Thai Postal Code Regex for Python
/^([1-9][0-9])[0-9]{3}$/What this pattern does
This page provides a lightweight, single-purpose regular expression for matching thai postal code, ported and verified for Python. A rigorously tested regex reduces debugging time and protects your application from edge-case failures. The snippet below is ready to drop into your Python project — whether you're validating in a Django view, a FastAPI endpoint, or a standalone data processing script.
Python Implementation
# Thai Postal Code
# ReDoS-safe | RegexVault — Localization > Postal Codes
import re
thai_postal_code_pattern = re.compile(r'^([1-9][0-9])[0-9]{3}$')
def validate_thai_postal_code(value: str) -> bool:
return bool(thai_postal_code_pattern.fullmatch(value))
# Example
print(validate_thai_postal_code("10110")) # TrueTest Cases
Matches (Valid) | Rejects (Invalid) |
|---|---|
10110 | 01110 |
50200 | 1011 |
90110 | 101101 |
20150 | ABCDE |
83150 | — |
When to use this pattern
This pattern is drawn from the Localization > Postal Codes category and carries a ReDoS-safe certification. That matters for Python developers because particularly important in Python web servers where CPU-bound regex operations can stall concurrent request handling. RegexVault audits patterns against known backtracking attack vectors, ensuring you have the necessary context before using this regex in a high-stakes production environment.
Common Pitfalls
Same format as Indonesian codes — always pair with the country field. Bangkok (10xxx) uses more granular 5-digit codes than rural areas.
Technical Notes
Thai postal codes: 10xxx (Bangkok), 20xxx-27xxx (Eastern region), 30xxx-39xxx (Northeast), 40xxx-49xxx (North/Northeast), 50xxx-58xxx (North), 60xxx-67xxx (Lower North), 70xxx-77xxx (West), 80xxx-86xxx (South). Thailand Post manages the database.
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