A Dozen Corgis Run The Show At The Corgi In The Garden Cafe In Thailand
Thailand has no shortage of charming cafes, but the Corgi In The Garden Cafe turns a simple coffee stop into something much more memorable. A dozen corgis greet visitors there, and the whole place feels built around wagging tails and happy chaos.
The cafe was started by Tanchanok Kanawaong, a longtime dog lover who once lived with a mix of Golden Retrievers and Siberian Huskies before eventually falling for corgis. What began with one male corgi grew into a larger pack, and then into a cafe where guests could meet them up close.
Now the dogs are the main attraction, and the setup has become a hit with locals and tourists alike. The only real question is whether you can leave without wanting to come back for another round of corgi time.
Tanchanok wanted to share the love and joy she felt with the corgis.
Having a dozen of them made the cafe idea more feasible. Her reluctant idea paid off quickly, as her customers fell in love with the energetic bunch.
Who wouldn't love this corgi welcoming committee?
The original five dogs—Porkchop, Pumpkin, Salmon, Bean, Babycorn—and all their pups are loving the endless attention!
Don't worry; the Dynamic Dozen are all trained by a professional to ensure they are safe around humans. Their training is paying off big time, as they receive treats from customers after performing the tricks they've mastered.
Their diets are still carefully monitored, and the owner ensures they are not being overfed by their guests.
The corgis may be the stars, but the cafe still keeps their routine front and center.
The pups actually get their daily required exercise in the attached garden on the premises.
The dogs are free to run around the garden three times a day to burn off all those extra treats they receive. They are such role models!
The Corgi In The Garden is open from Monday to Friday from 12 noon to 6 PM. On Saturdays and Sundays, they are open from 10 AM to 6 PM.
How often do the dozen corgis work? They are at the cafe every day, but they are only scheduled to meet 50 guests for a total of three hours each day.
Their 'fan meet' has an hour interval in between to allow the pups to rest.
The cafe does not accept reservations, and the pup meet is on a first-come, first-served basis.
There is also an $11 fee if you wish to be friends with the famous corgis.
That price tag is part of the experience, and people still line up for it.
It's absolutely worth it, isn't it?
The corgis in the cafe are of the Pembroke Welsh breed.
They are the kind of corgis favored by the British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.
Tanchanok assures her patrons and dog lovers alike that their first priority is and will always be the welfare of their dogs.
They may be famous, and people do line up to meet them, but they are still dogs who need time to be their playful and cuddly selves.
The corgis get plenty of attention, but they still get to be dogs first.
They do look like they have figured out how to balance their personal lives and busy careers!
If you ever find yourself visiting Thailand, make sure to stop by the Corgi In The Garden. It's a one-of-a-kind experience that will be worth the trip.
After all, it's not every day that you get the opportunity to meet a dozen happy corgis all at once. It surely transforms a regular coffee run into an unforgettable memory.
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