Thailand is ranked the country with the most culturally rich heritage in Asia, and eighth in the world, according to a global perception survey conducted in 2024 by U.S. News and World Report, which evaluated 89 nations.

The annual assessment uses five key criteria, including cultural accessibility, rich history, great food, many cultural attractions, and many geographic attractions.

The list of the ten countries with the world’s most culturally rich heritage comprises, from number one, Greece, Italy, Spain, France, Turkey, Mexico, Egypt, Thailand, Portugal, and India.