The MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2026 Highlights the Country’s Culinary Scene
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced the release of The MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2026, featuring new star promotions, recognized culinary talent, and expanded sustainability awards. The 2026 edition lists 468 restaurants across the country, reflecting Thailand’s diverse dining options.
TAT Governor Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool said, “The 2026 edition of The MICHELIN Guide Thailand reflects the variety of our culinary landscape. Each promotion, new entry, and sustainability recognition highlights Thailand’s focus on creativity, quality, and responsible gastronomy. As TAT advances the Value over Volume direction, culinary experiences will continue to attract international travellers.”
The guide marks an important milestone with Sühring promoted to Three MICHELIN Stars, making it Thailand’s second restaurant to receive the Guide’s highest distinction. The Two MICHELIN Stars category includes Anne-Sophie Pic at Le Normandie and INDDEE, both elevated from One Star. Seven new restaurants enter the One MICHELIN Star list, including Bo.lan, Cannubi by Umberto Bombana, and etcha. Four restaurants—Gaggan, Juksunchae, Nusara, and Sushi Saito—were promoted from MICHELIN Selected. GOAT earns a MICHELIN Green Star, bringing Thailand’s total to five sustainability-recognized restaurants.
Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of The MICHELIN Guide, said, “Thailand remains a diverse destination for culinary experiences. This year’s guide shows a range of cuisines, reflecting the country’s dynamic food scene and the work of chefs across the nation.”
The 2026 edition introduces a new Special Award for Thailand: the MICHELIN Guide Mentor Chef Award, recognizing chefs who develop future talent. David Thompson, owner-chef of Aksorn (One MICHELIN Star) and Chop Chop Cook Shop (MICHELIN Selected), receives the inaugural award.
Other Special Awards include the MICHELIN Guide Young Chef Award, presented by Blancpain, awarded to Suwijak Kunghae, owner-chef of Royd (MICHELIN Selected); the MICHELIN Guide Opening of the Year Award, presented by UOB, awarded to Wilfrid Hocquet, owner-chef of Margo; and the MICHELIN Guide Service Award, presented by TAT, awarded to Arsen Brahaj, restaurant manager at Aulis, a One MICHELIN Star restaurant in Phang-Nga.
With 2 Three MICHELIN Stars, 8 Two MICHELIN Stars, 33 One MICHELIN Stars, 5 MICHELIN Green Stars, 137 Bib Gourmand, and 288 MICHELIN Selected restaurants, The MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2026 reflects the country’s continued presence on the global culinary map.
Ms. Thapanee added, “Gastronomy remains a key part of Thailand’s tourism identity. This year’s MICHELIN Guide recognitions show Thailand as a welcoming destination with a wide range of culinary experiences.”
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