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Chaiya
City in Surat Thani, Thailand
Overview
Chaiya is a charming town in Surat Thani Province, rich in history and cultural heritage with a peaceful atmosphere. Known for its ancient temples and friendly local community, it offers visitors a genuine glimpse into Southern Thai life. The town's laid-back vibe makes it a great spot for cultural exploration and relaxation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Thailand
Province
Surat Thani
Population
51,765
Time Zone
Asia/Bangkok
Coordinates
9.39°, 99.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
74
Female Safety
67
LGBTQ+ Safety
52
Traffic Safety
63
Food Safety
68
Monthly Cost
$580
Local Cost
$232
Local Income
$350
Cashless
32
English
35
Temperature
27.6°C
Summer Avg
27.7°C
Winter Avg
26.8°C
Record High
35.6°C
Record Low
22.1°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
2336 mm
Internet Speed
312 Mbps
Upload
275 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
URT
Distance
29 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 38 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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