News Forum - Top 10 most developed provinces in Thailand (Excluding Bangkok)

[Thaiger]

Thailand is divided into 76 provinces, each contributing to the nation’s vibrant tapestry. Among them, certain provinces stand out for their technological advancements and economic prowess. For instance, Chonburi, recognised as the most advanced province in terms of industrial development and tourism, showcases how innovation can thrive alongside natural beauty. These developed provinces not only … …

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[NonThaiKiwi]

An interesting selection.  When I return from a trip to NZ I'm going to try and get around all these areas, except CM.  

I lived there for 6 years so it's nothing new to me. 

Currently in Korat but need to see more.... Even the deep troubled South. 

[Marc26]

7 hours ago, NonThaiKiwi said:

An interesting selection.  When I return from a trip to NZ I'm going to try and get around all these areas, except CM.  

I lived there for 6 years so it's nothing new to me. 

Currently in Korat but need to see more.... Even the deep troubled South. 

Wife grew up in one (Samut Prakan)

 

We bought a house in another (Nonthaburi)

 

My son went to University in another ( Pathum Thani)

[BigHewer]

Have been to all 10 and pretty indicative list, though I would’ve thought Prachuap Khiri Khan and Phuket might make the cut. I wonder what metric they fell down on. 

Nonthaburi gets in - no disputing that - but I would say that that Pak Kret is the ugliest, dirtiest town in the whole country

[Polkadot]

The best towns are sukhothai, chiang khan, nan, chiang rai, chiang mai, nong khai, hua hin, prachuap, udon thani and khon kaen

[Marc26]

53 minutes ago, Polkadot said:

The best towns are sukhothai, chiang khan, nan, chiang rai, chiang mai, nong khai, hua hin, prachuap, udon thani and khon kaen

Chiang Rai I found so drab

We left early after 2 days

 

I like Hua Hin but really dislike that busy main road through the town 

[Polkadot]

7 hours ago, Marc26 said:

Chiang Rai I found so drab

We left early after 2 days

I like Hua Hin but really dislike that busy main road through the town 

Only 1 busy road. Rai is more about the province I guess.

 

Khon Kaen and Udon have grown on me. Chiang Mai has better food though.

[Marc26]

2 hours ago, Polkadot said:

Only 1 busy road. Rai is more about the province I guess.

Khon Kaen and Udon have grown on me. Chiang Mai has better food though.

Not really

When traffic is bad it backs up other roads near the train station 

 

But even that one busy road

 

You will be on that road a lot

 

And my wife once famously said about a very busy ride from Phuket airport 

 

"Phuket make me lose my relax" 555

 

That main road in Hua Hin makes me lose my relax!   

[Polkadot]

1 hour ago, Marc26 said:

Not really

When traffic is bad it backs up other roads near the train station 

But even that one busy road

You will be on that road a lot

And my wife once famously said about a very busy ride from Phuket airport 

"Phuket make me lose my relax" 555

That main road in Hua Hin makes me lose my relax!   

It didn't bother me.

[Marc26]

59 minutes ago, Polkadot said:

It didn't bother me.

I like Hua Hin

I think it has one of the better walkable areas in Thailand in that sort of square/area around the Hilton

 

And although I was never looking for girls(was with wife and kid, MIL and dog!) I loved that Binbaht bar area

 

I loved the set up

 

I just really really hate that main road