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BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 November 2025 – Michelin today unveiled the MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2027 at the MICHELIN Guide Restaurant Ceremony Thailand, marking two significant milestones: the Guide’s landmark 10th edition in the country and the centenary of the MICHELIN Star. Reflecting a decade of evolution in Thailand’s vibrant culinary landscape, the latest selection features a record-high total of 507 dining establishments − including 2 Three MICHELIN Stars (both retaining their status), 10 Two MICHELIN Stars (3 promotions), 41 One MICHELIN Star (5 newcomers and 5 promotions), 151 MICHELIN Bib Gourmand (26 newcomers), and 303 MICHELIN-Selected entries (40 newcomers).
Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide commented: “With more than 500 establishments featured in the selection − including over 50 MICHELIN-Starred restaurants, the 2027 edition marks a significant milestone in the MICHELIN Guide Thailand’s journey. Celebrating the Guide’s 10th edition in Thailand and the centenary of the MICHELIN Star, first introduced in 1926, the selection reflects the remarkable evolution of Thailand’s culinary industry, driven by the passion, creativity, and resilience of its culinary professionals, as well as the country’s extraordinary gastronomic potential.”
Insights into Thailand’s Evolving Gastronomic Landscape
According to Mr. Poullennec, Thailand’s gastronomic scene has evolved from a trend-driven market into a mature and diverse culinary ecosystem. Excellence now extends far beyond the capital, with star-rated restaurants flourishing across the country and showcasing the strength of regional dining destinations.
Chefs are demonstrating greater confidence and individuality, while international restaurant groups continue to establish roots in Thailand and embrace local ingredients. This year’s selection introduces new cuisine types to the star-rated roster, while Thai chefs are increasingly exploring regional traditions, indigenous ingredients, and closer ties with local producers.
Techniques such as fermentation, aging, and natural umami extraction have become common tools for building flavor, while more thoughtful ingredient use reflects growing resourcefulness. Beyond fine dining, chefs are also finding success through more accessible formats and increasingly sophisticated beverage programs.
Guided by both experienced chefs and emerging talent, Thailand continues to strengthen its culinary identity while embracing global influences, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most compelling gastronomic destinations.
Sorn and Sühring Reaffirm Their Excellence with Three MICHELIN Stars
In the 2027 MICHELIN Guide Thailand edition, the prestigious Three-MICHELIN-Star category remains unchanged with 2 entries: Sorn, where Chef Supaksorn “Ice” Jongsiri showcases the depth and diversity of Southern Thai cuisine through meticulously researched recipes and exceptional local ingredients, and Sühring, where twin chefs Thomas and Mathias Sühring continue to impress with their refined interpretation of modern German cuisine rooted in family traditions.
3 Restaurants Promoted to Two MICHELIN Stars, Including a Historic First for Phuket and Thailand’s Regional Dining Scene
The Two-MICHELIN-Star category welcomes 3 new additions, all promoted from the One-MICHELIN-Star status. A milestone achievement comes from PRU, which becomes the first restaurant in Phuket and the first outside Bangkok & Surrounding Provinces to earn Two MICHELIN Stars.
▪ Bangkok & Surrounding Provinces:
▪ Phuket
10 Restaurants Join the One-MICHELIN-Star Selection, Including Chiang Mai’s First-Ever MICHELIN-Starred Restaurant
Among the 10 new One-MICHELIN-Star entries, 5 are newcomers joining the Guide for the first time, while the other 5 are promoted from the MICHELIN-Selected category.
Promoted from MICHELIN-Selected to One MICHELIN Star, Belén by Paulo Airaudo becomes the first-ever MICHELIN-Starred restaurant in Chiang Mai. Meanwhile, Phuket records its strongest MICHELIN Star showing to date, with one newcomer, Omemo, and one promoted restaurant, Jaras, joining the One-MICHELIN-Star selection.
▪ Bangkok & Surrounding Provinces
▪ Phuket
The other 5 One-MICHELIN-Star recipients promoted from the MICHELIN-Selected category are:
▪ Bangkok & Surrounding Provinces
▪ Chiang Mai
▪ Phuket
Five MICHELIN Special Awards Recognize Exceptional Professionals
Alongside its restaurant selection, the MICHELIN Guide presents its Special Awards to honor the exceptional talent, passion and craft behind dining experiences that stay with guests long after the final course. These awards recognize outstanding professionals at MICHELIN-recommended restaurants who elevate the gastronomic experience, while celebrating the diversity and appeal of careers across the hospitality industry.
The MICHELIN Service Award aims to recognize and celebrate skilled and talented professionals who significantly enhance the guest experience. This year’s award, presented by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, honors Chanyawi Mukmaneerattanapon of hom, a MICHELIN-Selected restaurant in Phuket.
An essential pillar of her team in Phuket since its earliest days, Ms. Mukmaneerattanapon is celebrated for her remarkable consistency, steadfast commitment, and genuinely attentive approach to service. Even when managing multiple tables, she remains proactive, fluid, and intuitive, making every guest feel effortlessly cared for. Her longevity, unwavering professional standards, and deeply personal touch exemplify the true essence of hospitality; while her grace, poise, and dedication set a high benchmark for the industry.
The MICHELIN Opening of the Year Award recognizes an individual or team behind a dining venue that has opened within the past 12 months and made a notable impact on the local gastronomic scene through a creative degustation concept and distinctive culinary approach. This year’s award, presented by UOB, is bestowed upon Kongwuth Chaiwongkachon of Taang, a MICHELIN-Selected restaurant in Bangkok.
Since opening in June, Taang has made an immediate impression on Bangkok’s dining landscape. Led by Chef Kongwuth, a native of Chiang Rai, this intimate counter experience explores the historical caravan trade routes of northern Thailand and its neighboring regions, tracing how ingredients, people, and food cultures have influenced one another over centuries. Combining brilliant storytelling with exceptional cooking, the restaurant offers a remarkably nuanced exploration of northern Thai cuisine and has quickly become one of the city’s most exciting and talked-about new openings.
Honoring chefs whose unwavering dedication to nurturing the next generation has made a lasting impact on the culinary industry, the 2027 MICHELIN Mentor Chef Award, presented by WP Energy, is bestowed upon Arnaud Dunand-Sauthier of Maison Dunand, a One-MICHELIN-Star restaurant in Bangkok.
Originally from Chambéry in the Savoie region of France, Chef Arnaud brought a wealth of French culinary expertise to Thailand over a decade ago. Beyond his culinary achievements, he has played a profound role as a mentor to both Thai and international talent, nurturing young professionals from commis to sous chef and fostering long-term growth within his teams. Today, his former protégés lead MICHELIN-Starred kitchens in Europe, run acclaimed establishments in France, and head major restaurant concepts across Thailand − reflecting his unwavering commitment to developing people, empowering the next generation, and building a lasting culinary legacy.
Recognizing a young chef who has demonstrated a unique personality and distinctive identity through their culinary creations over the past 12 months, this year’s MICHELIN Young Chef Award is bestowed upon Natdanai Kitkorsup of lob-baan, a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand restaurant in Phuket.
Born and raised in Phuket, Chef Natdanai returned to his home region after honing his craft in leading kitchens across Bangkok – including a Two-Michelin-Star restaurant – before continuing his journey at acclaimed establishments in Phuket. His cooking reflects a profound respect for native ingredients, rich traditions, and authentic flavor profiles, blending regional heritage with refined contemporary technique. Showing impressive maturity and a style firmly rooted in his home region, Chef Natdanai stands out as a young talent helping to bring Phuket’s local cuisine forward.
Highlighting the skills, knowledge, and passion of talented sommeliers within the industry, this year’s MICHELIN Sommelier Award is bestowed upon Charles Elie-Rodenstein of Cannubi by Umberto Bombana, a One-MICHELIN-Star restaurant in Bangkok.
Originally from Alsace in France, Mr. Elie-Rodenstein is a multilingual sommelier whose exceptional international journey across France, Monaco, Japan, and Thailand has shaped a deep global perspective. Knowledgeable and confident, he curates inspiring wine selections and offers thoughtful recommendations. What sets him apart is his warm, approachable manner, making the world of wine engaging and accessible; while his natural enthusiasm, professionalism, and personal touch elevate the entire dining experience.
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The MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2027 at a Glance:
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Mindful Voices is a new MICHELIN Guide platform that brings together inspirational figures from across the hospitality industry. Designed as an editorial space, it gives chefs, hoteliers and winemakers the opportunity to share their stories and pioneering practices with their peers and with audiences around the world. Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide, says, “Mindful Voices will give a platform to all those who are rewriting the rules in their respective fields. This new framework draws directly from what our inspection teams witness firsthand: encounters and experiences that are transforming how things are done and that deserve to be shared. Staying true to its identity and values, the MICHELIN Guide will amplify and give full resonance to these voices from the worlds of gastronomy, hospitality and wine so that they can be heard, wherever they may be.” The chef invited on stage as a Mindful Voice at the MICHELIN Guide Restaurant Ceremony Thailand 2027 is Chef Chudaree ‘Tam’ Debhakam ofBaan Tepa, a Two-MICHELIN-Star restaurant in Bangkok. At Baan Tepa, Chef Tam elevates her farm-to-table ethos through a polished seven-course Thai tasting menu. The experience begins in the kitchen, immediately immersing guests in the restaurant’s thoughtful sense of place. For each course, the team presents trays of featured ingredients, from seasonal fruits to vegetables and herbs, offering a vivid glimpse into the produce that shapes the menu. Traditional curries, flavors and techniques are reimagined with deft precision, creativity and harmony throughout. She remains committed to mindful gastronomy, from thoughtful local sourcing to minimizing kitchen waste. Learn more about the new Mindful Voices initiative here. |
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Windsurfing holds a remarkable historical position in Hong Kong sporting history: in 1996, it brought the city its first-ever Olympic gold medal. As a local enterprise with Hong Kong roots, Lee Kum Kee supports this iconic sport by sponsoring this year’s Circuit and helping to nurture the next generation of local windsurfing talent.
As a premier local windsurfing competition, the iQFOiL Championships circuit began in February and continued through the year, comprising five exciting races across divisions such as Men’s and Women’s Open, U19 Youth, U17 Junior, and U15 Youth/Children. The races were held at well-known sites including Clearwater Bay, Wu Kai Sha, Tolo Harbour, Cheung Chau and Stanley, testing competitors’ techniques and adaptability while serving as a vital stage for accumulating annual ranking points and selecting representatives for international competitions.
Dodie Hung, Executive Vice President – Corporate Affairs of Lee Kum Kee Sauce, said: “As a century-old company with Hong Kong roots, Lee Kum Kee is honoured to be Gold Sponsor of the 2026/27 iQFOiL Championships and to help nurture the next generation of local windsurfing talent. Windsurfing has no fixed course and the wind conditions can change at any moment, so athletes must make immediate judgements and adjustments on the fly. This ability to continuously challenge oneself and forge ahead echoes Lee Kum Kee’s value of ‘Constant Entrepreneurship’ – having the courage to seize opportunities and drive continuous innovation.”
Mr Chau Ngai Man, President of the Windsurfing Association of Hong Kong, China, said: “We are grateful for Lee Kum Kee’s support, which is vital to the development of windsurfing. Lee Kum Kee’s sponsorship gives athletes a world-class local competitive platform and helps them build their form as they prepare to take on major international competitions.”
In addition to supporting this competition, Lee Kum Kee also served as a sponsor for the Hong Kong, China Sailing Team, helping it achieve great success at the 20th Asian Games in Japan and the 15th National Games in China in 2025. Lee Kum Kee will continue to support major sporting events in Hong Kong, including the 2027 Hong Kong Dragon World Championship, which will make its Asia debut from 21-29 November 2026.
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Lee Kum Kee Sauce is the global gateway to Asian culinary culture, dedicated to promoting Chinese culinary culture worldwide. Since 1888, it has brought people together over joyful reunions, shared traditions, and memorable meals. Beloved by consumers and chefs alike, Lee Kum Kee Sauce’s range of more than 300 sauces and condiments sparks creativity in kitchens everywhere, inspiring professional and home chefs to experiment, create, and delight. Headquartered in Hong Kong, China and serving over 100 countries and regions, Lee Kum Kee Sauce’s rich heritage, unwavering commitment to quality, sustainable practices, and “Constant Entrepreneurship” combine to enable superior experiences through Asian cuisine for people worldwide.
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