Largest Cities in Thailand

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

Best Thailand Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
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Largest Cities - Thailand

1 Sathorn 40 5,676,648
2 Bangkok 40 5,676,648
3 Chiang Mai 02 1,198,000
4 Mueang Nonthaburi 38 255,671
5 Sai Mai 40 207,272
6 Khlong Sam Wa 40 204,900
7 Bang Phai 40 193,303
8 Bang Khae Nuea 40 193,303
9 Khwaeng Bang Khae 40 193,303
10 Ban Lak Song 40 193,303
11 Bang Khae 40 193,303
12 Pak Kret 38 190,272
13 Bang Khun Thian 40 186,144
14 Ban Tha Kham 40 186,144
15 Muban Thep Thani 40 181,821
16 Ban Khlong Prawet 40 181,821
17 Latkrabang 40 178,971
18 Lat Krabang 40 178,971
19 Nong Chok 40 177,979
20 Don Mueang 40 170,791
21 Ban Talat Bueng 46 160,582
22 Hat Yai 68 159,130
23 Nong Khaem 40 156,203
24 Lampang 06 156,139
25 Chatuchak subdistrict 40 155,297
26 Sena Nikhom 40 155,297
27 Lat Yao 40 155,297
28 Chan Kasem 40 155,297
29 Chatuchak 40 155,297
30 Chom Thong 40 148,290
31 Khlong Chan 40 144,732
32 Huamak 40 144,732
33 Bang Kapi 40 144,732
34 Min Buri 40 142,197
35 Khlong Kum 40 140,817
36 Bueng Kum 40 140,817
37 Surat Thani 60 130,703
38 Udon Thani 76 130,274
39 Nakhon Ratchasima 27 128,217
40 Bang Sue 40 125,440
41 Ban Samae Dam 40 125,133
42 Phasi Charoen 40 124,318
43 Thung Khru 40 123,700
44 Ban Khlong Sakae 40 123,609
45 Suan Luang 40 123,609
46 Ubon Ratchathani 75 122,533
47 Chomphon 40 122,410
48 Bang Sue subdistrict 40 122,410
49 Ban I Chang 52 119,858
50 Na Kluea 46 119,532
51 Pattaya 46 119,532
52 Lat Phrao 40 117,108
53 Khon Kaen 22 115,928
54 Wang Thonglang 40 114,768
55 Rayong 47 106,737
56 Nakhon Si Thammarat 64 106,322
57 Bangbontai 40 104,366
58 Bang Bon Nuea 40 104,366
59 Bang Bon 40 104,366
60 Ban Khlong Bang Phran 40 104,366
61 Ban Khlong Bang Bon 40 104,366
62 Arun Amarin 40 103,791
63 Bangkok Noi 40 103,791
64 Ban Khlong Chak Phra 40 103,617
65 Taling Chan 40 103,617
66 Thon Buri 40 103,377
67 Lak Si 40 102,704
68 Si Maha Phot 74 100,563
69 Tha Raeng 40 97,658
70 Khan Na Yao 40 96,330
71 Saphan Sung 40 96,092
72 Anusawari 40 94,550
73 Khlong Toei 40 93,193
74 Bang Phlat 40 89,417
75 Bang Na 40 88,535
76 Phra Khanong 40 87,856
77 Khetsamsenok 40 84,233
78 Inner Huai Khwang 40 84,233
79 Huai Khwang 40 84,233
80 Din Daeng 40 84,233
81 Dusit 40 83,897
82 Bang Kho Laem subdistrict 40 82,733
83 Bang Khlo 40 82,733
84 Nakhon Sawan 16 82,305
85 Watthana 40 81,623
86 Nakhon Pathom 53 78,780
87 Chiang Rai 03 78,756
88 Rat Burana 40 78,687
89 Bang Lamung 46 77,798
90 Ban Ratsada 62 77,610
91 Ban Ko Kaeo 62 77,610
92 Ban Ko Sire 62 77,610
93 Phuket 62 77,610
94 Ban Talat Yai 62 77,610
95 Chong Nonsi 40 76,564
96 Yan Nawa 40 76,564
97 Thawi Watthana 40 76,351
98 Sathon 40 75,735
99 Ratchathewi 40 69,264
100 Khlong San 40 69,139

The largest cities in Thailand represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Sathorn leads with a population of 5,676,648, followed by Bangkok and Chiang Mai. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 40 dominates the top 10 with 8 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Sathorn's population is larger than that of more than 30 U.S. states.
  • 2. 40 has 8 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 119,532 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 13,014,239.

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