Thailand's population is mostly rural. It is concentrated in the rice growing areas of the central, northeastern, and northern regions. Its urban population—principally in greater Bangkok—was 45.7 percent of the total population in 2010 according to National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB). Accurate statistics are difficult to arrive at, as millions of Thai migrate from rural areas to cities, then return to their place of origin to help with seasonal field work. Officially they have rural residency, but spend most of the year in urban areas.
Thailand's population is mostly rural It is concentrated in the rice growing areas of the central northeastern and northern regions Its urban population—principally in greater Bangkok—was 457 percent of the total population in 2010 according to National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) Accurate statistics are difficult to arrive at as millions of Thai migrate from rural areas to cities then return to their place of origin to help with seasonal field work Officially they have rural residency but spend most of the year in urban areas