Our
Chiang Rai
story
Twelve students. One semester. Two unforgettable places. This is our agile marketing journey — and the friendships that made it worth remembering.
The pottery
that started it all
Nestled in the hills of Northern Thailand, Doy Din Dang — meaning "red clay hill" — is a forest studio founded by artist Somluk Pantiboon, who trained under master potters in Japan before returning to Chiang Rai to build something truly his own. Every piece here is handmade using local raw materials, blending daily-life functionality with contemporary artistry. Located about 12km north of Chiang Rai, the studio features a large showroom and a hidden coffee shop tucked behind it — well worth finding.
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Where we
called it home
Friendcation Specialty Coffee & Eatery is more than just a café — it's an experience. Tucked away in Chiang Rai with sweeping mountain views, beautifully landscaped gardens, and a stunning white arched building, Friendcation welcomes you into a world of warmth and good vibes. Inside, the signature mint green interior, floating flowers, La Marzocco espresso machine, and the glowing neon reminder that "life is beautiful and so are you" set the tone perfectly. Whether you're here for specialty coffee, northern Thai food, or just to sit in the tulip garden under the "Just Love" heart — this place stays with you.
Stop by after
Doy Din Dang
Friendcation Specialty Coffee & Eatery is more than just a café — it's an experience. Tucked away in Chiang Rai with sweeping mountain views, beautifully landscaped gardens, and a stunning white arched building, Friendcation welcomes you into a world of warmth and good vibes.
Inside, the signature mint green interior, floating flowers, La Marzocco espresso machine, and the glowing neon reminder that "life is beautiful and so are you" set the tone perfectly. Whether you're here for specialty coffee, northern Thai food, or just to sit in the tulip garden — this place stays with you.
Meeting the
founder
As part of our agile marketing project, we had the opportunity to sit down with the founder of Friendcation Café for an in-depth interview. The conversation gave us invaluable insights into the vision behind the café, the story of how it came to be, and what makes Friendcation truly special in Chiang Rai.
The founder's passion and openness made our research come alive. We are grateful for their time and trust in our team.
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The interview
in action
Our team gathered around the founder with laptops and notebooks, listening closely and asking thoughtful questions. This moment captured everything our project was about — curiosity, collaboration, and genuine connection.
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Our project
at a glance
We conducted an in-depth interview with the founder of Friendcation Café to understand their vision, challenges, and marketing goals. The insights shaped all three of our experiments.
Using agile marketing methods, we designed and ran three real-world marketing experiments for the café. Each sprint was guided by data, feedback, and iteration.
Twelve students from the Marketing program at Mae Fah Luang University came together, learned together, and created something worth remembering — together.
Visit
Friendcation
Located in Chiang Rai, Friendcation is easy to find and well worth the visit. After exploring Doy Din Dang Pottery nearby, head over and treat yourself to specialty coffee, Northern Thai food, and that unforgettable mint green interior.