Oldest Cities in Thailand

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Thailand

1 Mae Chai 41 40.1

2 Phrao 02 40.1

3 Ban Mae Waen 02 40.1

4 Ban Hat Lek 49 40.1

5 Moeiwadi 25 40.1

6 Ban Phru Nai 61 40.1

7 Ban Dan Lan Hoi 09 40.1

8 Ban Non Hom 74 40.1

9 Huai Khot 15 40.1

10 Ko Lanta 63 40.1

11 Khet Rop Mueang 74 40.1

12 Chai Buri 60 40.1

13 Ban Karon 62 40.1

14 Tham Phannara 64 40.1

15 Tha Khanon 60 40.1

16 Ban I Pat 48 40.1

17 Nong Wua So 76 40.1

18 Na Mom 68 40.1

19 Muban Thep Thani 40 40.1

20 Lan Krabue 11 40.1

21 Fang 02 40.1

22 Sawang Wirawong 75 40.1

23 Ban Thung Klang 04 40.1

24 Ban Mae Thalop 02 40.1

25 Saladan 63 40.1

26 Samphantawong 40 40.1

27 Ban Ao Nang 63 40.1

28 Ban I Toeng 20 40.1

29 Ban Nong Pradu 50 40.1

30 In Buri 33 40.1

31 Bang Nam Priao 44 40.1

32 Pong Nam Ron 48 40.1

33 Wang Sai Phun 13 40.1

34 Mae Hong Son 01 40.1

35 Ban I Loet 14 40.1

36 Ban Khao Nang Sang Hua 50 40.1

37 Ban Noen Hom 74 40.1

38 Bang Khun Non 40 40.1

39 Ao Luek 63 40.1

40 Dong Khilek 74 40.1

41 Phang Nga 61 40.1

42 Bueng Kan 81 40.1

43 Ban Khlong Chak Phra 40 40.1

44 Sangkhla Buri 50 40.1

45 Mae Tha 05 40.1

46 Ban Ko Kaeo 62 40.1

47 Wapi Pathum 24 40.1

48 Phayakkhaphum Phisai 24 40.1

49 Kosum Phisai 24 40.1

50 Chiang Saen 03 40.1

51 Chawang 64 40.1

52 Kham Sakae Saeng 27 40.1

53 Khiri Mat 09 40.1

54 Mai Khet 74 40.1

55 Nong Chik 69 40.1

56 Satuek 28 40.1

57 Phrai Bueng 30 40.1

58 Long 07 40.1

59 Non Sang 79 40.1

60 Ko Pha Ngan 60 40.1

61 Wiang Sa 60 40.1

62 Non Thai 27 40.1

63 Rong Kwang 07 40.1

64 Pho Thong 35 40.1

65 Nuea Khlong 63 40.1

66 Suwannaphum 25 40.1

67 Chaiya 60 40.1

68 Phayuha Khiri 16 40.1

69 Ban Nam Yuen 58 40.1

70 Nakhon Thai 12 40.1

71 Ko Chang 49 40.1

72 Huai Mek 23 40.1

73 Don Sak 60 40.1

74 Phanom Thuan 50 40.1

75 Chom Thong 02 40.1

76 Ban Dong Phra Ram 74 40.1

77 Si Bun Rueang 79 40.1

78 Na Wa 73 40.1

79 Phimai 27 40.1

80 Phai Sali 16 40.1

81 Chiang Klang 04 40.1

82 Chaiyo 35 40.1

83 Khlung 48 40.1

84 Waeng 25 40.1

85 Ongkharak 43 40.1

86 Yang Talat 23 40.1

87 Ban Sam Chuk 51 40.1

88 Siriraj 40 40.1

89 Kranuan 22 40.1

90 Bang Khla 44 40.1

91 Ban Khlong Bang Phrom 40 40.1

92 Nong Ki 28 40.1

93 Bo Rai 49 40.1

94 Rawai 62 40.1

95 Pa Daet 03 40.1

96 Chai Wari 25 40.1

97 Ban I Let 58 40.1

98 Ang Thong 35 40.1

99 Lan Sak 15 40.1

100 Bang Yai 38 40.1

Cities with the oldest median ages in Thailand often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Mae Chai has a median age of 40.1 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Mae Chai's residents are over 40.1 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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