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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.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
Highest Elevation Most Restaurants
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Largest Cities — Thailand

1 Bangkok 40 5,104,476
2 Samut Prakan 42 388,920
3 Mueang Nonthaburi 38 254,375
4 Chon Buri 46 219,164
5 Phra Pradaeng 42 196,129
6 Bang Khae 40 193,002
7 Hat Yai 68 191,696
8 Pak Kret 38 190,272
9 Sai Mai 40 188,123
10 Si Racha 46 178,916
11 Latkrabang 40 173,987
12 Watthana 40 171,150
13 Khlong Sam Wa 40 169,489
14 Bang Khun Thian 40 165,491
15 Lat Krabang 40 163,175
16 Chatuchak 40 160,906
17 Ban Khlong Prawet 40 160,671
18 Chom Thong 40 158,005
19 Nong Chok 40 157,138
20 Lampang 06 156,139
21 Nong Khaem 40 150,218
22 Bang Kapi 40 147,800
23 Bueng Kum 40 145,830
24 Kabin Buri 74 140,056
25 Surat Thani 60 132,040
26 Udon Thani 76 130,531
27 Din Daeng 40 130,220
28 Chiang Mai 02 127,240
29 Nakhon Ratchasima 27 126,391
30 Hua Hin 57 126,355
31 Bang Sue 40 125,440
32 Ban Samae Dam 40 125,133
33 Ubon Ratchathani 75 122,533
34 Lat Phrao 40 122,182
35 Phasi Charoen 40 122,070
36 Ban I Chang 52 119,858
37 Thon Buri 40 119,708
38 Khlong Luang 39 118,551
39 Nakhon Pathom 53 117,927
40 Bangkok Noi 40 117,793
41 Thung Khru 40 116,473
42 Pattaya 46 116,417
43 Suan Luang 40 115,658
44 Wang Thonglang 40 114,768
45 Khon Kaen 22 114,459
46 Lak Si 40 109,770
47 Khlong Toei 40 109,041
48 Dusit 40 107,655
49 Rayong 47 106,737
50 Taling Chan 40 105,299
51 Bang Bon 40 105,161
52 Nakhon Si Thammarat 64 102,152
53 Si Maha Phot 74 100,563
54 Chanthaburi 48 99,819
55 Bang Rak 40 99,273
56 Tha Raeng 40 97,658
57 Bang Na 40 95,912
58 Anusawari 40 94,550
59 Yala 70 93,558
60 Ratchaburi 52 92,448
61 Bang Phlat 40 92,325
62 Phra Khanong 40 90,354
63 Saphan Sung 40 89,825
64 Khan Na Yao 40 88,678
65 Ban Mai 68 86,899
66 Rat Burana 40 86,695
67 Sathon 40 84,916
68 Nakhon Sawan 16 82,305
69 Yan Nawa 40 81,521
70 Sathorn 40 79,624
71 Bang Sue subdistrict 40 79,405
72 Phuket 62 79,308
73 Chiang Rai 03 78,756
74 Bang Kruai 38 78,305
75 Huai Khwang 40 78,175
76 Khlong Chan 40 76,934
77 Thawi Watthana 40 76,351
78 Sakon Nakhon 20 76,237
79 Khlong San 40 73,263
80 Ratchathewi 40 73,035
81 Krathum Baen 55 72,819
82 Bangkok Yai 40 72,321
83 Ban Ko Sire 62 71,284
84 Phaya Thai 40 70,238
85 Khlong Kum 40 69,071
86 Huamak 40 67,798
87 Saraburi 37 67,763
88 Trang 65 66,713
89 Sattahip 46 65,444
90 Kanchanaburi 50 63,699
91 Nong Khai 17 63,609
92 Samut Sakhon 55 63,498
93 Phitsanulok 12 62,584
94 Songkhla 68 61,758
95 Ban Tha Kham 40 61,011
96 Ban Lam Luk Ka 39 60,700
97 Bang Khae Nuea 40 59,821
98 Prachantakham 74 59,696
99 Kamphaeng Phet 11 58,787
100 Chaiyaphum 26 58,350

The largest cities in Thailand represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Bangkok leads with a population of 5,104,476, followed by Samut Prakan and Mueang Nonthaburi. 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 3 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. Bangkok's population is larger than that of more than 30 U.S. states.
  • 2. 40 has 3 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 105,299 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 6,163,064.

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