Prakhon Chai Population 2026

Prakhon Chai has a population of 15,564, making it the #282 biggest city in 🇹🇭 Thailand, located in Buriram. It is about 328× smaller than Bangkok, the country's biggest city.

Location of Prakhon Chai (capital Bangkok shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

15,564

Rank in Thailand

#282

Coordinates

14.61°N, 103.12°E

~166 m elevation · Asia/Bangkok

Distance to capital (Bangkok)

298 km

185 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Buriram

City	Population	Rank in Thailand
Buri Ram	28,283	#177
Nang Rong	21,961	#208

Cities near Prakhon Chai

Nang Rong21,961 people · ~36 km away
Buri Ram28,283 people · ~43 km away
Surin46,673 people · ~50 km away
Ban Huai Thalaeng15,352 people · ~66 km away
Khon Buri18,596 people · ~95 km away
Chok Chai23,337 people · ~104 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Prakhon Chai?

Prakhon Chai has a population of 15,564 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #282 biggest city in Thailand.

What region is Prakhon Chai in?

Prakhon Chai is located in Buriram, Thailand.

Is Prakhon Chai the capital of Thailand?

No, the capital of Thailand is Bangkok, about 298 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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