Thailand in the GMTI 2026
South-Eastern Asia · Non-OIC destination
Thailand ranks #27 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 58 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Thailand ranks #5. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Thailand improved 2 positions year-on-year, up from #29 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 66 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Thailand, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Thailand — GMTI score and rank by year
The GMTI moved to a 0–100 scale in 2015; no edition was published in 2020.
| Year | GMTI Score | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 59.4 | #20 |
| 2016 | 59.5 | #20 |
| 2017 | 61.8 | #18 |
| 2018 | 56.1 | #16 |
| 2019 | 57 | #18 |
| 2021 | 55 | #29 |
| 2022 | 51 | #28 |
| 2023 | 52 | #29 |
| 2024 | 51 | #32 |
| 2025 | 57 | #29 |
| 2026 | 58 | #27 |
Thailand — frequently asked questions
Is Thailand a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Thailand ranks #27 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 58/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (66/100).
What is Thailand's GMTI 2026 rank?
Thailand is ranked #27 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #5 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Thailand performed in the GMTI over time?
Thailand has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #20 in 2015 to #27 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Thailand's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Thailand scores: Access 64, Communication 36, Environment 66, Services 51 (each out of 100). ACES measures Access, Communication, Environment and Services readiness for Muslim travellers.
Source: Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026. How to cite: “Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, crescentrating.com/insights/gmti”. Data updated June 2026.