City Rankings

Cities in Thailand

Browse 18 cities in Thailand ranked by Wanderlust.

  1. Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand#1
    Thailand · Asia

    Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand

    Thailand's legendary party island with a soul — pristine beaches, jungle waterfalls, and world-famous Full Moon Parties.

  2. Ko Chang, Thailand#2
    Thailand · Asia

    Ko Chang, Thailand

    Thailand's jungle-clad Elephant Island: white-sand bays, coral reefs, and national park wilderness without the crowds.

  3. Ko Samui, Thailand#3
    Thailand · Asia

    Ko Samui, Thailand

    Thailand's Gulf island gem — white-sand beaches, jungle waterfalls, and luxury resorts all in one tropical paradise.

  4. Ko Phi Phi, Thailand#4
    Thailand · Asia

    Ko Phi Phi, Thailand

    Thailand's most iconic island escape — dazzling limestone cliffs, Maya Bay, and legendary beach nightlife.

  5. Ko Lipe, Thailand#5
    Thailand · Asia

    Ko Lipe, Thailand

    Thailand's "Maldives of the South" — pristine reefs, car-free beaches, and killer island-hopping at the Malaysian border.

  6. Hua Hin, Thailand#6
    Thailand · Asia

    Hua Hin, Thailand

    Thailand's royal beach retreat — laid-back Gulf coast living just 3 hours from Bangkok.

  7. Ao Nang, Thailand#7
    Thailand · Asia

    Ao Nang, Thailand

    Krabi's limestone-fringed gateway to the Andaman — where dramatic karst cliffs meet powder-soft beaches and island-hopping paradise.

  8. Bangkok, Thailand#8
    Thailand · Asia

    Bangkok, Thailand

    Bangkok: where gilded temples, legendary street food, and pulsing nightlife collide in Southeast Asia's ultimate metropolis.

  9. Pattaya, Thailand#9
    Thailand · Asia

    Pattaya, Thailand

    Thailand's most-visited beach city — sun, nightlife, island escapes, and year-round energy on the Eastern Gulf coast.

  10. Pai, Thailand#10
    Thailand · Asia

    Pai, Thailand

    A misty mountain-valley town in northern Thailand where laid-back hippie charm meets stunning natural beauty.

  11. Krabi, Thailand#11
    Thailand · Asia

    Krabi, Thailand

    Dramatic limestone karsts, crystal-clear Andaman waters, and world-class beaches — Krabi is southern Thailand at its most iconic.

  12. Chiang Mai, Thailand#12
    Thailand · Asia

    Chiang Mai, Thailand

    Northern Thailand's cultural capital — ancient temples, misty mountains, and a world-class digital nomad scene.

  13. Chiang Rai, Thailand#13
    Thailand · Asia

    Chiang Rai, Thailand

    Northern Thailand's artistic soul — misty mountains, iconic temples, and an unhurried pace that Chiang Mai lost long ago.

  14. Ko Lanta, Thailand#14
    Thailand · Asia

    Ko Lanta, Thailand

    Ko Lanta: laid-back Andaman island where long beaches, jungle-clad hills, and a relaxed pace keep visitors longer than planned.

  15. Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand#15
    Thailand · Asia

    Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand

    Korat: the unapologetically local gateway to Isaan and ancient Khmer heritage.

  16. Phuket, Thailand#16
    Thailand · Asia

    Phuket, Thailand

    Thailand's legendary island paradise — where Andaman beaches, jungle temples, and vibrant nightlife collide.

  17. Udon Thani, Thailand#17
    Thailand · Asia

    Udon Thani, Thailand

    Isan's urban gateway: ancient archaeology, blazing street food, and one of Thailand's lowest price tags.

  18. Ko Tao, Thailand#18
    Thailand · Asia

    Ko Tao, Thailand

    Thailand's dive capital — a tiny Gulf island packed with world-class reefs, sandy beaches, and a legendary party scene.