# Suthep Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mueang-chiang-mai/suthep/ Subdistrict · Mueang Chiang Mai # Suthep Suthep is a subdistrict (tambon) of Thailand in Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province. It covers **57.2 km²**. 10 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2,086 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 57.2km² - 2,086mapped services - 352 mtypical elevation ## Where is Suthep? Suthep lies in [Mueang Chiang Mai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mueang-chiang-mai/), [Chiang Mai Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 10 other subdistricts: [Ban Pong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/hang-dong/ban-pong/), [Chang Khlan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mueang-chiang-mai/chang-khlan/), [Chang Phueak](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mueang-chiang-mai/chang-phueak/), [Don Kaeo](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mae-rim/don-kaeo/), [Hai Ya](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mueang-chiang-mai/hai-ya/), [Mae Hia](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mueang-chiang-mai/mae-hia/), [Mae Raem](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mae-rim/mae-raem/), [Pa Daet](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mueang-chiang-mai/pa-daet/), [Phra Sing](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mueang-chiang-mai/phra-sing/) and [Si Phum](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mueang-chiang-mai/si-phum/). By area it is the 2871st largest of 7,425 subdistricts in Thailand. It covers 31.6% of [Mueang Chiang Mai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/mueang-chiang-mai/). The centre of Suthep is about 584 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 3.1 km from Chiang Mai, the main town of Mueang Chiang Mai. The centre point is at 18.7936° N, 98.9554° E. Local names: สุเทพ . 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 Suthep OpenStreetMap lists 33 named sights in Suthep: 10 attractions; 6 viewpoints; 5 waterfalls; 4 museums; 4 monuments; 1 ruins; 1 gallery; 1 zoo; 1 nature reserve. - Art Center Chiang Mai University · museum - Hill Tribes Village Museum · museum - Lanna Traditional House Museum CMU. · museum - Museum of World Insects and Natural Wonders · museum - Crying Dog Waterfall · waterfall - Huay Kaew Waterfall · waterfall - Pha Ngerb · waterfall - Phalad waterfall (น้ำตกผา ลาด) · waterfall - Rup Sadet Waterfall · waterfall - Choeng Doi Suthep Wildlife and Nature Education Center · nature reserve - Chaloem Phra Kiat Pavilion Viewpoint · viewpoint - Doi Pui Viewpoint · viewpoint - Doikham Panorama Viewpoint · viewpoint - Mon Pha Dam Lookout · viewpoint - Sunset Viewpoint · viewpoint - Sunset Viewpoint · viewpoint - Aquarium · attraction - Khunkan Chananon Curve · attraction - Mindfullness Hill · attraction - Night market · attraction - Panda House · attraction - Penguins · attraction - Phrase Furniture City 2019 · attraction - Snow Buddy Winterland · attraction - Think Park Night Market · attraction - เถาวัลย์ใหญ่ ซุ้มไผ่ · attraction - Chiang Mai Zoo · zoo - Khru Ba Srivijaya Monument · monument - Ku Lua · ruins - Monk Chat · monument …and 3 more. ### Nearby, outside Suthep - Kad Rin Come Night Market · attraction, Chang Phueak1.5 km - Malin Plaza Night Market · attraction, Chang Phueak1.6 km - Namor Market · attraction, Chang Phueak1.7 km - Suvannabhumi Art Gallery · gallery, Chang Phueak2.2 km - Phra Chedi Chet Yo Dak · ruins, Chang Phueak2.4 km - Suan Dok Gate · city gate, Phra Sing2.5 km - Chaeng Hua Lin · ruins, Si Phum2.5 km - วงเวียน 5 แยก สันติธรรม · attraction, Chang Phueak2.6 km - Congee-Noodles-Chinese soup · attraction, Chang Phueak2.6 km - Vintage Café & Restaurant · attraction, Si Phum2.7 km - Chiang Mai see View tower · viewpoint, Si Phum2.7 km - ศาลาลายและสวนหย่อม · memorial, Si Phum2.9 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: Suthep - 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 Mai3.1 km - Lampang Airport (LPT)82 km ### Nearest railway station Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep (Chang Phueak), about 3.8 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 05:46) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:48, sunset around 17:49). 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 Suthep Open gazetteers list **10 villages, towns and localities** in Suthep. Settlements here lie between about 312 m and 369 m above sea level (median 352 m). - Ban Bhubing - Ban Choeng Doi - Ban Hmong Doi Pui - Ban Huai Sai - Ban Muang Ha - Ban Pong Noi - Ban Sai Kham - Ban San Lom Choi - Ban Ton Kuk - Suthep 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 Suthep Named natural and historic features inside Suthep, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 3 reservoirs and tanks; 2 waterfalls. - Ang Kep Nam Huai Kaeo - Ang Kep Nam Kalae - Ang Kep Nam Kanprapa - Nam Tok Huai Kaeo - Nam Tok Pha Lat ### Hills and mountains 2 peaks. - Doi Pui · 1,688 m - Doi Suthep · 1,673 m ### Forests and nature 1 garden. - Princess Mothers Health Garden ### History 1 museum; 1 palace. - Lanna Traditional House Museum - Phuphing Palace ### Getting around 1 airport. - Chiang Mai International Airport 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 Suthep and the best time to visit Using the climate of Mueang Chiang Mai, the warmest month is Apr (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Dec (19 °C). About 1,246 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (237 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 19 15 Feb 22 5 Mar 25 23 Apr 27 63 May 26 189 Jun 25 141 Jul 24 178 Aug 24 237 Sep 24 222 Oct 23 123 Nov 21 37 Dec 19 13 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Suthep Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital คลินิกไผ่ล้อม · Suthep 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.79929&mlon=98.95541#map=17/18.79929/98.95541) Bank ธนาคารออมสิน · Suthep 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.79199&mlon=98.95792#map=17/18.79199/98.95792) ATM ATM ธ.กรุงไทย · Suthep 0.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.79240&mlon=98.95593#map=17/18.79240/98.95593) Petrol pump ปตท · Suthep 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.79668&mlon=98.96102#map=17/18.79668/98.96102) Hotel ภูสรวงเพลส Phusuang Place · Suthep 0.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.79277&mlon=98.95454#map=17/18.79277/98.95454) Mall ร้านทองแม่สมนึก ต้นพยอม · Suthep 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.79046&mlon=98.96179#map=17/18.79046/98.96179) School Chiang Mai University Demonstration School · Suthep 0.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.79527&mlon=98.95416#map=17/18.79527/98.95416) College คณะศึกษาศาสตร์ มช. · Suthep 0.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.79328&mlon=98.95634#map=17/18.79328/98.95634) Police station Campus Security Headquarters · Suthep 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.80391&mlon=98.95491#map=17/18.80391/98.95491) 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 Suthep Places mapped inside Suthep in open map data, by type. - Hospitals59 - Banks64 - ATMs19 - Petrol pumps31 - Hotels340 - Shopping malls19 - Schools17 - Colleges and universities133 - Cinemas4 - Pharmacies39 - Restaurants1,280 - Police stations7 - Dental clinics74 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 Chiang Mai - Chang Khlan - Chang Moi - Chang Phueak - Fa Ham - Hai Ya - Mae Hia - Nong Hoi - Nong Pa Khrang - Pa Daet - Pa Tan - Phra Sing - San Phisuea - Si Phum - Tha Sala - Wat Ket ## Quick answers - Where is Suthep?In Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand - What borders Suthep?Ban Pong, Chang Khlan, Chang Phueak, Don Kaeo, Hai Ya, Mae Hia, Mae Raem, Pa Daet, Phra Sing and Si Phum - What is there to see in Suthep?Aquarium, Art Center Chiang Mai University, Chaloem Phra Kiat Pavilion Viewpoint, Chiang Mai Zoo - What time zone is Suthep in?UTC+7 - What currency is used in Suthep?Baht (THB) - What language is spoken in Suthep?Thai, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Suthep?10 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Suthep?Settlements lie between 312 m and 369 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Suthep?3 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Suthep?Doi Pui (1,688 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Suthep?November to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Suthep?คลินิกไผ่ล้อม, about 0.6 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Suthep?ธนาคารออมสิน, about 0.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Suthep?ATM ธ.กรุงไทย, about 0.1 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Suthep?ปตท, about 0.7 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Suthep?59 mapped - How many banks are in Suthep?64 mapped - How many ATMs are in Suthep?19 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Suthep?31 mapped - What is the P-code of Suthep?TH500108 (OCHA common operational dataset)