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Bangkok vs Hat Yai for Remote Work

Bangkok and Hat Yai are the two largest cities in Thailand with complete remote-work profiles. Bangkok has about 5.1M residents; Hat Yai has about 192K. Bangkok is the national capital.

The best remote-work month in Bangkok is typically December, compared with February in Hat Yai. Bangkok sees about 3 rainy days that month, while Hat Yai sees about 8 rainy days. Across the year, temperatures range 21–35°C in Bangkok and 23–32°C in Hat Yai.

Side-by-side

Bangkok

Thailand

Population
5.1M
Best month
December
Best-month range
21–31°C
Best-month rain
About 3 rainy days
Year temperature range
21–35°C
National capital
Yes

Hat Yai

Thailand

Population
192K
Best month
February
Best-month range
23–30°C
Best-month rain
About 8 rainy days
Year temperature range
23–32°C
National capital
No

FAQ

Which is larger, Bangkok or Hat Yai?
Bangkok is the larger of the two complete profiles in Thailand, with about 5.1M residents compared with about 192K in Hat Yai.
How does the climate compare in Bangkok vs Hat Yai?
The best remote-work month is typically December in Bangkok (26°C avg) and February in Hat Yai (26°C avg). Rainfall that month is about 3 rainy days in Bangkok versus about 8 rainy days in Hat Yai.