Bangkok, 14 October 2025 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) proudly announces Thailand’s outstanding achievements in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, with accolades from both the US and UK editions. The results highlight Thailand’s global appeal and enduring excellence, as the kingdom’s islands, hotels, and wellness resorts continue to earn recognition from travellers across continents.
The Condé Nast Traveler US edition led this year’s global recognition for Thailand, spotlighting the kingdom’s remarkable diversity of destinations. Ko Samui (No. 3), Phuket (No. 9), and the Phi Phi Islands (No. 10) were voted among the Best Islands in Asia, while Chiva-Som Hua Hin Wellness Resort ranked No. 19 in the Destination Spas category for its world-renowned holistic wellness programmes. Bangkok’s thriving hotel scene earned remarkable praise, with ten properties featured among the city’s best — led by The Siam, The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok, and COMO Metropolitan Bangkok, alongside Conrad Bangkok, Le Méridien Bangkok, and The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok, recognised for their excellence in service and design. Beyond the capital, fifteen resorts across Thailand, including JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa, Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort, and Banyan Tree Samui, were named among the Best Resorts in Thailand, reaffirming Thailand’s leadership in global luxury hospitality.
Meanwhile, the Condé Nast Traveller UK edition further strengthened Thailand’s reputation among European travellers. The kingdom ranked 5th among the world’s best countries, reflecting its distinctive blend of culture, cuisine, warmth, and authenticity. Four Thai islands – Ko Lanta (No. 5), Ko Chang (No. 6), Phuket (No. 8), and Ko Samui (No. 9) – were listed among the Best Islands in Asia. In the Best Hotels in Southeast Asia category, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok was ranked No. 1, followed by The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok (No. 3), Capella Bangkok (No. 6), Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok (No. 7), and The Sukhothai Bangkok (No. 12). Thailand also excelled in the Best Destination Spas in the World list, with Kamalaya Koh Samui (No. 2), Chiva-Som Hua Hin (No. 7), Rakxa Integrative Wellness, Bangkok (No. 8), RXV Wellness Village, Nakhon Pathom (No. 11), and Absolute Sanctuary, Koh Samui (No. 20) among the top 20 globally.
Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT Governor, said, “These remarkable results from both the US and UK editions of Condé Nast Traveler reflect Thailand’s trusted reputation for world-class hospitality, authentic experiences, and holistic wellbeing. Such recognition by international travellers reaffirms Thailand’s position as a leading global destination, where the spirit of hospitality continues to inspire memorable journeys.”
The Condé Nast Traveler US Readers’ Choice Awards honour the best in travel worldwide, based on votes from hundreds of thousands of readers each year. With a global audience exceeding 7.5 million monthly visitors and a high domain authority, the awards remain among the most respected indicators of traveller satisfaction and destination excellence.
Thailand’s dual recognition from the US and UK editions underscores the kingdom’s global standing as a destination that seamlessly blends luxury, culture, and wellbeing – admired by travellers on both sides of the Atlantic.
