Subdistrict · Chiang Khong
# Bunrueang

Bunrueang is a subdistrict (tambon) of Thailand in Chiang Khong, Chiang Rai Province. It covers 50.0 km². 10 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 13 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 50.0 km²
- 13 mapped services
- 371 m typical elevation

## Where is Bunrueang?

Bunrueang lies in Chiang Khong, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. It borders 4 other subdistricts: Huai So, Khrueng, Po and Yang Hom. By area it is the 3391st largest of 7,425 subdistricts in Thailand. It covers 6.5% of Chiang Khong. The centre of Bunrueang is about 693 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 31 km from Chiang Khong, the main town of Chiang Khong. The centre point is at 19.9889° N, 100.3526° E. Local names: บุญเรือง.

Source: Royal Thai Survey Department via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Bunrueang

### Nearby, outside Bunrueang
- Rose farm view point · viewpoint, Yang Hom 13 km
- Mountain rice farm view point · viewpoint, Yang Hom 13 km
- Viewpoint & Plaza · viewpoint, Tap Tao 14 km
- Juction to go little view point · viewpoint, Yang Hom 14 km
- Commemorative Hall · memorial, Yang Hom 14 km
- Chinese army memorial hall · memorial, Po 17 km
- Cafe & Tourist goods · attraction, Po 18 km
- Doi Pha Tang · viewpoint, Po 19 km
- Pratu Sayem · attraction, Po 19 km
- Lue Lai Kham Museum · attraction, Si Don Chai 19 km
- 102 Viewpoint · viewpoint, Po 19 km
- Abandoned view point · viewpoint, Po 19 km

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

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

## Know before you go: Bunrueang
- Time zone UTC+7, no daylight saving · Asia/Bangkok
- Currency Baht (THB)
- Country calling code +66
- Languages Thai, English
- Plug types Type A, B, C, F · 220 V
- Driving side Left
- Postcode format 5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports
- Bokeo International Airport (BOR) · Ton Phueng 42 km
- Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) · Chiang Rai 49 km

### Nearest railway station

Wiang Chiang Rung (Thung Ko), about 31 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 05:38) and shortest in Dec (about 10.9 hours, sunrise around 06:45, sunset around 17:41).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

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 Bunrueang

Open gazetteers list 10 villages, towns and localities in Bunrueang. Settlements here lie between about 358 m and 624 m above sea level (median 371 m).
- Ban Bun Rueang
- Ban Bunrueang Nuea
- Ban Bunrueang Tai
- Ban Daen Mueang
- Ban Hok
- Ban Kaong
- Ban Pa Kho
- Ban Sao Wa
- Ban Ton Plong
- Ban Ton Plong Tai

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Bunrueang

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

### Water

1 river or stream.
- Nam Mae Ing

### Hills and mountains

3 mountains.
- Doi Daen Mueang · 939 m
- Doi Kaeng · 891 m
- Doi Ton Plong · 883 m

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

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

## Weather in Bunrueang and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Chiang Khong, the warmest month is Apr (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Dec (19 °C). About 1,127 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (251 mm) and the driest Feb (5 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are October to April.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 19 | 18 |
| Feb | 22 | 5 |
| Mar | 25 | 25 |
| Apr | 27 | 64 |
| May | 27 | 143 |
| Jun | 26 | 123 |
| Jul | 25 | 221 |
| Aug | 25 | 251 |
| Sep | 25 | 164 |
| Oct | 24 | 75 |
| Nov | 22 | 26 |
| Dec | 19 | 13 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Bunrueang
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | สถานีอนามัยบุญเรือง · Bunrueang | 2.3 km | Map |
| Bank | ธกส.สาขาบุญเรือง สนจ.เชียงราย · Bunrueang | 1.7 km | Map |
| ATM | Atm ธนาคารไทยพาณิชย์ · Wiang | 31 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | ปั้ม Pp · Khrueng | 6.0 km | Map |
| Hotel | วัดบ้านหก เชียงของ · Bunrueang | 2.0 km | Map |
| Mall | สหธานี สาขาพญาเม็งราย · Mengrai | 26 km | Map |
| School | ศูนย์พัฒนาเด็กเล็ก บ้านบุญเรืองเหนือ · Bunrueang | 2.0 km | Map |
| College | โรงเรียนบ้านหก · Bunrueang | 1.9 km | Map |
| Police station | Bun Rueang Police Station · Khrueng | 6.1 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Bunrueang

Places mapped inside Bunrueang in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 2
- Banks 3
- Hotels 1
- Schools 5
- Colleges and universities 1
- Restaurants 1

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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

## Other subdistricts in Chiang Khong
- Huai So
- Khrueng
- Rim Khong
- Sathan
- Si Don Chai
- Wiang

## Quick answers
- Where is Bunrueang? In Chiang Khong, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand
- What borders Bunrueang? Huai So, Khrueng, Po and Yang Hom
- What is there to see in Bunrueang? Rose farm view point, Mountain rice farm view point, Viewpoint & Plaza, Juction to go little view point
- What time zone is Bunrueang in? UTC+7
- What currency is used in Bunrueang? Baht (THB)
- What language is spoken in Bunrueang? Thai, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Bunrueang? 10 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Bunrueang? Settlements lie between 358 m and 624 m
- What is the highest point in Bunrueang? Doi Daen Mueang (939 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Bunrueang? October to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Bunrueang? สถานีอนามัยบุญเรือง, about 2.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Bunrueang? ธกส.สาขาบุญเรือง สนจ.เชียงราย, about 1.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Bunrueang? Atm ธนาคารไทยพาณิชย์, about 31 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Bunrueang? ปั้ม Pp, about 6.0 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Bunrueang? 2 mapped
- How many banks are in Bunrueang? 3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Bunrueang? TH570304 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Subdistrict
- Area: 50.0 km²
- P-code: TH570304
- District: Chiang Khong

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/chiang-khong/bunrueang/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.