# Mae Yao Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai Province

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mueang-chiang-rai/mae-yao/

Subdistrict · Mueang Chiang Rai 

# Mae Yao

Mae Yao is a subdistrict (tambon) of Thailand in Mueang Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai Province. It covers **238.3 km²**. 69 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 83 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 238km²
- 83mapped services
- 512 mtypical elevation

## Where is Mae Yao?

Mae Yao lies in [Mueang Chiang Rai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mueang-chiang-rai/), [Chiang Rai Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 7 other subdistricts: [Ban Du](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mueang-chiang-rai/ban-du/), [Doi Hang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mueang-chiang-rai/doi-hang/), [Huai Chomphu](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mueang-chiang-rai/huai-chomphu/), [Nang Lae](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mueang-chiang-rai/nang-lae/), [Pa Tueng](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mae-chan/pa-tueng/), [Rim Kok](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mueang-chiang-rai/rim-kok/) and [Rop Wiang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mueang-chiang-rai/rop-wiang/). By area it is the 302nd largest of 7,425 subdistricts in Thailand. It covers 15.1% of [Mueang Chiang Rai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-rai/mueang-chiang-rai/). The centre of Mae Yao is about 700 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 17 km from Chiang Rai, the main town of Mueang Chiang Rai. The centre point is at 20.0055° N, 99.7035° E. Local names: แม่ยาว .

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 Yao

OpenStreetMap lists 7 named sights in Mae Yao: 4 attractions; 3 viewpoints.

- Doi Bo Viewpoint · viewpoint
- Koncho Lawas peak · viewpoint
- Princess Gardens · viewpoint
- Huay Mae Sai waterfall · attraction
- Ruammit Elephant Camp · attraction
- Snake House · attraction
- Tham Wai cave · attraction

### Nearby, outside Mae Yao

- Huai Mak Liam Hot Spring · attraction, Doi Hang5.3 km
- Pha Koen Hot Spring · attraction, Doi Hang5.5 km
- Pha Soet Hot Spring · attraction, Doi Hang5.5 km
- Water Wheels · attraction, Doi Hang6.6 km
- Nice view of Akha village · viewpoint, Doi Hang7.8 km
- Huay Keaw Waterfall · waterfall, Doi Hang8.0 km
- สถานี บ้านดอยฮาง · viewpoint, Doi Hang9.5 km
- Pong Phra Bat Waterfall · waterfall, Ban Du11 km
- จุดชมวิว · attraction, Pa Tueng11 km
- Mae Kangpla Waterfall · viewpoint, Pa Tueng12 km
- จุดชมวิว · viewpoint, Pa Tueng13 km
- Doi · attraction, Pa Tueng13 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 Yao

- 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 Rai20 km
- Tachileik Airport (THL) · Tachileik58 km

### Nearest railway station

Chiang Rai (Wiang Chai), about 22 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 06:48, 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 Mae Yao

Open gazetteers list **69 villages, towns and localities** in Mae Yao. Settlements here lie between about 390 m and 1,060 m above sea level (median 512 m).

- Baan Pa Or Mai
- Ban A Choe
- Ban A-Cha
- Ban A-Di
- Ban A-Koe Bon
- Ban A-Koe Lang
- Ban A-Yo
- Ban Ai Bu
- Ban Cha Ku Pu
- Ban Cha Lae
- Ban Cha So
- Ban Cha Tae
- Ban Cha Tho
- Ban Chae Chai
- Ban Doi
- Ban Doi Bo
- Ban Doi Bo Song
- Ban Dong
- Ban Huai Chomphu
- Ban Huai Khom Nai
- Ban Huai Khom Nok
- Ban Huai Lu
- Ban Huai Lu Luang
- Ban Huai Mae Sai
- Ban Huai Sai Khao
- Ban Huai Sak Kong
- Ban Ja Fu
- Ban Ja To Boe
- Ban Khrae Yao Doi Bo
- Ban Khuean Phatthana
- Ban Khwae Wua Dam
- Ban Klang
- Ban Klang Hung
- Ban Klang Thung
- Ban Li Pha
- Ban Lo Bu
- Ban Lo Sam
- Ban Mae Mu Soe
- Ban Mae Yao
- Ban Mai Huai Mae Sai
- Ban Mo Phi
- Ban Mu Soe Daeng
- Ban Musoe Mai
- Ban Op Suea Waen
- Ban Pa Ao
- Ban Pa Lae
- Ban Pa O
- Ban Pha Khwang
- Ban Pha Kwang
- Ban Pha Mup
- Ban Phana Sawan
- Ban Pong Pham Phatthana
- Ban Pu Kok
- Ban Ra Bue
- Ban Rai Mu
- Ban Rim Kok
- Ban Ruammit
- Ban Sai Mun
- Ban Sam Sao
- Ban San Pa Yang
- Ban Siri Rat
- Ban Suan Pa
- Ban Suan Pa Huai Mae Sai
- Ban Thung Luang
- Ban To Boe
- Ban Ya Fu
- Ban Ya Pa
- Huai Mae Sai
- Mawhpi

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 Yao

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

### Water

15 rivers and streams.

- Huai Ba Lo
- Huai Khom
- Huai Khwae Wua Dam
- Huai Lu
- Huai Mae Sai
- Huai Mak Kiang
- Huai Na Lung Kechi
- Huai Op Suea Waen
- Huai Pong Pham
- Huai Pong Pham Yaek Sai
- Huai Sak Kong
- Huai Tong Pae
- Nam Mae Yao
- Nam Mae Yao Khwa
- Nam Mae Yao Sai

### Hills and mountains

8 mountains.

- Doi Sao Thong · 1,248 m
- Doi Bo · 1,187 m
- Doi Nong Tao · 1,153 m
- Doi Yao · 1,079 m
- Doi Pong Pak Khot · 924 m
- Doi Pha Mup · 723 m
- Doi Tu Pu · 553 m
- Doi Tham Phra · 481 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 Yao and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Mueang Chiang Rai, 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 Mae Yao

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital โรงพยาบาลส่งเสริมสุขภพาตำบลห้วยแม่ซ้าย · Mae Yao 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.98455&mlon=99.73071#map=17/19.98455/99.73071) 

Bank ธนาคารกรุงไทย · Rop Wiang 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.89959&mlon=99.81242#map=17/19.89959/99.81242) 

ATM เงินไชโย สาขา บ้านใหม่เชียงราย · Rim Kok 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.92472&mlon=99.83541#map=17/19.92472/99.83541) 

Petrol pump Minipump · Mae Yao 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.98176&mlon=99.73165#map=17/19.98176/99.73165) 

Hotel Elephant Peace Project · Mae Yao 4.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.97041&mlon=99.68730#map=17/19.97041/99.68730) 

Mall ร้านธีรพัตรการสร้าง · Pa Tueng 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=20.11133&mlon=99.72514#map=17/20.11133/99.72514) 

School Ban Huaymaesai School · Mae Yao 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.98650&mlon=99.72980#map=17/19.98650/99.72980) 

College คณะบัญชี มหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏเชียงราย · Ban Du 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.98309&mlon=99.83755#map=17/19.98309/99.83755) 

Police station Ruammit police box service · Mae Yao 5.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.95722&mlon=99.71828#map=17/19.95722/99.71828) 

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 Yao

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

- Hospitals8
- Petrol pumps5
- Hotels17
- Schools10
- Restaurants36
- Police stations7

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 Rai

- Ban Du
- Doi Hang
- Doi Lan
- Huai Chomphu
- Huai Sak
- Mae Khao Tom
- Mae Kon
- Nang Lae
- Pa O Don Chai
- Rim Kok
- Rop Wiang
- San Sai
- Tha Sai
- Tha Sut
- Wiang

## Quick answers

- Where is Mae Yao?In Mueang Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand
- What borders Mae Yao?Ban Du, Doi Hang, Huai Chomphu, Nang Lae, Pa Tueng, Rim Kok and Rop Wiang
- What is there to see in Mae Yao?Doi Bo Viewpoint, Huay Mae Sai waterfall, Koncho Lawas peak, Princess Gardens
- What time zone is Mae Yao in?UTC+7
- What currency is used in Mae Yao?Baht (THB)
- What language is spoken in Mae Yao?Thai, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mae Yao?69 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mae Yao?Settlements lie between 390 m and 1,060 m
- What is the highest point in Mae Yao?Doi Sao Thong (1,248 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Mae Yao?October to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Mae Yao?โรงพยาบาลส่งเสริมสุขภพาตำบลห้วยแม่ซ้าย, about 3.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Mae Yao?ธนาคารกรุงไทย, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Mae Yao?เงินไชโย สาขา บ้านใหม่เชียงราย, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mae Yao?Minipump, about 4.0 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Mae Yao?8 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Mae Yao?5 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mae Yao?TH570106 (OCHA common operational dataset)