Bangkok Crowned Top City in Asia
Bangkok

Bangkok has outshone some of the world’s most vibrant metropolises to be crowned Time Out’s best city in Asia. The Thai capital beat competition from 11 peers in Asia, ranging from ultra-modern cities like Shanghai and Seoul to traditional powerhouses like Hanoi and Kyoto.

Bangkok was also named No. 2 in the world in the annual survey – which ranks cities based on local food, culture, nightlife and affordability.

The survey highlighted Bangkok’s friendly locals, rich cultural heritage, green spaces and buzzing nightlifein areas like Thonglor and Ekkamai. The local dining scene was rated “amazing” and incredibly affordable by 86% of respondents. Excellent public transport links and an exciting events calendar confirmed Bangkok’s status as Asia’s top city in 2025. Shanghai and Hong Kong made impressive comebacks in the rankings, while Chiang Mai and jakarta were new additions. These, along with Tokyo, Singapore and Mumbai, represent the best of Asia today.