Thai Restaurants in
Bournemouth — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 25 (19 dine-in, 6 takeaway)
Population: 401,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★★ 4.8/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 1.6% of all 1,594 UK Thai businesses
Market: Competitive

🍜 Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA Hygiene
Kala ThairestaurantBH1 1EP⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Koh ThairestaurantBH14 8HX⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Nusara ThairestaurantBH15 1BT⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rakhang ThairestaurantDT6 3JX⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thai KitchenrestaurantSP7 8PJ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Sala Thai RestaurantrestaurantBH7 6DS⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thai Pantry CaferestaurantBH15 1LY⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Tiien Thai RestaurantrestaurantBH2 5DU⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Tiien Thai RestaurantrestaurantBH18 8AZ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kao San Thai RestaurantrestaurantDT1 1UP⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

14 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★4.7 average hygiene rating · 0.9% of UK total

Data updated: 2026-06-03

Market Position High competition Competition

  • vs London: Bournemouth has 6.2% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 4.5% of London's 8.97M population.
  • vs UK Average: Bournemouth accounts for 1.6% of all 1,594 FSA-registered Thai businesses.
  • Competition Level: High competition
14
Total Thai Businesses
11
Dine-in Restaurants
3
Takeaways
★★★★★
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Bournemouth has 14 Thai food businesses serving a population of approximately 401,000. That's 3.5 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents — higher than the UK city average of 2.6/100k.

The market is below-average supply — potential opportunity for new entrants.

Per-Capita Density
3.5/100k
UK avg: 2.6/100k (+0.9)
Hygiene Rating
★4.7
UK avg: ★4.3 (+0.4)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

79% of Thai food businesses in Bournemouth are dine-in restaurants (11), while 21% are takeaways (3).

This split matters for market entry strategy: a takeaway-heavy market suggests delivery-first demand; restaurant-dominant markets suggest eat-in culture.

How Bournemouth Compares

vs London: Bournemouth has 3.4% of London's 411 Thai businesses, despite having 4.5% of London's population.

vs UK total: Bournemouth accounts for 0.9% of all 1594 FSA-registered Thai businesses across the UK.

What This Means for Operators

If you're considering opening a Thai restaurant in Bournemouth, the data suggests the market is below-average supply — potential opportunity for new entrants. Use our operating costs guide to model the numbers, and check the full city comparison to see how Bournemouth stacks up against other cities.

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Browse Restaurants in Bournemouth

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Ali Baba Takeaway ★★★★★ Camile Thai Takeaway ★★★★★ Kala Thai Restaurant ★★★★★ Kao San Thai Restaurant Restaurant ★★★★★ Koh Thai Restaurant ★★★★★ Monas Thai and Asian Cuisine Restaurant ★★★★★ Nusara Restaurant ★★★★★ Nusara Restaurant ★★★★★

View all 25 restaurants in Bournemouth →

Market Snapshot

There are 25 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Bournemouth. Average hygiene rating: ★4.8/5. 19 dine-in, 6 takeaway.

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Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA
Ali BabaTakeawayBH8 8UR★★★★★
Camile ThaiTakeawayBH9 2AJ★★★★★
Kala ThaiRestaurantBH1 1EP★★★★★
Kao San Thai RestaurantRestaurantDT1 1UP★★★★★
Koh ThaiRestaurantBH14 8HX★★★★★
Monas Thai and Asian CuisineRestaurantDT4 8PP★★★★★
NusaraRestaurantBH21 1LP★★★★★
NusaraRestaurantBH4 9AE★★★★★
NusaraRestaurantBH23 1DT★★★★★
Nusara ThaiRestaurantBH15 1BT★★★★★

Chain Presence

Major Thai chains in Bournemouth: Camile Thai.

The remaining 24 businesses are independent.

View the complete UK Thai chain directory — location counts, city presence, and hygiene profiles for 12 major chains.

Popular Dining Postcodes

Thai restaurants in Bournemouth cluster in these postcode areas:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Bournemouth?

There are 25 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Bournemouth — 19 dine-in restaurants and 6 takeaways.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Bournemouth?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Bournemouth include Ali Baba, Camile Thai, Kala Thai, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Bournemouth?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 25 Thai businesses in Bournemouth is 4.8/5 stars.

Which Thai chains operate in Bournemouth?

Major Thai chains present in Bournemouth include Camile Thai. The remaining 24 businesses are independent restaurants and takeaways.

Are there more dine-in Thai restaurants or takeaways in Bournemouth?

There are 19 dine-in restaurants and 6 takeaways in Bournemouth, which means 76% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.

More UK Thai restaurant FAQs — hygiene ratings, pricing guides, delivery platforms, and data methodology.