Thai Restaurants in
Swindon — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 12 (11 dine-in, 1 takeaway)
Population: 236,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★ 4.3/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 0.8% of all 1,594 UK Thai businesses
Market: Competitive

🍜 Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA Hygiene
Thai Orchid RestaurantrestaurantBA13 3PE⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Thai BarnrestaurantBA15 1DA⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kutting Chai Bombay Street FoodrestaurantSN1 1PX⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Purton ThaitakeawaySN5 4BX⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Giggling SquidrestaurantSP1 1TL⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Amore Baba Ltd ta II FiumerestaurantBA15 1EJ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Siam ThairestaurantSN1 4BS⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thai Orchidrestaurant⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thai Sarocha RestaurantrestaurantSP1 2PH⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jicsaw Cricklade Thai RestaurantrestaurantSN6 6AY⭐⭐⭐⭐

12 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★★★★☆ average hygiene rating · 0.8% of UK total

Data updated: 2026-06-04

Market Position High competition Competition

  • vs London: Swindon has 3.0% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 2.6% of London's 8.97M population.
  • vs UK Average: Swindon accounts for 0.8% of all 1,594 FSA-registered Thai businesses.
  • Competition Level: High competition
12
Total Thai Businesses
11
Dine-in Restaurants
1
Takeaways
★★★★☆
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Swindon has **12 Thai food businesses** serving a population of approximately **236,000**. That's **5.1 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents** — in line with the UK average of 5.1/100k. The market is **competitive — above-average density of Thai food businesses**.

Per-Capita Density
5.1/100k
UK avg: 5.1/100k (+0.0)
Hygiene Rating
★★★★☆
UK avg: ★★★★☆ (+0.1)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

92% of Thai food businesses in Swindon are dine-in restaurants (11), while 8% are takeaways (1).

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

How Swindon Compares

**vs London:** Swindon has 3.0% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 2.7% of London's population.

**vs UK total:** Swindon accounts for 0.8% of all 1,594 FSA-registered Thai businesses across the UK.

What This Means for Operators

If you're considering opening a Thai restaurant in Swindon, the data suggests this is a competitive market — a strong unique selling proposition is essential. Use our operating costs guide to model the numbers, and check the full city comparison to see how Swindon stacks up against other cities.

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Browse Restaurants in Swindon

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Amore Baba Ltd ta II Fiume Restaurant ★★★★★ Giggling Squid Restaurant ★★★★★ Kutting Chai Bombay Street Food Restaurant ★★★★★ Purton Thai Takeaway ★★★★★ Thai Orchid Restaurant Restaurant ★★★★★ The Thai Barn Restaurant ★★★★★ Jicsaw Cricklade Thai Restaurant Restaurant ★★★★ Siam Thai Restaurant ★★★★

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Market Snapshot

There are 12 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Swindon. Average hygiene rating: ★4.3/5. 11 dine-in, 1 takeaway.

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Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA
Amore Baba Ltd ta II FiumeRestaurantBA15 1EJ★★★★★
Giggling SquidRestaurantSP1 1TL★★★★★
Kutting Chai Bombay Street FoodRestaurantSN1 1PX★★★★★
Purton ThaiTakeawaySN5 4BX★★★★★
Thai Orchid RestaurantRestaurantBA13 3PE★★★★★
The Thai BarnRestaurantBA15 1DA★★★★★
Jicsaw Cricklade Thai RestaurantRestaurantSN6 6AY★★★★
Siam ThaiRestaurantSN1 4BS★★★★
Thai OrchidRestaurant★★★★
Thai Sarocha RestaurantRestaurantSP1 2PH★★★★

Chain Presence

Major Thai chains in Swindon: Giggling Squid.

The remaining 11 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 Swindon cluster in these postcode areas:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Swindon?

There are 12 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Swindon — 11 dine-in restaurants and 1 takeaway.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Swindon?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Swindon include Amore Baba Ltd ta II Fiume, Giggling Squid, Kutting Chai Bombay Street Food, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Swindon?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 12 Thai businesses in Swindon is 4.3/5 stars.

Which Thai chains operate in Swindon?

Major Thai chains present in Swindon include Giggling Squid. The remaining 11 businesses are independent restaurants and takeaways.

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

There are 11 dine-in restaurants and 1 takeaway in Swindon, which means 92% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.

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