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Smallest Cities in Thailand

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Thailand

1 Mae Chai 41 5,094
2 Pak Thong Chai 27 5,251
3 Samoeng 02 5,344
4 Phrao 02 5,499
5 Ban Mae Waen 02 5,517
6 Ban Hat Lek 49 5,530
7 Moeiwadi 25 5,609
8 Ban Phru Nai 61 5,713
9 Ban Dan Lan Hoi 09 5,791
10 Ban Non Hom 74 5,794
11 Huai Khot 15 5,940
12 Ko Lanta 63 6,090
13 Khet Rop Mueang 74 6,092
14 Chai Buri 60 6,126
15 Ban Karon 62 7,094
16 Tham Phannara 64 7,119
17 Tha Tum 29 7,286
18 Tha Khanon 60 7,300
19 San Sai 02 7,310
20 Ban I Pat 48 7,493
21 Nong Wua So 76 7,503
22 Na Mom 68 7,537
23 Muban Thep Thani 40 7,613
24 Lan Krabue 11 7,633
25 Fang 02 7,635
26 Sawang Wirawong 75 7,773
27 Ban Thung Klang 04 7,857
28 Khun Yuam 01 7,899
29 Ban Mae Thalop 02 7,930
30 Saladan 63 7,946
31 Samphantawong 40 7,998
32 Ban Ao Nang 63 8,000
33 Ban I Toeng 20 8,046
34 Ban Nong Pradu 50 8,375
35 Tha Pla 10 8,502
36 In Buri 33 8,586
37 Bang Nam Priao 44 8,642
38 Kumphawapi 76 8,667
39 Pong Nam Ron 48 8,878
40 Wang Sai Phun 13 8,899
41 Thung Hua Chang 05 8,988
42 Mae Hong Son 01 9,109
43 Ban I Loet 14 9,238
44 Ban Khao Nang Sang Hua 50 9,256
45 Ban Noen Hom 74 9,304
46 Kanchanadit 60 9,492
47 Bang Khun Non 40 9,549
48 Ao Luek 63 9,628
49 Dong Khilek 74 9,640
50 Mae La Noi 01 9,662
51 Phang Nga 61 9,676
52 Bueng Kan 81 9,712
53 Ban Khlong Chak Phra 40 9,982
54 Sangkhla Buri 50 10,000
55 Mae Tha 05 10,048
56 Ban Ko Kaeo 62 10,136
57 Wapi Pathum 24 10,198
58 Phayakkhaphum Phisai 24 10,212
59 Phon Charoen 81 10,366
60 Kosum Phisai 24 10,672
61 Chiang Saen 03 10,807
62 Chawang 64 10,923
63 Kham Sakae Saeng 27 11,018
64 Si Wilai 81 11,139
65 Khiri Mat 09 11,272
66 Mai Khet 74 11,342
67 Nong Chik 69 11,385
68 Satuek 28 11,481
69 Phrai Bueng 30 11,494
70 Long 07 11,802
71 Non Sang 79 11,819
72 Ko Pha Ngan 60 11,846
73 Wiang Sa 60 11,933
74 Non Thai 27 11,959
75 Rong Kwang 07 12,087
76 Doi Lo 02 12,193
77 Pho Thong 35 12,200
78 Nuea Khlong 63 12,217
79 Suwannaphum 25 12,221
80 Chaiya 60 12,223
81 Phayuha Khiri 16 12,271
82 Ban Nam Yuen 58 12,335
83 Nakhon Thai 12 12,345
84 Ko Chang 49 12,346
85 Huai Mek 23 12,352
86 Don Sak 60 12,422
87 Phanom Thuan 50 12,469
88 Chom Thong 02 12,488
89 Ban Dong Phra Ram 74 12,703
90 Si Bun Rueang 79 12,842
91 Na Wa 73 12,989
92 Phimai 27 13,084
93 Phai Sali 16 13,088
94 Chiang Klang 04 13,244
95 Chaiyo 35 13,255
96 Khlung 48 13,286
97 Waeng 25 13,317
98 Ongkharak 43 13,338
99 Yang Talat 23 13,360
100 Ban Sam Chuk 51 13,438

The smallest cities in Thailand (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Mae Chai has a population of just 5,094. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,094 residents, Mae Chai is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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