Map of Phaya Thai, Thailand

Phaya Thai is a city in Bangkok, Thailand, with a population of about 70,238. It lies at 13.7800°N, 100.5427°E. Phaya Thai is about 5 km (3 mi) northeast of Bangkok, the capital. The nearest city on our map is Dusit, 2 km to the west.

Phaya Thai at a glance

Where is Phaya Thai?

• Located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
• Daylight ranges from about 11 h 19 min on the shortest day to 12 h 56 min on the longest day (around 21 December and 21 June).

Cities near Phaya Thai

• Dusit — 2 km west
• Din Daeng — 3 km east
• Huai Khwang — 4 km east
• Bang Phlat — 4 km west
• Pathum Wan — 5 km southwest
• Bangkok — 5 km southwest
• Chatuchak — 6 km north
• Bang Rak — 6 km south
• Khlong San — 7 km southwest
• Watthana — 7 km southeast

Largest cities in Bangkok

• Bangkok — 5,104,476
• Bang Khae — 193,002
• Sai Mai — 188,123
• Watthana — 171,150
• Bang Khun Thian — 165,491
• Lat Krabang — 163,175
• Chatuchak — 160,906
• Chom Thong — 158,005
• Nong Chok — 157,138
• Nong Khaem — 150,218

Largest cities in Thailand

• Bangkok — 5,104,476
• Samut Prakan — 388,920
• Mueang Nonthaburi — 254,375
• Chon Buri — 219,164
• Phra Pradaeng — 196,129
• Bang Khae — 193,002
• Hat Yai — 191,696
• Pak Kret — 190,272
• Sai Mai — 188,123
• Si Racha — 178,916

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Sources: place names, coordinates, populations and time zones from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0, data retrieved October 2026). Population figures are the latest values recorded in GeoNames; depending on the country they refer to the city proper, a municipality or a wider urban area, so they can differ from census or metro-area figures. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.