# Nong Bua Subdistrict, Mueang Chanthaburi, Chanthaburi Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/mueang-chanthaburi/nong-bua/ Subdistrict · Mueang Chanthaburi # Nong Bua Nong Bua is a subdistrict (tambon) of Thailand in Mueang Chanthaburi, Chanthaburi Province. It covers **19.4 km²**. 7 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 48 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 19.4km² - 48mapped services - 7 mtypical elevation ## Where is Nong Bua? Nong Bua lies in [Mueang Chanthaburi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/mueang-chanthaburi/), [Chanthaburi Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 7 other subdistricts: [Bang Kacha](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/mueang-chanthaburi/bang-kacha/), [Bang Kachai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/laem-sing/bang-kachai/), [Bang Sa Kao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/laem-sing/bang-sa-kao/), [Khlong Nam Khem](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/laem-sing/khlong-nam-khem/), [Khlong Narai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/mueang-chanthaburi/khlong-narai/), [Ko Khwang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/mueang-chanthaburi/ko-khwang/) and [Kom Bang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/mueang-chanthaburi/kom-bang/). By area it is the 5947th largest of 7,425 subdistricts in Thailand. It covers 6.9% of [Mueang Chanthaburi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chanthaburi/mueang-chanthaburi/). The centre of Nong Bua is about 221 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 7.9 km from Chanthaburi, the main town of Mueang Chanthaburi. The centre point is at 12.5412° N, 102.1240° E. Local names: หนองบัว . 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 Nong Bua OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Nong Bua: 2 attractions; 1 archaeological site. - อู่ต่อเรือสมเด็จพระเจ้าตากสินมหาราช · archaeological site - King Taksin the Great Shipyard · attraction - Nong Bua Walking Street · attraction ### Nearby, outside Nong Bua - Bangsakao · attraction, Bang Sa Kao3.6 km - Saw Sudjai · attraction, Phlio4.2 km - Muang Phaniat Archaeological Site · ruins, Khlong Narai5.4 km - Namtok Phlio National Park · attraction, Phlio6.2 km - Piramid Phra Nang Rue Lom · monument, Phlio6.5 km - Phliu Waterfall · attraction, Kom Bang6.6 km - พระยืน · monument, Talat7.0 km - Khlong Narai Waterfall · waterfall, Phlapphla7.3 km - Wall Street Art · attraction, Chanthanimit7.4 km - อัญมณี · monument, Wat Mai7.4 km - พระบรมราชานุสาวรี​ย์พระบาทสมเด็จพระปกเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว รัชกาลที่ 7 · monument, Wat Mai7.4 km - King Taksin Monument · monument, Wat Mai7.4 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: Nong Bua - 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 - Trat Airport (TDX) · Laem Ngop36 km - U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP) · Rayong122 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.9 hours, sunrise around 05:45) and shortest in Dec (about 11.4 hours, sunrise around 06:24, sunset around 17:48). 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 Nong Bua Open gazetteers list **7 villages, towns and localities** in Nong Bua. Settlements here lie between about 3 m and 17 m above sea level (median 7 m). - Ban Noen Pho - Ban Nong Bua - Ban Nong Bua Bon - Ban Plai Noen - Ban Samet Ngam - Ban Tha Muang - Nong Bua 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 Nong Bua Named natural and historic features inside Nong Bua, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Khlong Bang Sa Kao ### Coast and islands 2 islands; 1 headland. - Ko Khot Khlu - Ko Samet Ngam - Laem Samet Ngam ### Hills and mountains 2 hills. - Khao Nong Bua · 44 m - Khao Noen Pho · 6 m 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 Nong Bua and the best time to visit Using the climate of Mueang Chanthaburi, the warmest month is May (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Dec (26 °C). About 2,616 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (454 mm) and the driest Dec (25 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to March**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 26 41 Feb 27 38 Mar 28 83 Apr 29 116 May 29 294 Jun 28 388 Jul 28 441 Aug 28 378 Sep 28 454 Oct 28 277 Nov 27 80 Dec 26 25 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Nong Bua Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital สถานีอนามัยหนองบัว · Nong Bua 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=12.55113&mlon=102.11940#map=17/12.55113/102.11940) Bank ธนาคารกรุงไทย สาขาพลิ้ว · Phlio 4.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=12.50406&mlon=102.14151#map=17/12.50406/102.14151) ATM ธนาคารกรุงเทพ · Chanthanimit 7.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=12.60341&mlon=102.11644#map=17/12.60341/102.11644) Petrol pump LPG Tankstelle · Phlio 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=12.51923&mlon=102.16517#map=17/12.51923/102.16517) Hotel ยามาดายะ บีช รีสอร์ท · Nong Bua 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=12.54334&mlon=102.11625#map=17/12.54334/102.11625) Mall ฟาร์มเห็ดเพ็ชรประเสริฐ · Ko Khwang 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=12.55900&mlon=102.11264#map=17/12.55900/102.11264) School รร วัดหนองบัว · Nong Bua 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=12.54296&mlon=102.12086#map=17/12.54296/102.12086) College กศน คลองนารายณ์ · Khlong Narai 5.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=12.57567&mlon=102.15897#map=17/12.57567/102.15897) Police station สถานีตำรวจภูธรย่อยพลิ้ว · Phlio 4.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=12.50367&mlon=102.14220#map=17/12.50367/102.14220) 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 Nong Bua Places mapped inside Nong Bua in open map data, by type. - Hospitals9 - Hotels5 - Schools2 - Restaurants31 - Dental clinics1 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 Chanthaburi - Bang Kacha - Chanthanimit - Khlong Narai - Ko Khwang - Kom Bang - Phlapphla - Salaeng - Talat - Tha Chang - Wat Mai ## Quick answers - Where is Nong Bua?In Mueang Chanthaburi, Chanthaburi Province, Thailand - What borders Nong Bua?Bang Kacha, Bang Kachai, Bang Sa Kao, Khlong Nam Khem, Khlong Narai, Ko Khwang and Kom Bang - What is there to see in Nong Bua?King Taksin the Great Shipyard, Nong Bua Walking Street, อู่ต่อเรือสมเด็จพระเจ้าตากสินมหาราช - What time zone is Nong Bua in?UTC+7 - What currency is used in Nong Bua?Baht (THB) - What language is spoken in Nong Bua?Thai, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Nong Bua?7 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Nong Bua?Settlements lie between 3 m and 17 m - What is the highest point in Nong Bua?Khao Nong Bua (44 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Nong Bua?November to March - Where is the nearest hospital to Nong Bua?สถานีอนามัยหนองบัว, about 1.2 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Nong Bua?ธนาคารกรุงไทย สาขาพลิ้ว, about 4.5 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Nong Bua?ธนาคารกรุงเทพ, about 7.0 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Nong Bua?LPG Tankstelle, about 5.1 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Nong Bua?9 mapped - What is the P-code of Nong Bua?TH220110 (OCHA common operational dataset)