

Price: 35-50
Open: Everyday
Location: Open on Google Maps

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