Subdistrict · Mueang Kalasin
# Bueng Wichai

Bueng Wichai is a subdistrict (tambon) of Thailand in Mueang Kalasin, Kalasin Province. It covers 41.8 km². 6 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 41.8 km²
- 4 mapped services
- 158 m typical elevation

## Where is Bueng Wichai?

Bueng Wichai lies in Mueang Kalasin, Kalasin Province, Thailand. It borders 6 other subdistricts: Bua Ban, Lam Khlong, Lampao, Lamphan, Na Chueak and Nong Kung. By area it is the 3982nd largest of 7,425 subdistricts in Thailand. It covers 5.9% of Mueang Kalasin. The centre of Bueng Wichai is about 444 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 11 km from Kalasin, the main town of Mueang Kalasin. The centre point is at 16.5264° N, 103.4829° E. Local names: บึงวิชัย.

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

## Things to see in and around Bueng Wichai

### Nearby, outside Bueng Wichai
- Lampao Nature and Wildlife Study Center · zoo, Lampao 9.1 km
- Khuean Lam Pao · viewpoint, Lam Khlong 9.6 km
- Maha Than Rim Lam Pao · attraction, Kalasin 10 km
- Phraya Chai Sunthon Monument · monument, Kalasin 10 km
- Pong Lang Roundabout · monument, Kalasin 11 km
- Chalermraja Cultural Centre · museum, Kalasin 11 km
- Kalasin Dinosaur Park · attraction, Nikhom 16 km
- Sirindhorn Museum · museum, Non Buri 19 km
- Phu Kum Khao Fossil Excavation Site · museum, Non Buri 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: Bueng Wichai
- 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
- Roi Et Airport (ROI) · Roi Et 55 km
- Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) · Khon Kaen 75 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.1 hours, sunrise around 05:32) and shortest in Dec (about 11.2 hours, sunrise around 06:26, sunset around 17:35).

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 Bueng Wichai

Open gazetteers list 6 villages, towns and localities in Bueng Wichai. Settlements here lie between about 150 m and 158 m above sea level (median 158 m).
- Ban Bueng Wichai
- Ban Na Samphan
- Ban Nong Saeng Chan
- Ban Nong Thum
- Ban Sawang Na Pho
- Ban Tha Khrai

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

## Weather in Bueng Wichai and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Mueang Kalasin, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Dec (22 °C). About 1,447 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (291 mm) and the driest Dec (4 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are October to February.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 23 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 16 |
| Mar | 29 | 46 |
| Apr | 30 | 76 |
| May | 29 | 185 |
| Jun | 27 | 193 |
| Jul | 27 | 266 |
| Aug | 26 | 291 |
| Sep | 26 | 253 |
| Oct | 25 | 96 |
| Nov | 24 | 15 |
| Dec | 22 | 4 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Bueng Wichai
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | รพสต.คำไผ่ · Nong Kung | 3.6 km | Map |
| Bank | สหกรณ์ออมทรัพย์สาธารณสุข กาฬสินธุ์ · Phon Thong | 8.4 km | Map |
| ATM | Bangkok Bank · Kalasin | 10 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | บริษัทน้ำมันกิตติพศจำกัด · Nong Kung | 4.2 km | Map |
| Hotel | โรงแรมแฮปปี้โย · Na Chueak | 6.5 km | Map |
| Mall | วิสาหกิจชุมชนกลุ่มเลี้ยงกุ้งก้ามกรามบัวบาน · Bua Ban | 3.4 km | Map |
| School | ศูนย์พัฒนาเด็กเล็กเทศบาลตำบลบึงวิชัย · Bueng Wichai | 1.7 km | Map |
| College | วิทยาลัยการอาชีพหนองกุงศรี · Nong Kung | 5.5 km | Map |
| Police station | สถานีตำรวจภูธรลำปาว · Lampao | 6.4 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 Bueng Wichai

Places mapped inside Bueng Wichai in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 2
- Schools 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 Mueang Kalasin
- Chiang Khruea
- Huai Pho
- Kalasin
- Khamin
- Klang Muen
- Lam Khlong
- Lampao
- Lamphan
- Lup
- Na Chan
- Nong Kung
- Nuea
- Phai
- Phon Thong
- Phu Din
- Phu Po

## Quick answers
- Where is Bueng Wichai? In Mueang Kalasin, Kalasin Province, Thailand
- What borders Bueng Wichai? Bua Ban, Lam Khlong, Lampao, Lamphan, Na Chueak and Nong Kung
- What is there to see in Bueng Wichai? Lampao Nature and Wildlife Study Center, Khuean Lam Pao, Maha Than Rim Lam Pao, Phraya Chai Sunthon Monument
- What time zone is Bueng Wichai in? UTC+7
- What currency is used in Bueng Wichai? Baht (THB)
- What language is spoken in Bueng Wichai? Thai, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Bueng Wichai? 6 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Bueng Wichai? Settlements lie between 150 m and 158 m
- What is the best time to visit Bueng Wichai? October to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Bueng Wichai? รพสต.คำไผ่, about 3.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Bueng Wichai? สหกรณ์ออมทรัพย์สาธารณสุข กาฬสินธุ์, about 8.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Bueng Wichai? Bangkok Bank, about 10 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Bueng Wichai? บริษัทน้ำมันกิตติพศจำกัด, about 4.2 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Bueng Wichai? 2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Bueng Wichai? TH460108 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Subdistrict
- Area: 41.8 km²
- P-code: TH460108
- District: Mueang Kalasin

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