Thailand in Ranking
Thailand Ranking available as of July 2011 2
2011 World s Best Cities By Travel+Leisure Bangkok Is voted 2011 The World s Best City Source of information: http:// http://www.travelandleisure.com/worldsbest/2010/cities 3
Go Asia Award 2011 The Kingdom of Thailand was voted by visitors of goasia.de as the most popular travel destination in Asia for the eighth consecutive year during the 8 th Go Asia Awards in 2011. Source of information: http://www.goasia.de/go asia award 4
Grand Travel Award 2011 in Sweden Thailand is The World s Best Tourist Country 2011 Source of information: http://www.grandtravelaward.se 5
Grand Travel Award 2011 in Norway Thai Airways International Is awarded Best Intercontinental Airline For seventh consecutive year Source of information: http://www.prthaiairways.com/thaiair_4p/front/news_detail.php?lg=en&dng=1091 6
The World s 10 Best Parks and Reserves by Lonely Planet Khao Sok National Park is ranked 5 th in The World s 10 best parks and reserves Source of information: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thailand/travel tips and articles/76006 7
9 Iconic Sporting Events by Lonely Planet Thai Boxing Is listed as one of 9 iconic sporting events The other 8 sporting events included - Football (soccer), South America - Big wave surfing, Hawai I - Australian Football League (AFL), Grand Final, Australia - Formula One, Grand Prix, Monaco - Tour de France, France - Beach Volleyball, Brazil - Super Bowl, USA - Ascot Races, England Source of information: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/south america/travel tips and articles/76586 8
The World s Best festivals by Lonely Planet Songkran Water Festival Is The World s Best festivals Source of information: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thailand/travel tips and articles/76374 9
The World s Greatest Markets by Lonely Planet Chatuchak andchiang Maimarkets Is ranked 2 nd and 5 th In The World s Greatest Markets Source of information: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thailand/travel tips and articles/76326 10
10 Best Underwater Experiences by Lonely Planet Getting married underwater in Trang Is ranked 2 nd In 10 Best Underwater experiences Source of information: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thailand/travel tips and articles/76296 11
The 10 Best Countries for Food by Lonely Planet Thailand Is ranked 1 st In 10 Best countries for food Source of information: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thailand/travel tips and articles/76220 12
Best Adventure Travel Ideas by Lonely Planet Thailand Is ranked 5 th In 10 Best Adventure Travel Ideas The other 9 countries included - Ski Touring the Haute Route, France and Switzerland - Cycling the Icefields Parkway, Canada -Bungee Jumping at Versazca Dam, Switzerland - Mountain biking in Moab, USA - Kayaking on Glacier Bay, USA - Walking in Kruger National Park, South Africa - Hiking the Lara Pinta Trail, Australia - Trek the Torres Del Paine, Chile -- Swimming with killer whales, Norway Source of information: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thailand/travel tips and articles/63145 13
The World s Friendliest Countries by Lonely Planet Thailand Is in The World s 10 friendliest countries The other 9 countries included - Ireland -USA - Malawi - Fiji - Samoa - Vietnam - Indonesia - Scotland - Turkey Source of information: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thailand/travel tips and articles/76220 14
Top 10 Best Beach Destination by Expedia.com.au Ao Nang Beach, Krabi Is in Top 10 Best Beach Destination Source of information: http://press.expedia.com.au/travel inspiration/search world s best beaches 113 15
Top 25 Best Destinations in the World and in Asia By 2011 Tripadvisor Traveler s choice Top 25 Best Destinations in the World Top 25 Best Destinations in Asia Source of information: http://www.tripadvisor.com/travelerschoice Destinations ctop25 g1 16
Conde Nast Traveller Gold Lists 2011 Gold Lists 2011 Best for Food Food Score: 100 Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai, Thailand Food Score: 96.4 Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, Thailand Gold Lists 2011 Best for Room Rooms Score: 100 Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle Chiang Rai, Thailand Gold Lists 2011 Best for location Location Score: 100 Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle Chiang Rai, Thailand Gold Lists 2011 Best Design Design Score: 100 Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle Chiang Rai, Thailand 17 th annual Gold List is a guide to the world's finest properties and cruise lines, as elected by more than 25,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers. Gold Lists 2011 Best for Service Service Score: 100 Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle Chiang Rai, Thailand Service Score: 100 Mandarin Oriental, Dhara Dhevi Bangkok, Thailand Service Score: 98.2 Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, Thailand Activities Score: 96.4 Amanpuri g, Phuket, Thailand Source of information: http://www.concierge.com/tools/travelawards/goldlist/2011 Gold Lists 2011 Best activities Activities Score: 100 Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle Chiang Rai, Thailand 17
Conde Nast Traveller Hot Lists 2011 The Hot List 2011 covers 31 countries from Argentina to Russia with 65 hotels in final selection chosen. Hot List Spas 2011 Away Spa at W Retreat Koh Samui Koh Samui, Thailand Source of information: http://www.cntraveller.com/awards/the hot list/hot list 2011 18
Top 25 Global Cities of 2011 By Citi Index Bangkok is ranked 20 th in Top 25 Global Cities of 2011 Source of information: http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart takes/rankings top 25 global cities of 2011/15539 19
2011 CEI Best Convention Bureau in Asia TCEB: 3 rd Best Convention Bureau TCEB Is in 3 rd place for Best Convention Bureau in Asia Source of information: http://www.cei.asia/weekly-highlightsarticle/2011_02/best-convention-bureau-in-asia/40582 20
2010 ICCA Ranking Source of information: ICCA Country and City Rankings Report 2010, page 22 21
2010 ICCA Ranking Source of information: ICCA Country and City Rankings Report 2010, page 21 22
Ease of Doing Business Global Ranking by The World Bank Thailand ranked 19 out of 183 economies. Source of information: http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/thailand 23
Ease of Doing Business In East Asia & Pacific Region by The World Bank Thailand is in top 3 for Ease of doing business in East Asia & Pacific region. Source of information: http://www.doingbusiness.org/rankings 24
Thailand s Ranking in Doing Business 2011 by The World Bank Source of information: http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/thailand 25
Thailand s Ranking in Doing Business 2011 by The World Bank Source of information: http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/thailand 26
Thailand s Ranking in Doing Business 2011 by The World Bank Source of information: http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/thailand 27
Thailand s Ranking in Doing Business 2011 by The World Bank Source of information: http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/thailand 28
Thailand s Ranking in Doing Business 2011 by The World Bank Source of information: http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/thailand 29
Country Risk Score March 2011 by EuroMoney Thailand ranking is 3 up from September 2010 Source of information: http://www.euromoney.com/article/2773235/country risk March 2011 Country rankings and acknowledgements.html 30
Projection of Country Population Thailand Is in top 25 Growing population countries Source of information: http://www.photius.com/rankings/world2050_rank.html. A table format is by United Nations Population Fund (UNPF) 31
Quality of Overall Infrastructure Country Ranking 2011 Overall llinfrastructure t scores were calculated from the results of a survey: 1 = extremely underdeveloped 7 = extensive and efficient by international standards 2009 10 weighted average is the score given to each country. Individual components of infrastructure scores include the following: Available airline seat kilometers Sources: International Air Transport Association, SRS Analyser; national sources Fixed telephone lines Sources: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators 2010 (June 2010 edition); national sources Thailand scores 4.9 Out of 7, above average for overall infrastructure quality Mobile telephone subscriptions Sources: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators 2010 (June 2010 edition); national sources Source of information: http://www.photius.com/rankings/infrastructure_quality_country_rankings_2011.html Data source: World Economic Forum 32
Aquaculture by Country FAO 2011 Thailand is in Top 20 country producing Aquaculture Aquaculture production specifically refers to output from aquaculture activities, which are designated for final harvest for consumption. (FAO, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) Source of information: http://www.allcountries.org/ranks/aquaculture_by_country_2011_ranks.html 33
The World s Best Countries Ranking by Newsweek Ranking of Thailand in the World Source of information: http://www.newsweek.com/2010/08/15/interactive infographic of the worlds best countries.html 34
2011 Country Index of Economic Freedom Ranking of Thailand in the region Source of information: http://www.heritage.org/index/country/thailand 35
Global Peace Index Source of information: http://www.visionofhumanity.org/gpi data/#/2011/rela 36
Global Peace Index Source of information: http://www.visionofhumanity.org/wp content/uploads/pdf/2011/2011%20gpi%20results%20report.pdf 37
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2010 Business Traveller Asia Pacific Awards Top 3 Best Asia Pacific Airline (3 rd ) Top 3 Best Airline Economy Class (3 rd ) Top 3 Best Airline Lounge in Asia Pacific (3 rd ) Thai Airways Suvarnabhumi iairport Top 3 Best Business City in Southeast Asia (2 nd ) Bangkok Top 3 Best Resort Hotel in Asia Pacific (1 st ) Banyan Tree Phuket and JW Marriot Phuket Top 3 Best Business hotel in Bangkok Grand dhyatt, Mandarin Oriental, Oi Shangri la Top 3 Best Serviced Residence in Asia Pacific Ascott Sathorn Bangkok Source of information: http://asia.businesstraveller.com/asia pacific/awards/2010 business traveller asia pacific awards 39
Conde Nast Traveller Readers Choice Awards 2010 Top 100 Score 100 Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai, Thailand Score 98.6 Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, Thailand Top 100 Score 95.3 Four Seasons Chiangmai Chiang Mai, Thailand Score 93.4 Shangri la Hotel Bangkok Bangkok, Thailand Score 96.2 Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Bangkok, Thailand Score 95.4 The Peninsula Bangkok, Thailand Source of information: http://www.concierge.com/tools/travelawards/readerschoice/top100 40
Conde Nast Traveller Readers Choice Awards 2010 Top Cities in Asia 1 st, Score 82.9 Bangkok 2 nd,score 81.9 Chiangmai Top islands in Asia 3 rd, Score 80.2 Bangkok 8 th,score 84.6 Koh Samui Top hotels in Asia 3 rd, Score 96.8 Mandarin Oriental Bangkok 4 th, Score 96.2 Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi 4 th, Score 95.4 The Peninsula Bangkok Source of information: http://www.concierge.com/tools/travelawards/readerschoice/resorts Top resorts in Asia 1 st, Score 100 Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai, Thailand 3 rd, Score 95.3 Four Seasons Resort Bangkok kk Bangkok, Thailand 5 th, Score 95 Amanpuri Phuket, Thailand 12 th, Score 88.7 JW Marriott Phuket Resort and Spa Phuket, Thailand 13 th, Score 84.5 Banyan Tree Phuket Phuket, Thailand 41