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Amphoe Betong

City in Yala, Thailand

Overview

Amphoe Betong, located in southern Yala province near the Malaysian border, is renowned for its natural beauty, misty mountains, and unique blend of Thai and Chinese cultures. This small, friendly city is popular for its cool weather, hot springs, and historic wartime tunnels.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Thailand
Province
Yala
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Bangkok
Coordinates
5.86°, 101.23°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$533
Local Cost
$233
Local Income
$285
Cashless
25
English
30
Temperature
24.2°C
Summer Avg
24.5°C
Winter Avg
23.2°C
Record High
34.0°C
Record Low
15.7°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
2432 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
BTZ
Distance
12 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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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