Bangkok, 10 November 2026 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) welcomes The MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2027, marking its 10th edition with a record 507 dining establishments, including 53 MICHELIN-Starred restaurants. Historic firsts in Chiang Mai and Phuket highlight the growing international recognition of regional dining destinations and their contribution to Thailand’s gastronomic tourism.
Unveiled at the MICHELIN Guide Restaurant Ceremony Thailand 2027, the new edition also coincides with the centenary of the MICHELIN Star, introduced in 1926. The selection comprises two Three-MICHELIN-Star restaurants, 10 Two-MICHELIN-Star restaurants, 41 One-MICHELIN-Star restaurants, 151 Bib Gourmand establishments and 303 MICHELIN-Selected dining venues. New distinctions include three promotions to Two MICHELIN Stars, 10 additions to the One-MICHELIN-Star category, 26 new Bib Gourmand establishments and 40 new MICHELIN-Selected entries.
Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT Governor, said: “Our decade-long partnership with The MICHELIN Guide has helped position Thailand as a leading gastronomic destination. As we enter 2027, our ‘Year of Transformation’, TAT is evolving from a ‘Tourism Promoter’ to a ‘Tourism Ecosystem Orchestrator’, bringing together partners to create greater value across the industry. Gastronomy is central to our ‘Healing is the New Luxury’ campaign and our vision of Thailand as Asia’s No. 1 High-Value and Meaningful Destination. The MICHELIN Guide remains an important catalyst, recognising culinary excellence, showcasing Thailand’s authentic identity and inspiring continued innovation across our resilient culinary community.”
Among the regional milestones, Belén by Paulo Airaudo becomes Chiang Mai’s first MICHELIN-Starred restaurant, having been promoted from MICHELIN-Selected. The achievement adds to the northern destination’s culinary appeal alongside its Lanna heritage, regional cuisine and locally sourced ingredients.
Phuket records its strongest MICHELIN Star showing to date, led by PRU, the first restaurant outside Bangkok and its surrounding provinces to earn Two MICHELIN Stars. Known for its contemporary Thai cuisine, PRU emphasises farm-grown ingredients, local sourcing and responsible culinary practices. Omemo and Jaras also join the One-MICHELIN-Star category, adding to Phuket’s appeal as a destination for Southern Thai gastronomy and international dining.
In Bangkok, Sorn and Sühring retain their Three MICHELIN Stars, while Blue by Alain Ducasse and Mia are promoted to Two MICHELIN Stars. Sorn continues to showcase Southern Thai cuisine through regional ingredients and traditional recipes, while Sühring specialises in modern German cuisine. The two newly promoted restaurants bring Thailand’s Two-MICHELIN-Star total to 10.
The One-MICHELIN-Star category welcomes 10 additions nationwide. Five restaurants enter the Guide for the first time: Liana, MACHRI, THARN and The China House by Chef Fei in Bangkok, and Omemo in Phuket. Another five are promoted from MICHELIN-Selected: Duet by David Toutain, I-SANG and Sartoria by Paulo Airaudo in Bangkok, Belén by Paulo Airaudo in Chiang Mai and Jaras in Phuket.
According to Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide, the selection reflects a more mature and diverse culinary landscape, with chefs increasingly exploring regional traditions, indigenous ingredients and local producers alongside contemporary techniques and international influences. Greater attention to seasonal produce, fermentation, preservation and responsible ingredient use also connects dining experiences more closely with Thailand’s cultural and agricultural heritage.
Beyond MICHELIN-Starred dining, the Guide recognises 151 Bib Gourmand establishments for good quality food at moderate prices and 303 MICHELIN-Selected dining venues. These categories broaden the range of recognised experiences, from traditional local specialities to contemporary Thai and international cuisine.
The 2027 edition also presents five MICHELIN Special Awards. TAT presented the MICHELIN Service Award to Chanyawi Mukmaneerattanapon of hom in Phuket, recognising her professionalism, consistency and attentive guest service. Other recipients are Kongwuth Chaiwongkachon of Taang in Bangkok (Opening of the Year), Arnaud Dunand-Sauthier of Maison Dunand in Bangkok (Mentor Chef), Natdanai Kitkorsup of lob-baan in Phuket (Young Chef) and Charles Elie-Rodenstein of Cannubi by Umberto Bombana in Bangkok (Sommelier).
The ceremony also introduced Mindful Voices, a new MICHELIN Guide platform showcasing hospitality professionals and their practices. Chef Chudaree ‘Tam’ Debhakam of Bangkok’s Two-MICHELIN-Star Baan Tepa was featured for her approach to Thai gastronomy through local sourcing, seasonal ingredients and waste reduction.
For the full restaurant selection, please refer to the official MICHELIN Guide Website website.
