Want great Thai food without paying fine-dining prices? The MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2027 has just added 26 new restaurants to its Bib Gourmand selection. That's twice as many newcomers as last year, bringing the total to 151 recommended spots across the country.

The Bib Gourmand honors restaurants that serve good-quality food at moderate prices. Think of it as an insider's list of the places locals already love.

● Where to find the new entries:
- Bangkok & surrounding provinces: 9
- Chiang Mai & Phang Nga: 3 each
- Khon Kaen, Ubon Ratchathani, Chon Buri & Phuket: 2 each
- Ayutthaya, Nakhon Ratchasima & Surat Thani: 1 each

● What's on the menu? The new picks include family-run eateries, street-food stalls and casual restaurants. The food covers fiery Southern Thai curries, Northern Thai classics, bold Isan flavors, fresh seafood, comforting Thai-Chinese dishes and Vietnamese favorites.

● Planning a trip? The full 2027 list includes:
- Bangkok & surrounding provinces: 49 spots
- Chiang Mai: 20
- Phuket: 20
- Northeast (Isan): 28, in Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Ubon Ratchathani and Udon Thani
- Also: Ayutthaya, Chon Buri, Phang Nga, Surat Thani and Ko Samui

“This selection highlights Thailand's culinary diversity while offering accessible dining recommendations for both local and international visitors," says Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide.

Coming next: The MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2027-star selection will be announced on 10 November. Stay tuned!

● See the full Bib Gourmand list here: https://guide.michelin.com/th/en