The world’s only “blue Starbucks” freezes Bangkok’s tuk-tuks in an instant

Reporter You Ruxu reports from Thailand, photography by You Ruxu

Bangkok is home to what can be called the “world’s only” Starbucks, located near Khao San Road. Built from an ancient structure, its exterior is painted entirely in royal blue, making it particularly eye-catching. Amidst Bangkok’s bustling streets filled with constant traffic, this classic Starbucks stands firmly in place—as if, at a time when the city has been continuously impacted and transformed by Western lifestyles in recent years, time and history have come to a standstill here, even the fleeting sight of a tuk-tuk speeding by seems frozen within these walls.



▲ The blue Starbucks nestled near Khao San Road.

Stepping into the world’s only “blue Starbucks” is a surprisingly delightful experience. Breaking away from the traditional image of green buildings and signage, this Starbucks has the charm of a foreign-style mansion. From the vintage floor tiles and retro chandeliers to the arched interior architecture, extending to the window grilles, glass patterns, and table and chair designs, it feels like stepping into a retro-themed party. Here, you can not only take a brief respite from Bangkok’s heat, but also take in the layered traces of old and new all at once.






 
▲ Vintage floor tiles, retro chandeliers, arched interiors, along with window grilles, glass patterns, and furnishings—all combine to create the feel of a retro party.

The owner of the “blue Starbucks” is the retro hotel connected behind it. It is said that the owner, who loves the color blue, had the entire Starbucks building preserved in an all-blue theme, thus creating its unique status as the “world’s only” all-blue Starbucks.
 


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