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Bangkok ranks ninth on Time Out’s 2026 street food list

15 Sept 08:33Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok secured ninth place on Time Out's 2026 global street food list, scoring 56%, with Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, topping the ranking at 63%.
Time Out's rankings are uniquely based on recommendations from local journalists, providing authentic insights into the best street food experiences worldwide.

Today 08:24Key points summarised by AI

Mae Hong Son province registered Thailand's highest PM2.5 level at 224 microns, far exceeding the 50-micron safety standard.
PM2.5 levels surpassed safety limits in Bangkok and 24 other provinces, predominantly in the north, but also impacting parts of the northeast, east, and central regions.
Southern provinces were the only region to maintain safe air quality levels.
Bangkok's air quality is projected to improve by Thursday due to stronger winds, while northern provinces anticipate worsening conditions until Thursday.