Bangkok, August 23, 2021 – Bangkok and Phuket have been named the world's most popular travel destinations in the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Best of the Best 2021 Awards.

The Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, said: “It is wonderful to know that Bangkok and Phuket continue to hold a prominent place in the minds of travelers worldwide and remain among the most popular destinations in the world. It is also particularly gratifying to consider that these ‘Best of the Best’ awards are given by people who have personally experienced these destinations and clearly appreciated them greatly.”

Bangkok and Phuket appear in the "Popular Destinations - World" category of the Travellers' Choice Best of the Best 2021 Awards – legendary destinations that are a must-see and always at the top of travelers' wish lists.

Bangkok is described as follows: “Golden palaces, floating markets, majestic, porcelain-encrusted towers… You have never seen a capital city like Bangkok. Visit Pratunam or Siam Square for exclusive shopping, then relax in the European-style gardens of Dusit. In Thon Buri, you will find the impressive Wat Arun temple, and in Phra Nakhon, Wat Pho temple with its reclining Buddha. Enjoy mango sticky rice from a street food stall before admiring the golden splendor of the Grand Palace.”

And Phuket as: “An international attraction for beach lovers and passionate divers who are thrilled to lose themselves in the Andaman Sea. Blue lagoons and salmon-colored sunsets create a dreamlike atmosphere, and indeed, a holiday here can feel somewhat surreal. Water sports are the most popular activity, but once you've soaked up enough sun, there's plenty more to discover in the island's aquariums, gardens, and Buddhist temples.”

Thailand was also considered in other categories of the Travellers' Choice Best of the Best 2021 Awards, due to the enchanting culture and fascinating heritage offered to tourists visiting the Kingdom.

The three-hour "Phuket Thai Cooking Class" tour, where tourists learn to prepare authentic Thai dishes, was selected as one of the "Top Experiences Worldwide" in the "Activities" section of TripAdvisor's website; the full-day "Private Trip to the Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage Site" tour made it into the "Top Luxury Tours Worldwide" category.