# Ban Lao Subdistrict, Mueang Chaiyaphum, Chaiyaphum Province

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Subdistrict · Mueang Chaiyaphum 

# Ban Lao

Ban Lao is a subdistrict (tambon) of Thailand in Mueang Chaiyaphum, Chaiyaphum Province. It covers **34.0 km²**. 10 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 13 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 34.0km²
- 13mapped services
- 192 mtypical elevation

## Where is Ban Lao?

Ban Lao lies in [Mueang Chaiyaphum](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/mueang-chaiyaphum/), [Chaiyaphum Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 4 other subdistricts: [Na Fai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/mueang-chaiyaphum/na-fai/), [Na Siao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/mueang-chaiyaphum/na-siao/), [Phon Thong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/mueang-chaiyaphum/phon-thong/) and [Rop Mueang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/mueang-chaiyaphum/rop-mueang/). By area it is the 4653rd largest of 7,425 subdistricts in Thailand. It covers 2.4% of [Mueang Chaiyaphum](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chaiyaphum/mueang-chaiyaphum/). The centre of Ban Lao is about 289 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 7.6 km from Chaiyaphum, the main town of Mueang Chaiyaphum. The centre point is at 15.8713° N, 102.0602° E. Local names: บ้านเล่า .

Source: [Royal Thai Survey Department via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-tha).

## Things to see in and around Ban Lao

### Nearby, outside Ban Lao

- Prang Ku · attraction, Nai Mueang7.4 km
- Chao Pho Phaya Lae Monument · monument, Nai Mueang7.8 km
- Water parc Star Tiger Zoo · attraction, Khok Sung7.8 km
- Tat Fa Waterfall · waterfall, Na Siao9.2 km
- San Chao Pho Phaya Lae · monument, Nai Mueang9.7 km
- Bai Sema Ban Kut Ngong · attraction, Bung Khla11 km
- Tat Ton National Park · nature reserve, Na Fai13 km
- Tat Ton Waterfall · waterfall, Na Fai13 km
- Tat Ton National Park · national park, Tha Hin Ngom13 km
- Pha Song Chan Waterfall · attraction, Huai Ton19 km
- Pha Iang Waterfall · waterfall, Huai Ton19 km
- Pha Nit Waterfall · waterfall, Huai Ton19 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Ban Lao

- Time zoneUTC+7, no daylight saving · Asia/Bangkok
- CurrencyBaht (THB)
- Country calling code+66
- LanguagesThai, English
- Plug typesType A, B, C, F · 220 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) · Khon Kaen102 km
- Phetchabun Airport (PHY)129 km

### Nearest railway station

Ban Lueam (Ban Lueam), about 31 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.1 hours, sunrise around 05:39) and shortest in Dec (about 11.2 hours, sunrise around 06:31, sunset around 17:42).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Ban Lao

Open gazetteers list **10 villages, towns and localities** in Ban Lao. Settlements here lie between about 188 m and 201 m above sea level (median 192 m).

- Ban Kut Suang
- Ban Lao
- Ban Muang
- Ban Non Than
- Ban Nong Yai
- Ban Pho Noi
- Ban Pho Yai
- Ban Siao
- Ban Siao Noi
- Ban Siao Yai

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Ban Lao

Named natural and historic features inside Ban Lao, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

2 rivers and streams.

- Huai Khaen
- Huai Lam Pa Thao

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Ban Lao and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Mueang Chaiyaphum, the warmest month is Apr (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Dec (21 °C). About 1,140 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (242 mm) and the driest Dec (6 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to March**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 22 11 

Feb 25 10 

Mar 28 46 

Apr 29 81 

May 28 145 

Jun 27 133 

Jul 26 143 

Aug 26 197 

Sep 25 242 

Oct 24 110 

Nov 23 17 

Dec 21 6 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Ban Lao

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital รพ.สต.บ้านเล่า · Ban Lao 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.84937&mlon=102.06674#map=17/15.84937/102.06674) 

Bank SME Bank · Nai Mueang 6.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.81995&mlon=102.04439#map=17/15.81995/102.04439) 

ATM ธนาคารเพื่อการเกษตรและสหกรณ์ฯ · Nai Mueang 9.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.79283&mlon=102.03031#map=17/15.79283/102.03031) 

Petrol pump สถานีบริการ Ngv พงษ์ธนวัตติ์ · Ban Lao 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.84381&mlon=102.06298#map=17/15.84381/102.06298) 

Hotel ร.ร บ้านเล่าวิทยาคาร · Ban Lao 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.85393&mlon=102.06739#map=17/15.85393/102.06739) 

Mall Lotus's ชัยภูมิ · Nai Mueang 7.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.80986&mlon=102.02911#map=17/15.80986/102.02911) 

School Ban Nang Meng School · Phon Thong 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.84653&mlon=102.06596#map=17/15.84653/102.06596) 

College หอพักกาญจนาภิเษกวิทยาลัย ชัยภูมิ · Na Fai 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.87842&mlon=102.02840#map=17/15.87842/102.02840) 

Police station ที่ทำการก่อสร้างศาลจังหวัดชัยภูมิ · Na Fai 6.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.85743&mlon=102.00564#map=17/15.85743/102.00564) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Ban Lao

Places mapped inside Ban Lao in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals2
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels5
- Schools1
- Restaurants4

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other subdistricts in Mueang Chaiyaphum

- Ban Khai
- Bung Khla
- Chilong
- Huai Bong
- Huai Ton
- Khok Sung
- Kut Tum
- Lat Yai
- Na Fai
- Na Siao
- Nai Mueang
- Non Samran
- Nong Na Saeng
- Nong Phai
- Phon Thong
- Rop Mueang
- Sap Si Thong
- Tha Hin Ngom

## Quick answers

- Where is Ban Lao?In Mueang Chaiyaphum, Chaiyaphum Province, Thailand
- What borders Ban Lao?Na Fai, Na Siao, Phon Thong and Rop Mueang
- What is there to see in Ban Lao?Prang Ku, Chao Pho Phaya Lae Monument, Water parc Star Tiger Zoo, Tat Fa Waterfall
- What time zone is Ban Lao in?UTC+7
- What currency is used in Ban Lao?Baht (THB)
- What language is spoken in Ban Lao?Thai, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ban Lao?10 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ban Lao?Settlements lie between 188 m and 201 m
- What is the best time to visit Ban Lao?October to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Ban Lao?รพ.สต.บ้านเล่า, about 2.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Ban Lao?SME Bank, about 6.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Ban Lao?ธนาคารเพื่อการเกษตรและสหกรณ์ฯ, about 9.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ban Lao?สถานีบริการ Ngv พงษ์ธนวัตติ์, about 3.1 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Ban Lao?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Ban Lao?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ban Lao?TH360108 (OCHA common operational dataset)