# Sop Tia Subdistrict, Chom Thong, Chiang Mai Province

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Subdistrict · Chom Thong 

# Sop Tia

Sop Tia is a subdistrict (tambon) of Thailand in Chom Thong, Chiang Mai Province. It covers **60.0 km²**. 18 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 28 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 60.0km²
- 28mapped services
- 279 mtypical elevation

## Where is Sop Tia?

Sop Tia lies in [Chom Thong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/chom-thong/), [Chiang Mai Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 5 other subdistricts: [Ban Luang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/chom-thong/ban-luang/), [Doi Kaeo](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/chom-thong/doi-kaeo/), [Mae Soi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/chom-thong/mae-soi/), [Nong Long](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lamphun/wiang-nong-long/nong-long/) and [Nong Pla Sawai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lamphun/ban-hong/nong-pla-sawai/). By area it is the 2700th largest of 7,425 subdistricts in Thailand. It covers 5.4% of [Chom Thong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/chom-thong/). The centre of Sop Tia is about 549 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 6.7 km from Chom Thong, the main town of Chom Thong. The centre point is at 18.3592° N, 98.6595° E. Local names: สบเตี๊ยะ .

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 Sop Tia

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Sop Tia: 1 attraction.

- Suttichit Buddha Place Park · attraction

### Nearby, outside Sop Tia

- Doi Kaeo Waterfall · waterfall, Doi Kaeo7.5 km
- Chom thong school · attraction, Khuang Pao8.7 km
- Mae Tia waterfall · waterfall, Doi Kaeo9.2 km
- Mae Yai Waterfall Viewpoint · viewpoint, Ban Luang11 km
- Mae Ya Waterfall · attraction, Ban Luang11 km
- Chao Mae Nang Kaeo Monument · monument, Si Tia12 km
- Mae Klang Elephant Conservation · attraction, Ban Luang14 km
- Mae Klang Waterfall · viewpoint, Ban Luang15 km
- Klang River Waterfall · attraction, Ban Luang15 km
- Pakanna Rock Painting · attraction, Ban Luang15 km
- Royal Project · viewpoint, Doi Kaeo17 km
- สวนข้างคลอง ฮอด · attraction, Hang Dong19 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: Sop Tia

- 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

- Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) · Chiang Mai55 km
- Lampang Airport (LPT)90 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 05:48) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:49, sunset around 17:51).

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 Sop Tia

Open gazetteers list **18 villages, towns and localities** in Sop Tia. Settlements here lie between about 274 m and 301 m above sea level (median 279 m).

- Ban Bok Hin
- Ban Choeng Doi
- Ban Dong Hat Nak
- Ban Huai Cho
- Ban Huai Muang
- Ban Ko Sai Som
- Ban Mae Tia Tai
- Ban Mai Si Chum
- Ban Nong Ap Chang
- Ban Phae Dindaeng
- Ban Sop Tia
- Ban Tha Luk
- Ban Thaen Dok Mai
- Ban Thung Mak Num
- Ban Thung Pun
- Ban Wang Pan
- Ban Wang Pin
- Mae Tia Tai

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 Sop Tia

Named natural and historic features inside Sop Tia, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

4 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank.

- Ang Kep Nam Huai Ton Lan
- Huai Mae Tia
- Huai Muang
- Mae Kia
- Nam Mae Klang

### Hills and mountains

5 mountains.

- Doi Huai Muang · 820 m
- Doi Kio Hok · 819 m
- Doi Sop Bia · 506 m
- Doi Huai Cho · 413 m
- Doi Tang Mo · 339 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 Sop Tia and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Chom Thong, the warmest month is Apr (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Dec (22 °C), after allowing for this place being about 311 m lower than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 1,183 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (216 mm) and the driest Feb (5 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to February**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 23 15 

Feb 25 5 

Mar 28 24 

Apr 31 60 

May 29 185 

Jun 28 137 

Jul 27 157 

Aug 27 216 

Sep 26 214 

Oct 26 126 

Nov 24 32 

Dec 22 11 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Sop Tia

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital สถานีอนามัยบ้านหนองเขียด · Nong Pla Sawai 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.37818&mlon=98.69485#map=17/18.37818/98.69485) 

Bank Western Union · Ban Luang 6.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.41702&mlon=98.67623#map=17/18.41702/98.67623) 

ATM Atm ธนาคารกรุงไทย · Ban Luang 7.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.42010&mlon=98.67800#map=17/18.42010/98.67800) 

Petrol pump Fuel Station · Sop Tia 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.34274&mlon=98.67880#map=17/18.34274/98.67880) 

Hotel Muanjai Pansook Homestay ม่วนใจ๋ปันสุขโฮมสเตย์ · Doi Kaeo 4.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.39836&mlon=98.65248#map=17/18.39836/98.65248) 

Mall โลตัสสาขาจอมทอง - เชียงใหม่ · Khuang Pao 8.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.42978&mlon=98.68111#map=17/18.42978/98.68111) 

School โรงเรียนไทยรัฐวิทยา 79 · Sop Tia 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.33305&mlon=98.67439#map=17/18.33305/98.67439) 

College วิทยาลัยการอาชีพจอมทอง · Khuang Pao 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.45849&mlon=98.67505#map=17/18.45849/98.67505) 

Police station Chomthong Police Station · Ban Luang 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.41831&mlon=98.67718#map=17/18.41831/98.67718) 

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 Sop Tia

Places mapped inside Sop Tia in open map data, by type.

- Petrol pumps3
- Hotels3
- Schools4
- Restaurants18

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 Chom Thong

- Ban Luang
- Ban Pae
- Doi Kaeo
- Khuang Pao
- Mae Soi

## Quick answers

- Where is Sop Tia?In Chom Thong, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
- What borders Sop Tia?Ban Luang, Doi Kaeo, Mae Soi, Nong Long and Nong Pla Sawai
- What is there to see in Sop Tia?Suttichit Buddha Place Park
- What time zone is Sop Tia in?UTC+7
- What currency is used in Sop Tia?Baht (THB)
- What language is spoken in Sop Tia?Thai, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Sop Tia?18 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Sop Tia?Settlements lie between 274 m and 301 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Sop Tia?1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Sop Tia?Doi Huai Muang (820 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Sop Tia?November to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Sop Tia?สถานีอนามัยบ้านหนองเขียด, about 4.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Sop Tia?Western Union, about 6.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Sop Tia?Atm ธนาคารกรุงไทย, about 7.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Sop Tia?Fuel Station, about 2.7 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Sop Tia?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Sop Tia?TH500205 (OCHA common operational dataset)