# Chom Mok Kaeo Subdistrict, Mae Lao, Chiang Rai Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mae-lao/chom-mok-kaeo/ Subdistrict · Mae Lao # Chom Mok Kaeo Chom Mok Kaeo is a subdistrict (tambon) of Thailand in Mae Lao, Chiang Rai Province. It covers **35.0 km²**. 12 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 40 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 35.0km² - 40mapped services - 434 mtypical elevation ## Where is Chom Mok Kaeo? Chom Mok Kaeo lies in [Mae Lao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mae-lao/), [Chiang Rai Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 9 other subdistricts: [Dong Mada](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mae-lao/dong-mada/), [Huai Chomphu](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mueang-chiang-rai/huai-chomphu/), [Mae O](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/phan/mae-o/), [Mae Suai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mae-suai/mae-suai/), [Pa Ko Dam](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mae-lao/pa-ko-dam/), [Pa O Don Chai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mueang-chiang-rai/pa-o-don-chai/), [Pong Phrae](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mae-lao/pong-phrae/), [Than Thong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/phan/than-thong/) and [Wawi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mae-suai/wawi/). By area it is the 4560th largest of 7,425 subdistricts in Thailand. It covers 16.2% of [Mae Lao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mae-lao/). The centre of Chom Mok Kaeo is about 672 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 6.5 km from Mae Lao, the main town of Mae Lao. The centre point is at 19.7524° N, 99.7474° E. Local names: จอมหมอกแก้ว . 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 Chom Mok Kaeo OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Chom Mok Kaeo: 1 zoo. - Maelao Wildlife Breeding Centre · zoo ### Nearby, outside Chom Mok Kaeo - Chiangrai Circuit Raceway Maelao · attraction, Dong Mada6.2 km - Chang Pak Elephant riding · attraction, Pa O Don Chai6.9 km - Elephant valley sanctuary Thailand · attraction, Pa O Don Chai8.0 km - Photo spot · attraction, Pa O Don Chai8.1 km - Large bell · attraction, Pa O Don Chai8.1 km - Princess Dara Rasmee Cottage and Textile Museum · museum, Pong Phrae9.9 km - สิงห์ปาร์ค เชียงราย · attraction, Mae Kon11 km - Cook Thai Yourself · attraction, Mae Kon11 km - Singha Lion · attraction, Mae Kon11 km - Natural Tea Garden · attraction, Pong Phrae12 km - Singha Park · attraction, Mae Kon12 km - Teapot museum · museum, Pong Phrae12 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: Chom Mok Kaeo - 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 - Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) · Chiang Rai26 km - Bokeo International Airport (BOR) · Ton Phueng77 km ### Nearest railway station San Pa Hiang (Huai Sak), about 16 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 05:41) and shortest in Dec (about 10.9 hours, sunrise around 06:47, sunset around 17:44). 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 Chom Mok Kaeo Open gazetteers list **12 villages, towns and localities** in Chom Mok Kaeo. Settlements here lie between about 421 m and 497 m above sea level (median 434 m). - Ban Dong Mafueang - Ban Huai San - Ban Lao - Ban Nong Phak Hueat - Ban Pa Daeng - Ban Pa Oi - Ban San Kan Haeo - Ban San Pa Sak - Ban San Tom - Ban Sop Huai - Ban Tha Ma-O - Ban Thung Hong 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 Chom Mok Kaeo Named natural and historic features inside Chom Mok Kaeo, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Huai San ### Hills and mountains 1 mountain. - Doi Ton · 698 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 Chom Mok Kaeo and the best time to visit Using the climate of Mae Lao, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Dec (19 °C). About 1,327 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (284 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 19 Feb 22 5 Mar 25 26 Apr 28 72 May 27 178 Jun 27 141 Jul 26 245 Aug 25 284 Sep 25 210 Oct 24 99 Nov 22 34 Dec 19 15 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Chom Mok Kaeo Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital สันต้อมสัตวแพทย์ · Chom Mok Kaeo 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.75797&mlon=99.73376#map=17/19.75797/99.73376) Bank ธกส.สาขาแม่ลาว · Dong Mada 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.74318&mlon=99.72417#map=17/19.74318/99.72417) ATM ทีเอ็มบีธนชาต เซ็นทรัลพลาซ่า เชียงราย · Rop Wiang 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.88676&mlon=99.83444#map=17/19.88676/99.83444) Petrol pump Bangchak · Chom Mok Kaeo 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.75943&mlon=99.73458#map=17/19.75943/99.73458) Hotel อินทร์โก้โฮเต็ล · Chom Mok Kaeo 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.76055&mlon=99.73418#map=17/19.76055/99.73418) Mall เซ็นทรัลเชียงราย · Bua Sali 6.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.80988&mlon=99.75581#map=17/19.80988/99.75581) School Chom Mok Kaeo Kindergarten · Chom Mok Kaeo 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.75698&mlon=99.73451#map=17/19.75698/99.73451) College ศูนย์บริการวิชาการ มหาวิทยาลัยแม่ฟ้าหลวง · Pa Ko Dam 4.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.75875&mlon=99.78703#map=17/19.75875/99.78703) Police station ป้อมตำรวจทางหลวงเชียงราย · Dong Mada 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.73400&mlon=99.72008#map=17/19.73400/99.72008) 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 Chom Mok Kaeo Places mapped inside Chom Mok Kaeo in open map data, by type. - Hospitals7 - Banks1 - Petrol pumps7 - Hotels4 - Schools1 - Restaurants20 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 Lao - Bua Sali - Dong Mada - Pa Ko Dam - Pong Phrae ## Quick answers - Where is Chom Mok Kaeo?In Mae Lao, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand - What borders Chom Mok Kaeo?Dong Mada, Huai Chomphu, Mae O, Mae Suai, Pa Ko Dam, Pa O Don Chai, Pong Phrae, Than Thong and Wawi - What is there to see in Chom Mok Kaeo?Maelao Wildlife Breeding Centre - What time zone is Chom Mok Kaeo in?UTC+7 - What currency is used in Chom Mok Kaeo?Baht (THB) - What language is spoken in Chom Mok Kaeo?Thai, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Chom Mok Kaeo?12 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Chom Mok Kaeo?Settlements lie between 421 m and 497 m - What is the highest point in Chom Mok Kaeo?Doi Ton (698 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Chom Mok Kaeo?October to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Chom Mok Kaeo?สันต้อมสัตวแพทย์, about 1.6 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Chom Mok Kaeo?ธกส.สาขาแม่ลาว, about 2.6 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Chom Mok Kaeo?ทีเอ็มบีธนชาต เซ็นทรัลพลาซ่า เชียงราย, about 17 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Chom Mok Kaeo?Bangchak, about 1.6 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Chom Mok Kaeo?7 mapped - How many banks are in Chom Mok Kaeo?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Chom Mok Kaeo?7 mapped - What is the P-code of Chom Mok Kaeo?TH571602 (OCHA common operational dataset)