In the latest edition of the Global Peace Index (GPI), Thailand has jumped 11 places to reach the 75th position [f5915e61]. The GPI, released by the Institute for Economics & Peace, surveyed 163 countries and territories [f5915e61]. Thailand scored in the top 20 in terms of militarization but was in the middle of the pack in terms of social safety and security, and ongoing domestic and international conflicts [f5915e61]. Among ASEAN members, Thailand ranked above only the Philippines and Myanmar. Singapore was the most peaceful country in the region, followed by Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Laos, and Cambodia [f5915e61].
The report warned of increasing conflicts globally, driven by great power competition and the rise of middle-level powers [f5915e61]. 92 countries were engaged in conflicts beyond their borders, the highest number since the inception of the GPI in 2008 [f5915e61].
Thailand has garnered recognition across 11 world ranking surveys in the first half of 2024, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) [e3bcd5fe]. The rankings cover several categories, including tourist destinations, culinary delights, airports, and airlines [e3bcd5fe]. Some notable rankings include Bangkok being named the best city in the DestinAsian Readers' Choice Awards 2024, Phuket and Samui being named the 3rd and 4th best islands, and Suvarnabhumi Airport being named the 2nd best airport [e3bcd5fe]. Thai Airways International (THAI) was also named the 3rd best airline [e3bcd5fe]. Other rankings include Thailand topping the list of must-visit countries in CEOWORLD's World's Best Countries to Visit in Your Lifetime 2024, Maya Bay being named the 5th best beach in Beachatlas' Golden Beach Award 2024, and Thailand being named the 2nd top destination for Japanese travelers during Golden Week in Agoda's ranking survey [e3bcd5fe]. Thailand also ranked 45th among countries where youth may find happiness in the United Nations' World Happiness Report 2024 [e3bcd5fe]. Overall, these rankings reaffirm Thailand's allure as a top travel destination [e3bcd5fe].