Map of Chiang Rai, Thailand

Chiang Rai is the administrative centre of Chiang Rai, Thailand, with a population of about 78,756. It lies at 19.9086°N, 99.8325°E. Chiang Rai is about 688 km (428 mi) north of Bangkok, the capital. The nearest city on our map is Mae Chan, 27 km to the north.

Chiang Rai at a glance

Where is Chiang Rai?

• Located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
• Daylight ranges from about 10 h 56 min on the shortest day to 13 h 20 min on the longest day (around 21 December and 21 June).

Cities near Chiang Rai

• Mae Chan — 27 km north
• Tachilek — 60 km north, Myanmar
• Chiang Mai — 153 km southwest
• Lamphun — 171 km southwest
• Lampang — 183 km south
• Kēng Tung — 192 km north, Myanmar
• Phrae — 199 km south
• Uttaradit — 255 km south
• Taunggyi — 307 km west, Myanmar
• Ban Na — 322 km south

Largest cities in Chiang Rai

• Mae Chan — 37,672

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.