Comparing Laos with Thailand

Compare Climate information for Laos and Thailand

Is Laos warmer or hotter than Thailand?

On average across the year, no, Laos is not hotter than Thailand . Laos has an average temperature of 27°C/81°F and Thailand has an average temperature of 28°C/82°F.

Laos's hottest month is May, with an average maximum temperature of 35°C/95°F, which is not hotter than Thailand's hottest month (also May, with an average maximum temperature of 36°C/97°F).

Average Monthly Maximum Temperatures
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Is Laos colder or cooler than Thailand?

On average across the year, yes, Laos is colder than Thailand . Laos has an average minimum temperature of 22°C/72°F and Thailand has an average minimum temperature of 24°C/75°F.



Laos's coldest month is January, with an average minimum temperature of 16°C/61°F, which is colder than Thailand's coldest month (also January, with an average minimum temperature of 20°C/68°F).

Average Monthly Minimum Temperatures
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Does Laos have more rain than Thailand?

On average across the year, no, Laos has less rain than Thailand. Laos has an average annual rainfall of 1333mm and Thailand has an average annual rainfall of 1394mm.

Laos's wettest month is July, with an average monthly rainfall of 292mm, which is wetter than Thailand's wettest month (September, with an average monthly rainfall of 246mm).

Average Monthly Rainfall
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Compare location information for Laos and Thailand

How far is Laos from Thailand?

The midpoint of Laos is approximately 293 miles (471km) of Thailand.

Is Laos further west than Thailand?

No, Laos is not further west than Thailand.

Is Laos further east than Thailand?

Yes, Laos is further east than Thailand. The midpoint of Laos is further east by approximately 96 miles (154km).

Is Laos further north than Thailand?

Yes, Laos is further north than Thailand. The midpoint of Laos is further north by approximately 275 miles (443km).

Is Laos further south than Thailand?

No, Laos is not further south than Thailand.

Is Laos bigger than Thailand?

No, Laos is smaller than Thailand. Laos has an area of 230,800 km2 (597,772 miles2) and Thailand has an area of 510,890 km2 (1,323,205 miles2) which means that Laos is 280,090 km2 (725,433 miles2) smaller than Thailand.
That makes Laos 2 times smaller than Thailand.

Is Laos smaller than Thailand?

Yes, Laos is smaller than Thailand. Laos has an area of 230,800 km2 (597,772 miles2) and Thailand has an area of 510,890 km2 (1,323,205 miles2) which means that Laos is 280,090 km2 (725,433 miles2) smaller than Thailand.
That makes Laos 2 times smaller than Thailand.

How far is Thailand from Laos?

The midpoint of Thailand is approximately 293 miles (471km) south of Laos.

Is Thailand further west than Laos?

Yes, Thailand is further west than Laos. The midpoint of Thailand is further west by approximately 96 miles (154km).

Is Thailand further east than Laos?

No, Thailand is not further east than Laos.

Is Thailand further north than Laos?

No, Thailand is not further north than Laos.

Is Thailand further south than Laos?

Yes, Thailand is further south than Laos. The midpoint of Thailand is further south by approximately 275 miles (443km).

Is Thailand bigger than Laos?

Yes, Thailand is bigger than Laos. Thailand has an area of 510,890 km2 (1,323,205 miles2) and Laos has an area of 230,800 km2 (597,772 miles2) which means that Thailand is 280,090 km2 (725,433 miles2) bigger than Laos.
That makes Thailand 2 times bigger than Laos.

Is Thailand smaller than Laos?

No, Thailand is not smaller than Laos. Thailand has an area of 510,890 km2 (1,323,205 miles2) and Laos has an area of 230,800 km2 (597,772 miles2) which means that Thailand is 280,090 km2 (725,433 miles2) bigger than Laos.
That makes Thailand 2 times bigger than Laos.

Compare population information for Laos and Thailand

Is Laos more populated than Thailand?

No, Laos is not more populated than Thailand. Laos has a population of 7,749,595 and Thailand has a population of 69,648,117 which means that Laos has 61,898,522 fewer people than Thailand.
That makes Laos 9 times less populated than Thailand.

Is Laos less populated than Thailand?

Yes, Laos is less populated than Thailand. Laos has a population of 7,749,595 and Thailand has a population of 69,648,117 which means that Laos has 61,898,522 fewer people than Thailand.
That makes Laos 9 times less populated than Thailand.

Is Thailand more populated than Laos?

Yes, Thailand is more populated than Laos. Thailand has a population of 69,648,117 and Laos has a population of 7,749,595 which means that Thailand has 61,898,522 more people than Laos.
That makes Thailand 9 times more populated than Laos.

Is Thailand less populated than Laos?

No, Thailand is not less populated than Laos. Thailand has a population of 69,648,117 and Laos has a population of 7,749,595 which means that Thailand has 61,898,522 more people than Laos.
That makes Thailand 9 times more populated than Laos.

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