List of metropolitan areas in Thailand by population
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This is a list of metropolitan areas in Thailand
by population. The Korat-Chon Buri-Bangkok urban triangle is currently the most developed, and urbanized region in mainland Indochina. It is the production ground for hundreds of international corporations as well as the regions largest automotive plants, industrial chemicals and agri-food products. The region is served by two major motorways and numerous tollways and highways, as well as four international airports including Suvarnabhumi International Airport, and two seaports. It is the exporting center and logistics hub of Indochina. The estimated population is over 20 million people.
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
by population. The Korat-Chon Buri-Bangkok urban triangle is currently the most developed, and urbanized region in mainland Indochina. It is the production ground for hundreds of international corporations as well as the regions largest automotive plants, industrial chemicals and agri-food products. The region is served by two major motorways and numerous tollways and highways, as well as four international airports including Suvarnabhumi International Airport, and two seaports. It is the exporting center and logistics hub of Indochina. The estimated population is over 20 million people.
| Rank | Region | Provinces or Districts | City Population | Regional Population | Area (km²) | Density (inh. per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangkok Metropolitan Region | Bangkok Bangkok Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom... , Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan, Pathum Thani Pathum Thani Pathum Thani is a town in central Thailand, directly north of Bangkok. It is the capital of the Pathum Thani Province, Thailand as well as the Mueang Pathum Thani district. As of 2005, it has a population of 18,320, covering the complete subdistrict Bang Parok.... , Samut Sakhon Samut Sakhon Samut Sakhon is a town in Thailand, capital of the Samut Sakhon province.... , Nakhon Pathom Nakhon Pathom Nakhon Pathom is a city in central Thailand, capital of the Nakhon Pathom Province. One of the most important landmarks is the giant Phra Pathom Chedi... |
6,355,144 | 11,971,000 | 7,761.50 | 1,315.27 |
| 2 | Chiang Mai Metropolitan Area Chiang Mai Metropolitan Area The Chiang Mai Metropolitan Area is the urban sprawl of the twin cities of city of Chiang Mai and town of Lamphun. It has an area of around 2,905.13 km² in 2 Province, 2,302.88 km² in Chiang Mai and 602.25 km² in Lamphun. There are 1,099,473 inhabitants in the metropolitan area. The population... |
Mueang Chiang Mai, Mueang Lamphun, Lamphun Province Amphoe Mueang Lamphun Mueang Lamphun is the capital district of Lamphun Province, northern Thailand.-Geography:Neighboring districts are Mae Tha and Pa Sang of Lamphun Province, San Pa Tong, Hang Dong, Saraphi of Chiang Mai Province, Ban Thi of Lamphun and Mae On of Chiang Mai again.The main river of the district is... , San Sai Amphoe San Sai San Sai is a district in the central part of Chiang Mai Province in northern Thailand.-History:In the rainy season, the Ping and Khao rivers bring a lot of sand to accumulate at the area of the rivers join together year by year. It happens a big sand dune. Now the area is the location of San Sai... , Mae Rim Amphoe Mae Rim Mae Rim is a district in the central part of Chiang Mai Province in northern Thailand.-History:Formerly the district was called Khwaeng Mae Rim... , San Pa Tong Amphoe San Pa Tong San Pa Tong is a district of Chiang Mai Province in northern Thailand.-Geography:Neighboring districts are Doi Lo, Mae Wang, Hang Dong of Chiang Mai Province, Mueang Lamphun and Pa Sang of Lamphun Province.... , Saraphi Amphoe Saraphi -Geography:Saraphi borders the districts Hang Dong, Mueang Chiang Mai, San Kamphaeng of Chiang Mai Province, Mueang Lamphun of Lamphun Province.-History:The district was established in 1891, then named Yang Noeng... , San Kam Phaeng, Hang Dong Amphoe Hang Dong Hang Dong is a district of Chiang Mai Province in northern Thailand.-Geography:Neighboring districts are San Pa Tong, Mae Wang, Samoeng, Mae Rim, Mueang Chiang Mai, Saraphi of Chiang Mai Province and Mueang Lamphun of Lamphun Province.To reach Baan Tawaii... , Doi Saket Amphoe Doi Saket Doi Saket is a district in the eastern part of Chiang Mai Province in northern Thailand.-Geography:Neighboring districts are Mae On, San Kamphaeng, San Sai, Mae Taeng, Phrao of Chiang Mai Province, Wiang Pa Pao of Chiang Rai Province and Mueang Pan of Lampang Province.- Life Style:The district... , Ban Thi, Lamphun Province Amphoe Ban Thi Ban Thi is the northernmost district of Lamphun Province, northern Thailand.-History:The minor district Ban Thi was established on April 1 1990, when two tambon were split off from Mueang Lamphun district... |
369,460 | 1,099,473 | 2,905.13 | 378.46 |
| 3 | Pattaya-Chonburi Metropolitan Area Pattaya-Chonburi Metropolitan Area Pattaya-Chonburi metropolitan area is a conurbanation in Chonburi Province of Thailand. It comprises Pattaya City, eight town municipalities, and 25 township municipalities in eight districts with 1,183,604 registered inhabitants as of 2010... |
Mueang Chonburi Amphoe Mueang Chonburi Mueang Chonburi is the capital district of Chonburi Province, Eastern Thailand.-Geography:Neighbouring districts are Bang Pakong of Chachoengsao Province, Phan Thong, Ban Bueng and Si Racha... , Bang Lamung Amphoe Bang Lamung Bang Lamung is a district in the southern part of Chonburi Province, Thailand.- History :Mueang Bang Lamung was located in Ban Bang Lamung, Tambon Bang Lamung. The government downgraded Bang Lamung to be a district, with the district office located on the bank of Khlong Nok Yang... , Si Racha Amphoe Si Racha Si Racha is a district in the province Chonburi, Thailand. Its center is the town of Si Racha, located at the Gulf of Thailand, about halfway between Chonburi and Pattaya.... , Sattahip Amphoe Sattahip Sattahip is a district in the province Chonburi, Thailand. It is located at the southern tip of the province, close to the tourism center Pattaya.-Geography:... , Ban Bueng Amphoe Ban Bueng - Geography :The district is located in the center of Chonburi Province.Neighboring districts are Phan Thong, Phanat Nikhom, Bo Thong, Nong Yai, Si Racha and Mueang Chonburi.- History :... |
107,289 | 1,183,604 | 3,215.25 | 368.12 |
| 4 | Greater Hatyai-Songkhla Metropolitan Area Greater Hatyai-Songkhla Metropolitan Area The Greater Hatyai–Songkhla Metropolitan Area is an urban corridor in Southern Thailand's Songkhla Province between two cities--Hat Yai, the commercial center of the province and the region, and Songkhla, the provincial capital. Located 30 km apart, the twin cities are complementary to each... |
Hat Yai Hat Yai Hat Yai is a city in southern Thailand near the Malaysian border. Located at , it has a population of 157,359 in the city itself and about 800,000 in the greater Hat Yai area. Hat Yai is the largest city of Songkhla Province, the largest metropolitan area in Southern, and third largest... , Kho Hong, Khuan Lang, Khlong Hae, Ban Phru, Phatong, Songkhla Songkhla Songkhla is a city in the Songkhla Province of southern Thailand, near the border with Malaysia. As of 2006 it had a population of 75,048... , Khao Rup Chang, Sadao, Padang Besar, Phang La, Prik, Singha Nakhon |
438,685 | 899,985 | 3,397.23 | 285.99 |
| 5 | Nakhon Ratchasima Metropolitan Area Nakhon Ratchasima Metropolitan Area The Nakhon Ratchasima Metropolitan Area is the urban sprawl of the city of Nakhon Ratchasima. It covers in Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima district , parts of Kham Thale So district , and parts of Sung Noen district with 767.98 km² of land... |
Nakhon Ratchasima Nakhon Ratchasima Nakhon Ratchasima or is a city in the north-east of Thailand and gateway to Isan. It is the capital of the Nakhon Ratchasima Province and Nakhon Ratchasima district... , Khok Sung Khok Sung Khok Sung , Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, effective July 1 2008. The TAO was created in 1996, covers 30.46 km², 11 villages and 9,235 citizen.... , Cho Ho, Paru Yai, Hua Thale, Nong Phai Lom, Pho Klang, Khok Kruat, Nong Khai Nam Nong Khai Nam Nong Khai Nam is in the Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand. It was created in 1999, and covers 43.44 km², eight villages and 5,792 citizens.... , Kud Chik, and Kham Thale So. |
142,645 (2010) | 439,546 | 767.98 | 572 |