Krabi, Thailand, October 28, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, the ultra-luxurious seafront sanctuary in Southern Thailand’s Krabi province, has reaffirmed its status as one of the world’s most extraordinary places to stay, dine and unwind, as it was awarded 3 Michelin Keys for the second consecutive year.
The second annual awards were revealed in October 2025, following countless hours of evaluation by the expert team of Michelin Inspectors. Only six properties in Thailand earned the prestigious 3 Key distinction – the highest honor in The Michelin Guide. Of these six, only three are beach resorts, and just one – Phulay Bay – is located in the breathtaking Thai province of Krabi.
The Michelin Guide 2025 praised Phulay Bay for the sheer quality of its services and facilities, all underpinned by authentic Southern Thai hospitality and panoramic views of the Andaman Sea, to create truly unparalleled guest experiences.
“One of the most straightforward ways to stand out in the crowded field of Thai luxury hospitality is to simply create one of the most luxurious resorts anywhere, and that’s the path chosen by Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. What sets it even further apart from the norm is its exquisite tastefulness, from the traditional-style welcome pavilion to the thoughtfully localized interiors of the hotel’s villas and pavilions. An extravagant spa is present as a matter of course, as are a handful of restaurants serving everything from fresh seafood and Thai favorites to elevated Mediterranean classics,” The Guide 2025 states.
This impressive accolade coincides with Phulay Bay starring at the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, another of the industry’s most important honors. Shining a spotlight on the planet’s finest hotels, resorts, airlines, destinations and more, these awards are voted for by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler, who include many of the world’s most discerning explorers.
Demonstrating how Phulay Bay resonates with this clientele of experienced, sophisticated and knowledgeable global travelers, the resort was voted as the #1 “Best Resort in Thailand” by the readership of Condé Nast Traveller UK, and the #10 “Best Resort in the World” by the audience of Condé Nast Traveler USA.
“I am delighted and deeply honored to have retained our 3 Michelin Key status for the second year, and to have been voted as the best resort in Thailand – and one of the ten best in the world – by the esteemed readers of Condé Nast Traveler. This is a testament to the passion and commitment of our Ladies and Gentlemen, who create highly personalized guest journeys every day. I look forward to welcoming even more experience-seeking guests to our resort in the coming months, when they can look forward to dining at Sri Trang, our newly-transformed Thai dining destination, and socializing at the all-new Pirom Bar, which is set to be unveiled at the end of October,” says Vidya Sagar, General Manager, Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve.