4.20.25: Minimal Drive-Thrus

Chiang Mai doesn’t have many drive-thrus, and honestly, I think that’s part of what makes the city feel more connected. You actually have to get out of your car or off your bike, walk into a place, say hi, maybe even chat for a second. It’s a small thing, but those tiny moments of human interaction stack up. There’s something grounding about it—less transactional, more personal. It slows things down in a good way. You’re not just grabbing food and speeding off; you’re part of the flow. In a world obsessed with convenience, that kind of presence feels rare.