The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) lauded the recent release of The Michelin Guide Thailand 2025, the eighth since the Guide’s inception in the country.

The 2025 edition expands into Chon Buri, continuing the journey of showcasing the kingdom’s gastronomic richness.

TAT governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool remarked at the launch of the new Guide: “The partnership between TAT and The Michelin Guide has consistently promoted Thailand as a global gastronomic hub. This collaboration will play a key role in TAT’s marketing efforts, particularly with the launch of the Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025 campaign, which highlights Thailand’s Thai Charms and the Five Must-Do in Thailand. The Guide’s expansion into new regions like Chon Buri supports our Must-Seek New Cities concept, inviting global travellers to explore the diversity of local experiences.”

A stellar selection

This year’s Guide features 462 of Thailand’s finest dining establishments.

Highlights in this edition include the promotion of two-Michelin-starred Sorn to Thailand’s first-ever three-starred establishment, and the debut of Chon Buri as a gastronomic destination.

Chon Buri’s debut is an amazing one as it boasts of 20 entries in the Guide, including five Bib Gourmand and 15 Michelin Select establishments.

The Michelin Guides’ international director Gwendal Poullennec said that the 2025 edition of The Michelin Guide Thailand is truly historic, with the country’s first-ever three-starred restaurant.

Poullennec remarked: “This milestone underscores the richness and diversity of Thai cuisine while highlighting the innovation and passion of Thailand’s chefs. The Michelin Guide continues to celebrate the vibrant culinary scene in Thailand, which remains a key destination for food lovers from around the world.”