Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce that Bangkok has won an award in the recently announced TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Awards 2026 Best Food Destinations. This result not only highlights Bangkok's unique appeal as a top global culinary destination but also demonstrates Thailand's continued widespread recognition and favor from travelers worldwide and across Asia.
In this year's awards, Bangkok performed exceptionally well in two core categories: In the Traveller's Choice Awards' Global Best Food Destinations list, Bangkok ranked ninth globally and fourth in Asia; in the Best Food Destinations in Asia category, Bangkok firmly held first place in ASEAN and second place in Asia, highlighting its prominent position in the Asian and global culinary landscape.
Ms. Thapane Kittappur, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, stated, “Bangkok’s continued international recognition underscores its status as a premier culinary capital – a place where traditional Thai flavors blend seamlessly with modern creative cuisine. This year’s high rankings across multiple categories fully demonstrate the depth, diversity, and accessibility of Bangkok’s food culture, offering everything from upscale restaurants to local street food. These accolades not only solidify Thailand’s influence in the global culinary world but also inspire travelers worldwide to explore the city’s delicious flavors with confidence and curiosity.”
It is understood that the “Traveler’s Choice Best” award is TripAdvisor’s highest honor, recognizing the top 1% of businesses on the site. The award considers both the quality and quantity of traveler reviews and ratings worldwide, ranking the best businesses in specific categories and geographic areas based on genuine traveler feedback. For complete award information, please visit the official “Traveler’s Choice Best” website.
Bangkok’s recent success underscores its continued international acclaim in the food and tourism sectors. Bangkok has long been a featured city in the Michelin Guide Thailand, with a steadily increasing number of Michelin-starred restaurants covering high-end dining, modern Thai cuisine, and refined local flavors, further solidifying its core reputation for culinary depth and quality. Meanwhile, Bangkok has been recognized as a top global culinary city by numerous internationally renowned media outlets and industry platforms, consistently ranking among the best in terms of food quality, creativity, and diversity in various global food and travel rankings. These accolades collectively solidify Bangkok's status as a globally recognized culinary capital, further highlighting Thailand's unique appeal as one of Asia's most vibrant gastronomic destinations.
