Bangkok (Thailand) – September 21, 2015 (travelindex.com) – Thailand has been selected to host the “Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2016” awards ceremony. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and William Reed Business Media will officially announce this collaboration on October 20, 2015, at the “Paste, Artisanal Thai Cuisine” restaurant in the Gaysorn Shopping Mall.

The elaborate event, supported by the TAT, aims to bring widespread attention to the Kingdom's gastronomic delights, promote Thai cuisine worldwide through various advertising channels, and increase the enjoyment of trying the numerous restaurants that have opened in Thailand.

Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), stated that the TAT's support for this event aligns with the theme of the 2015 marketing plan, which aims to promote Thailand, Thai culture, and Thai cuisine. It will also strengthen the country's strong brand image and differentiate it from other countries. Furthermore, the event will highlight Thailand's upscale gastronomy, particularly fine dining, showcasing a wide variety of world-class Thai and international restaurants with excellent chefs and unparalleled service.

Gaggan restaurant in Bangkok topped the list of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants at a ceremony in Singapore this year. Nahm came in seventh, alongside other successful Thai restaurants such as Eat Me by chef Tim Butler (25th), Bo.Lan (37th), and Ian Kttichai's Issaya Siamese Club (39th).

Mr. Yuthasak added: “Thailand will attract tourists and foodies alike, who will visit Thailand not only to indulge in dishes from its excellent restaurants, but also to enjoy a journey through Thailand.”

The “Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards” have been presented annually by William Reed Business Media since their inception in 2013. The list is compiled by the Diners Club® Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy, an influential group of over 300 leading figures in the Asian restaurant industry, selected for their expertise in the Asian restaurant scene.

The following Asian countries are eligible to vote: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Micronesia, Nauru, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, East Timor and Vietnam.

International Public Relations Department, Tourism Authority of Thailand, 1600 New Petchaburi Road, Makkasan, Ratchathevi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand, Tel.: +66 (0) 2250 5500 ext. 4545-48, Fax: +66 (0) 2253 7419, E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.TATnews.org