TAT Marks a Milestone with the Release of The MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2025

The MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2025 marks a historic milestone, further elevating Thailand’s status as a global gastronomic destination. This 8th edition of the Guide introduces exciting developments, including the country’s first-ever Three MICHELIN Stars restaurant and expanded coverage to the province of Chon Buri, bringing the Guide’s reach to even more culinary hotspots across the kingdom. Here's a summary of the key highlights from the 2025 edition:

Key Highlights of The MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2025:

1. Three MICHELIN Stars:

   • Sorn becomes Thailand’s first restaurant to earn the prestigious Three MICHELIN Stars, a significant achievement for the restaurant and Thai fine dining. Previously holding Two MICHELIN Stars, Sorn’s promotion reflects its exceptional culinary artistry.

2. Two MICHELIN Stars:

   • Côte by Mauro Colagreco (promoted from One MICHELIN Star) joins Baan Tepa, Chef’s Table, Gaa, Mezzaluna, R-Haan, and Sühring as recipients of Two MICHELIN Stars.

3. One MICHELIN Stars:

   • The One MICHELIN Stars category includes 28 restaurants, with five new entries: AKKEE, AVANT, GOAT, Aulis, and Coda (promoted from the MICHELIN Selected category).

4. MICHELIN Green Stars:

   • Recognising sustainable dining, Baan Tepa joins PRU, Haoma, and Jampa as recipients of the MICHELIN Green Star.

5. Bib Gourmand:

   • 156 restaurants received the Bib Gourmand designation, with 20 new additions in this category, highlighting great value for money while maintaining high culinary standards.

6. MICHELIN Selected:

   • The MICHELIN Selected category features 270 restaurants, with 44 new entries, providing diners with even more options for quality meals across the country.

7. Chon Buri's Debut:

   • Chon Buri, a region newly featured in the Guide, sees 20 entries for 2025, including 5 Bib Gourmand and 15 MICHELIN Selected restaurants, bringing attention to the rich culinary scene beyond the well-known urban centres.

Special MICHELIN Guide Awards:

The 2025 edition also includes four MICHELIN Guide Special Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements across various sectors:

• 2025 MICHELIN Guide Young Chef Award: Sittikorn (Ou) Chantop of AKKEE.
• 2025 MICHELIN Guide Opening of the Year Award: Dimitrios Moudios of Ōre.
• 2025 MICHELIN Guide Service Award: Yupa (Ying) Sukkasem of Baan Tepa.
• 2025 MICHELIN Guide Sommelier Award: Thansith Wasinonth of Côte by Mauro Colagreco.

A Vision for Thailand’s Culinary Tourism:

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in collaboration with The MICHELIN Guide, continues to strengthen Thailand’s position as a global gastronomic hub. TAT Governor Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool highlighted how the Guide’s expansion supports the ‘Must Seek New Cities’ concept, encouraging travellers to explore the diverse regional experiences of Thailand’s culinary offerings.

Thailand’s Growing Culinary Recognition:

The 2025 edition is a significant step in the country’s growing culinary reputation, as it acknowledges not just the fine dining establishments in cities like Bangkok, Phuket, and Chiang Mai, but also regional gems in Chon Buri, Isan, and Surat Thani, helping to raise awareness of Thailand's full gastronomic potential.

Aiming for Record Tourism:

In 2025, TAT is targeting a 7.5% increase in tourism revenue, aiming for 39 million international visitors. The MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2025 plays a pivotal role in attracting food lovers from all over the world to experience Thailand’s rich culinary culture.

Other Notable Achievements:

In addition to the gastronomic accolades, TAT celebrated the inaugural MICHELIN Keys Thailand awards in September, recognizing 58 hotels for their exceptional service and quality. This further cements Thailand’s commitment to delivering world-class hospitality alongside its gastronomic excellence.

For full details on the MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2025 and the list of restaurants, visit the official website or follow updates on Facebook: MICHELINGuideAsia.