Bangkok’s culinary stars fade amid rising costs, tighter budgets and fewer tourists

Oct 7, 2026

Earlier this year, Bangkok’s F&B scene pulled off a coup. At Asia’s 50 Best Bars awards in Macau, eight venues from Asia’s “City of Angels” crowded the list – rankings historically dominated by Hong Kong and Singapore – with four more in the 51-100 tier. The city’s restaurant honours tell a similar story – Sühring recently joined Sorn in holding three Michelin stars, and Bangkok claims nine spots on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, more than any other city. The tourism figures are equally bullish:...

Frontal Report

Frontal Report is an emerging leader in all forms of media. We aim to be the leading news brand for readers around the world.