In short
- Tenth edition of the MICHELIN Guide Thailand, announced on 10 November 2026.
- 507 dining establishments in the 2027 selection, a record for the guide.
- 53 restaurants hold at least one star.
- Chiang Mai has a first starred restaurant; PRU in Phuket takes the destination's first two stars.
What to do
- 1Check opening days and booking rules with the restaurant itself before travelling across town for a table.
- 2Reserve ahead if a starred meal is part of a short stay.
- 3Keep an evening free in Chiang Mai or Phuket if food is the reason for the trip.
- 4Read the selection as a dining guide, not as a change to entry, transport or safety rules.
What changed in the 2027 selection?
The MICHELIN Guide Thailand has released its 2027 selection, the tenth edition of the guide in the country, announced on 10 November 2026. It lists 507 dining establishments, a record for the guide, and 53 of them hold at least one star.
Two of the new ratings fall in destinations that already receive large numbers of visitors. Chiang Mai appears among the starred cities in this edition for the first time. In the south, PRU in Phuket is awarded two stars, the first two-star rating for that destination in the guide.
Who is concerned?
Travellers who build part of a trip around food, and in particular those staying in Chiang Mai or Phuket. For everyone else, the announcement has no practical effect on a journey.
No entry rule, flight, ferry crossing, park fee or safety advice is affected. This is a restaurant selection, not a travel regulation: conditions on the ground are the same as before, including on the southern islands.
- Food-led trips to Chiang Mai or Phuket: the two destinations with notable new ratings.
- Travellers who want to eat well without a star: the selection has 507 entries, of which 53 are starred.
How to fit it into a trip
A starred meal rarely needs to structure a whole trip. In Chiang Mai, dining sits alongside days that are already full; our day trips from Chiang Mai show what can be combined with an evening in town. In Phuket the same applies around the beaches: Phuket day trips covers boat outings and park visits that return before dinner.
If food is the main reason for the trip, budget for it separately from daily costs. Our travel budget page shows what an ordinary day costs, and things to do in Thailand lists food experiences that are not restaurant meals.
Travelling soon? Plan around it
Build a day-by-day Thailand route that keeps flexible days where the weather and transport are uncertain.
FAQ
Questions
Does the 2027 selection change anything for my trip?
No. It is a restaurant guide. Visa rules, transport and safety advice are unaffected.
Which destinations gain a notable rating?
Chiang Mai has its first starred restaurant in this selection, and PRU in Phuket holds the first two stars awarded in that destination.
Do I need to book?
The guide does not set booking rules. Ask the restaurant directly whether a reservation is required.
Sources
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