# Mae Win Subdistrict, Mae Wang, Chiang Mai Province – Villages

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Subdistrict · Mae Wang 

# Mae Win

Mae Win is a subdistrict (tambon) of Thailand in Mae Wang, Chiang Mai Province. It covers **453.4 km²**. 51 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 70 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 453km²
- 70mapped services
- 927 mtypical elevation

## Where is Mae Win?

Mae Win lies in [Mae Wang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mae-wang/), [Chiang Mai Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 9 other subdistricts: [Ban Kat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mae-wang/ban-kat/), [Ban Luang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/chom-thong/ban-luang/), [Bo Kaeo](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/samoeng/bo-kaeo/), [Chang Khoeng](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mae-chaem/chang-khoeng/), [Don Pao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mae-wang/don-pao/), [Mae Na Chon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mae-chaem/mae-na-chon/), [Samoeng Tai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/samoeng/samoeng-tai/), [Santi Suk](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/doi-lo/santi-suk/) and [Thung Pi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mae-wang/thung-pi/). By area it is the 66th largest of 7,425 subdistricts in Thailand. It covers 67.0% of [Mae Wang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mae-wang/). The centre of Mae Win is about 585 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 19 km from Mae Wang, the main town of Mae Wang. The centre point is at 18.6914° N, 98.6156° E. Local names: แม่วิน .

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 Mae Win

OpenStreetMap lists 30 named sights in Mae Win: 20 attractions; 5 viewpoints; 3 waterfalls; 2 zoos.

- Baan Huai Hoi Waterfall (Mae Puai Waterfall) · waterfall
- Mae Sapok Waterfall (Very slippy) · waterfall
- Mae Wang Waterfall · waterfall
- Waterfall (base) · viewpoint
- Waterfall (top) · viewpoint
- Waterfall view · viewpoint
- grass cut for elephants · viewpoint
- viewpoint over valley · viewpoint
- Chai Lai Orchid · attraction
- ChangChill Elephant Sanctuary · attraction
- Chiang Mai Elephant Friends · attraction
- Chiang Mai Royal Agricultural Research Station · attraction
- Doi Inthanon Elephant Park · attraction
- Doiinthanon Elephant park · attraction
- Elephant Camp Chi · attraction
- Elephant Sanctuary · attraction
- Elephant Sanctuary · attraction
- Into the wild elephant camp · attraction
- Karen Elephant Community Village · attraction
- Mae Wang Zipline Adventure · attraction
- Phu Win elephant camp 2 · attraction
- Phu Win elephant farm · attraction
- elephant Freedom · attraction
- elephant pride sanctuary · attraction
- kerchor eco elephant park · attraction
- kerchor elephant park · attraction
- éléphant camp · attraction
- ศูนย์วิจัยเกษตรหลวงขุนวาง · attraction
- Ghok Dee Elephant Camp · zoo
- Hug Elephant Sanctuary · zoo

### Nearby, outside Mae Win

- Lady Slipper Orchid Conservation Project · attraction, Ban Luang16 km
- Motho Homestay Hotel · attraction, Ban Luang17 km
- Wachirathan Waterfall · attraction, Ban Luang17 km
- Doi Inthanon National Park · national park, Ban Luang17 km
- Sirithan Waterfall viewing platform · viewpoint, Ban Luang17 km
- Sirithan Waterfall · attraction, Ban Luang17 km
- Doi Inthanon · attraction, Chang Khoeng18 km
- Exhibition · attraction, Chang Khoeng18 km
- Cloud Forest · attraction, Chang Khoeng18 km
- Cultural Pavillion · attraction, Ban Luang19 km
- Waterfall view to East · viewpoint, Ban Luang19 km
- Pha Dok Siew Waterfall · waterfall, Ban Luang19 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: Mae Win

- 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 Mai37 km
- Mae Hong Son Airport (HGN) · Mae Hong Son96 km

### Nearest railway station

กู้ชีพพระธาตุดอยสุเทพ (Chang Phueak), about 34 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 05:48) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:50, 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 Mae Win

Open gazetteers list **51 villages, towns and localities** in Mae Win. Settlements here lie between about 413 m and 1,550 m above sea level (median 927 m).

- Ban Den
- Ban Huai Hia
- Ban Huai Hoi
- Ban Huai I Khang
- Ban Huai Khao Lip
- Ban Huai Kiang
- Ban Huai Pong
- Ban Huai Sai
- Ban Huai Takhrai
- Ban Huai Tong
- Ban Huai Yao
- Ban Huai Yen
- Ban Huai Yuak
- Ban Huay Yuak
- Ban Khun Mut
- Ban Khun Puai Nuea
- Ban Khun Puai Tai
- Ban Khun Thian
- Ban Khun Wang
- Ban Khun Win
- Ban Ma O
- Ban Mae Lan Kham
- Ban Mae Ma Lo
- Ban Mae Mut
- Ban Mae Sapok
- Ban Mae Sapok Nuea
- Ban Mae Sapok Tai
- Ban Mae Tian
- Ban Mae Tian Nai
- Ban Maeo
- Ban Mai Lan Kham
- Ban Mai Wang Pha Pun
- Ban Mon Ya
- Ban Mon Ya Tai
- Ban Nong Khieo
- Ban Nong Montha
- Ban Nong Pla
- Ban Nong Tao
- Ban Pa Kha Nok
- Ban Pa Kluai
- Ban Pha Mon
- Ban Pong Lom Raeng
- Ban Pong Noi Kao
- Ban Pong Noi Mai
- Ban Pong Samit
- Ban Pratu Mueang
- Ban Sop Win
- Ban Thung Luang
- Ban Yang Huai Tian Nua
- Ban Yang Pung Samit
- Ban Yang Tong

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 Mae Win

Named natural and historic features inside Mae Win, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

19 rivers and streams; 2 reservoirs and tanks.

- Ang Kep Nam Huai San
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Tong
- Huai Hin Luang
- Huai Khun Wang Sai
- Huai Mae Puai Luang
- Huai Mae Sapok
- Huai Pha Dam
- Huai Pha Ngaem
- Huai Pong
- Huai Pong Kia
- Huai Pong Samit
- Huai Tong Sa
- Huai Win
- Huai Yao
- Huai Yao
- Nam Mae Mut
- Nam Mae Puai
- Nam Mae Sapok
- Nam Mae Tian
- Nam Mae Wang Khwa
- Nam Mae Wang Sai

### Hills and mountains

12 mountains.

- Doi Pha Ngaem · 1,806 m
- Doi Pha Noi · 1,675 m
- Doi Pha Dam · 1,549 m
- Doi Hin Luang · 1,487 m
- Doi Mon Ya · 1,387 m
- Doi Pha Lai · 1,384 m
- Doi Nong Tao · 1,246 m
- Doi Huai Yao · 1,138 m
- Doi Kio Kaeo · 1,099 m
- Doi Mon Sin Khu · 1,055 m
- Doi San Kham Fa · 1,042 m
- Doi Pha Lai · 985 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 Mae Win and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Mae Wang, the warmest month is Apr (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Dec (17 °C), after allowing for this place being about 507 m higher 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 April**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 17 15 

Feb 20 5 

Mar 23 24 

Apr 25 60 

May 23 185 

Jun 23 137 

Jul 22 157 

Aug 21 216 

Sep 21 214 

Oct 20 126 

Nov 19 32 

Dec 17 11 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Mae Win

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital รพ.สต.บ้านหนองเต่า · Mae Win 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.68099&mlon=98.55188#map=17/18.68099/98.55188) 

Bank ธนาคารออมสิน หน่วยสะเมิง · Samoeng Tai 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.84546&mlon=98.73204#map=17/18.84546/98.73204) 

ATM Government Savings Bank · Mae Win 8.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.65625&mlon=98.68157#map=17/18.65625/98.68157) 

Petrol pump Independent Fuel Station · Mae Win 7.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.72568&mlon=98.55248#map=17/18.72568/98.55248) 

Hotel Sai Nam Wang · Mae Win 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.66796&mlon=98.63025#map=17/18.66796/98.63025) 

Mall หจก.ทรัพย์ปกรณ์ ทุ่งศาลาพานิช · Don Pao 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.65492&mlon=98.81721#map=17/18.65492/98.81721) 

School ศูนย์การเรียนรู้ มอวาคี · Mae Win 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.71833&mlon=98.61638#map=17/18.71833/98.61638) 

College ภาควิชาศิลปะไทย คณะวิจิตรศิลป์ มหาวิทยาลัยเชียงใหม่ · Mae Win 9.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.63110&mlon=98.68140#map=17/18.63110/98.68140) 

Police station Bo Kaeo Police Station · Bo Kaeo 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.82952&mlon=98.57115#map=17/18.82952/98.57115) 

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 Mae Win

Places mapped inside Mae Win in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals2
- ATMs1
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels30
- Schools9
- Colleges and universities1
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants25

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 Mae Wang

- Ban Kat
- Don Pao
- Thung Pi
- Thung Ruang Thong

## Quick answers

- Where is Mae Win?In Mae Wang, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
- What borders Mae Win?Ban Kat, Ban Luang, Bo Kaeo, Chang Khoeng, Don Pao, Mae Na Chon, Samoeng Tai, Santi Suk and Thung Pi
- What is there to see in Mae Win?Baan Huai Hoi Waterfall (Mae Puai Waterfall), Chai Lai Orchid, ChangChill Elephant Sanctuary, Chiang Mai Elephant Friends
- What time zone is Mae Win in?UTC+7
- What currency is used in Mae Win?Baht (THB)
- What language is spoken in Mae Win?Thai, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mae Win?51 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mae Win?Settlements lie between 413 m and 1,550 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Mae Win?2 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Mae Win?Doi Pha Ngaem (1,806 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Mae Win?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Mae Win?รพ.สต.บ้านหนองเต่า, about 6.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Mae Win?ธนาคารออมสิน หน่วยสะเมิง, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Mae Win?Government Savings Bank, about 8.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mae Win?Independent Fuel Station, about 7.7 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Mae Win?2 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Mae Win?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Mae Win?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mae Win?TH502204 (OCHA common operational dataset)