Thailand wins top honours in 11 global rankings

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Thailand has received top honours in several categories, from best cities and islands to culinary delights, airports and airlines.

According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Thailand has been recognised in 11 global rankings for the first half of 2024. Covering several categories, from tourist destinations to culinary delights, airports and airlines, these surveys prove that ‘Thailand has a variety of travel options as well as high-quality products and services,’ the tourism board said in a statement.

Emphasising the role of Thai hospitality in attracting visitors, the Tourism Authority of Thailand highlighted the country’s positive image on the international stage.

These impressive results confirm that Thailand remains one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the world. The country offers travellers various experiences, from exotic beaches and islands to unique culture and delicious cuisine.

Thailand’s culinary achievements deserve special attention. Dishes such as pad ka prao, khao soi, curry playing and massaman, and the famous sticky rice with mango have been praised in international rankings. This shows that Thai cuisine continues to capture the hearts of foodies worldwide.

In addition, Thailand is noted as one of the best honeymoon destinations and a country where young people can find happiness. This shows that the country not only offers a variety of entertainment but also creates an atmosphere of harmony and well-being for its guests.

The success of Thai airports and airlines has also not gone unnoticed. Suvarnabhumi Airport, Donmyang International Airport, Thai Airways International, and Bangkok Airways have received high marks for service quality and passenger comfort.

Here are some of the most notable rankings:

  1. DestinAsian: Readers’ Choice Award – 2024
    • Bangkok was named as the best city
    • Phuket and Samui were named 3rd and 4th best islands
    • Suvarnabhumi Airport named 2nd best airport
    • Thai Airways (THAI) named 3rd best airline
  2. CEOWORLD: The best countries in the world to visit during your lifetime – 2024
    • Thailand tops the list of must-visit countries
  3. Beachatlas: Golden Beach Awards – 2024
    • Maya Cove named 5th best beach
  4. Agoda ranking survey
    • Thailand named 2nd on the list of top destinations for Japanese travellers for Golden Week
    • Khao Lak tops the list of destinations for slow travellers
  5. World of Statistics: 100 best dishes in the world
    • Pad ka prao, khao soi and curry panayeng ranked 3rd, 6th and 10th places
  6. Taste Atlas ranking survey
    • Sticky rice with mango named 2nd best rice pudding
    • Curry Panayeng and Massaman named 1st and 8th best stews
  7. Enjoytravel.com: 20 best honeymoon destinations in the world
    • Koh Chang named best honeymoon destination
  8. Travel + Leisure: Asia Pacific Luxury Awards
    • Bangkok tops the list of best cities
    • Samui, Phuket and Phiphi were named as the 1st, 5th and 9th best islands
  9. Time Out magazine’s ranking poll
    • Bangkok named 6th best city for food
    • Ban Tad Tong Road was named the 14th steepest street
  10. UN: World Happiness Report 2024
    • Thailand ranked 45th among countries where young people can find happiness
  11. Skytrax ranking survey
    • Donmyang International Airport ranked the 10th best terminal for budget airlines
    • Bangkok Airways and THAI were named 27th and 33rd among the top 100 airlines

Thailand’s recognition in such diverse global rankings is the result of the efforts of the country’s entire tourism industry. With its hospitality, variety of facilities, and high-quality services, Thailand continues to attract travellers from all over the world and consolidate its status as a leading tourist destination.

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