Bangkok climbs food ranks
Bangkok moved up to No. 9 worldwide in the 2026 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for food destinations and sits No. 1 in the ASEAN region — a clear signal to culinary travelers. The Royal Project Gastronomy Festival is running at Siam Paragon through Sunday, showcasing highland flavours and premium local ingredients. (travelandtourworld.com) (bangkokpost.com)
Tripadvisor released its 2026 Travellers’ Choice: Best of the Best Destinations on Jan. 13, 2026, naming winners across multiple subcategories and spotlighting 270 destinations in 60 countries. (tripadvisor.mediaroom.com)) Tripadvisor’s awards are calculated from traveler review data submitted between Oct. 1, 2024 and Sept. 30, 2025, according to the company’s corrected release explaining the methodology. (tripadvisor.mediaroom.com)) Thailand’s Tourism Authority issued a Jan. 21, 2026 statement highlighting Bangkok’s placements across Asia-focused food categories and quoting TAT governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool on the city’s culinary strengths. (tatnews.org)) The Royal Project Gastronomy Festival at Siam Paragon runs from March 18–29, 2026 at NEXTOPIA (5th floor) and the Gourmet Market (ground floor), presenting a “From Farm to Table” showcase of highland produce. (siamparagon.co.th)) Exhibits at the festival include Royal Project trout (fresh and smoked), black caviar from Doi Inthanon sturgeon, and highland Arabica coffees alongside post-harvest–managed vegetables and processed snacks. (bangkokpost.com)) The schedule features chef demonstrations, talks such as “Longevity Begins Within: Food, Mind, Purpose,” a Cracker Pairing Party, and collaborative menus from more than 10 Siam Paragon restaurants using Royal Project ingredients. (bangkokpost.com)) Organisers named the Royal Project Foundation, Siam Paragon, Gourmet Market and the Thailand Gastronomy Network as partners, with event support from Kasikornbank, Thai Beverage and Mae Pranom Thai Chili Paste Co., Ltd. (siamparagon.co.th))
