What makes a marriage last? Love, faith and understanding are important, but according to Thai custom, you’ll also need a bit of luck!

According to the Halal Science Centre, there are currently 3,500 Halal-certified restaurants in Thailand, ensuring that Muslim visitors are well catered for in the kingdom.

Considered the apex of Thai cuisine with specific rules and high standards that set it apart from central Thai cuisine, it’s little wonder why Royal Thai cuisine sits in a league of its own.

At Bangkok’s one-Michelin-starred Upstairs at Mikkeller, Dan Bark orchestrates a symphony of flavours with food, craft beer and coffee.

From hyper-local produce, to hyper-exclusive reservations, these are the foods and dining concepts you can expect to see in Thailand in 2019, according to some of Thailand’s favourite chefs and top food critic.

Michelin-starred Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin in Bangkok explores the flavours of Thailand through avant garde techniques and presentations.

From A Thai Spirit for a Truly Exquisite Thai Cocktail: Mekhong Thai Sabai the Revelation Edition.

Ladies take center stage, as the 2019 Michelin Guide expands the ranks of Thailand’s female chefs, while building on Thai culinary traditions.

The Michelin 2019 Thailand guide shines a spotlight on Thailand’s talented chefs, consolidating the kingdom’s reputation as one of the world’s bright culinary lights.

With Thailand’s Michelin Guide expanding to include Phuket and Phang-Nga in its 2019 edition, we take a look at the latter’s Takua Pa District, whose culinary heritage is as multicultural as its past.

Champagne grape varieties and styles.

Revealing the secret behind Mekhong’s artisanal Thai cocktails served at the MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2019 Star Revelation and Gala Dinner.

An exploration of the coast with Chef Gaggan Anand (Gaggan, 2 Michelin Stars, Thailand) and Chefs Antonio & Fabrizio Mellino (Quattro Passi, 2 Michelin Stars, Italy).

ThaiBev’s Chang and Mekhong Collaborate with Michelin Guide to Showcase the Best of Thailand’s Dining Scene.

At the time of writing this article were 659 Michelin starred restaurants in seven Asian countries that the MICHELIN Guide operates in. Of all the starred restaurants in Asia, only 133 (20%) have achieved two Michelin star honours.

Bangkok is quickly making its way into lists of the world's top culinary cities.

Saawaan's pastry chef, Alisara 'Paper' Chongphanotkul, creates Thai delights that are simply heaven for the sweet-toothed.

Chef Ryuki Kawasaki finds inspiration from the sea and creates French culinary masterpieces with a Japanese twist that dance on the palates.