Natural-disaster risk in Thailand
In Thailand, the leading natural-disaster exposures are flooding, extreme heat, tsunami. The safest city for disasters is Nakhon Ratchasima (safety 75/100). Risk is modelled from real USGS counts of magnitude-4.5+ earthquakes within 300 km since 1980 plus Köppen climate zones and cyclone/subduction geography.
Safest cities in Thailand from natural disasters
- Nakhon Ratchasima — safety 75/100, main risk flooding
- Ubon Ratchathani — safety 75/100, main risk flooding
- Hat Yai — safety 72/100, main risk flooding
- Udon Thani — safety 72/100, main risk flooding
- Si Racha — safety 72/100, main risk flooding
- Khon Kaen — safety 72/100, main risk flooding
- Krabi — safety 70/100, main risk flooding
- Chon Buri — safety 69/100, main risk flooding
FAQ
Is Thailand safe from natural disasters?
Across 35 cities in Thailand, the highest average exposure is flooding (3.9/5). Safest city: Nakhon Ratchasima (safety 75/100).
What natural disasters affect Thailand?
By modelled average tier: flooding 3.9/5; extreme heat 3.0/5; tsunami 2.5/5; earthquake 1.9/5; drought 1.9/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 1.6/5; wildfire 1.0/5; extreme cold / winter 1.0/5.
Which city in Thailand is safest from natural disasters?
Nakhon Ratchasima, with the lowest combined hazard exposure in our data.