# Nong Pradu Subdistrict, Lao Khwan, Kanchanaburi Province

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Subdistrict · Lao Khwan 

# Nong Pradu

Nong Pradu is a subdistrict (tambon) of Thailand in Lao Khwan, Kanchanaburi Province. It covers **185.6 km²**. 24 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 25 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 186km²
- 25mapped services
- 57 mtypical elevation

## Where is Nong Pradu?

Nong Pradu lies in [Lao Khwan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/lao-khwan/), [Kanchanaburi Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 6 other subdistricts: [Chorakhe Sam Phan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/suphan-buri/u-thong/chorakhe-sam-phan/), [Lao Khwan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/lao-khwan/lao-khwan/), [Nong Nok Kaeo](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/lao-khwan/nong-nok-kaeo/), [Nong Ong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/suphan-buri/u-thong/nong-ong/), [Sa Long Ruea](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/huai-krachao/sa-long-ruea/) and [Wang Phai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/huai-krachao/wang-phai/). By area it is the 459th largest of 7,425 subdistricts in Thailand. It covers 18.9% of [Lao Khwan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/kanchanaburi/lao-khwan/). The centre of Nong Pradu is about 116 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 17 km from Lao Khwan, the main town of Lao Khwan. The centre point is at 14.4597° N, 99.7093° E. Local names: หนองประดู่ .

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 Nong Pradu

### Nearby, outside Nong Pradu

- Ancient · ruins, Phlapphla Chai16 km
- Big Buddha · monument, U Thong20 km
- Phu Hang Nak Historical Park No 1 · ruins, U Thong20 km
- Phu Hang Nak Historical Park No 2 · ruins, U Thong20 km
- อุโบสถเก่าวัดเขาทำเทียม · ruins, U Thong20 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: Nong Pradu

- 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

- Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) · Bangkok114 km
- Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) · Bangkok142 km

### Nearest railway station

Don Thong (Wat Bot), about 37 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:51) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:37, sunset around 17:54).

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 Nong Pradu

Open gazetteers list **24 villages, towns and localities** in Nong Pradu. The largest with a recorded population: Ban Nong Pradu (8,375). Settlements here lie between about 39 m and 90 m above sea level (median 57 m).

- Ban Chong Lom
- Ban Hiang Ngam
- Ban Hua Khao
- Ban Huai Krabok
- Ban Huai Samrong
- Ban Lum Nam Khao
- Ban Mai Rang Thong
- Ban Nam Chon
- Ban Ngio
- Ban Noen Sayam
- Ban Nong Kae Daeng
- Ban Nong Kai Lueang
- Ban Nong Kam Pha
- Ban Nong Kham Pha
- Ban Nong Masang
- Ban Nong Pradu
- Ban Nong Prue
- Ban Nong Rak
- Ban Nong Ta Kai
- Ban Nong Ta Koet
- Ban Pong Mai
- Ban Pong Pran In
- Ban Si Phraya
- Ban Talung Nuea

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 Nong Pradu

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

### Water

2 reservoirs and tanks; 1 river or stream.

- Ang Kep Nam Nong Kai Lueang
- Huai Luek
- Sa Nam Ban Si Phraya

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.

- Khao Pho Pu · 373 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 Nong Pradu and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Lao Khwan, the warmest month is Apr (average 32 °C) and the coolest is Dec (25 °C). About 1,205 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (246 mm) and the driest Dec (8 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to January**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 11 

Feb 29 10 

Mar 31 42 

Apr 32 65 

May 30 149 

Jun 29 139 

Jul 28 150 

Aug 28 157 

Sep 27 246 

Oct 27 192 

Nov 26 38 

Dec 25 8 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Nong Pradu

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital สถานีอนามัยบ้านตลุงเหนือ · Nong Pradu 4.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.42560&mlon=99.72326#map=17/14.42560/99.72326) 

Bank ธกส. สาขาห้วยกระเจา สนจ.กาญจนบุรี · Huai Krachao 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.32876&mlon=99.66309#map=17/14.32876/99.66309) 

ATM ATM ออมสิน · U Thong 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.37648&mlon=99.89620#map=17/14.37648/99.89620) 

Petrol pump Fuel Station · Nong Pradu 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.48276&mlon=99.70867#map=17/14.48276/99.70867) 

Hotel เทวาลัยมาตากายตรีเทวี - Matagayatridevi Devalai · Nong Pradu 6.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.51135&mlon=99.73395#map=17/14.51135/99.73395) 

Mall ร้านกรเทพ รีไซเคิล · Sa Long Ruea 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.36686&mlon=99.74008#map=17/14.36686/99.74008) 

School Ban Nong Prue School · Nong Pradu 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.44999&mlon=99.73381#map=17/14.44999/99.73381) 

College คณะเทคนิคการแพทย์ มหาวิทยาลัยเวสเทิร์น · Sa Long Ruea 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.37538&mlon=99.74784#map=17/14.37538/99.74784) 

Police station สภ.เลาขวัญ · Lao Khwan 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.59466&mlon=99.77570#map=17/14.59466/99.77570) 

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 Nong Pradu

Places mapped inside Nong Pradu in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals4
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels2
- Schools7
- Restaurants11

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 Lao Khwan

- Lao Khwan
- Nong Fai
- Nong Nok Kaeo
- Nong Pling
- Nong Sano
- Thung Krabam

## Quick answers

- Where is Nong Pradu?In Lao Khwan, Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand
- What borders Nong Pradu?Chorakhe Sam Phan, Lao Khwan, Nong Nok Kaeo, Nong Ong, Sa Long Ruea and Wang Phai
- What is there to see in Nong Pradu?Ancient, Big Buddha, Phu Hang Nak Historical Park No 1, Phu Hang Nak Historical Park No 2
- What time zone is Nong Pradu in?UTC+7
- What currency is used in Nong Pradu?Baht (THB)
- What language is spoken in Nong Pradu?Thai, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Nong Pradu?24 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Nong Pradu?Settlements lie between 39 m and 90 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Nong Pradu?2 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Nong Pradu?Khao Pho Pu (373 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Nong Pradu?November to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Nong Pradu?สถานีอนามัยบ้านตลุงเหนือ, about 4.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Nong Pradu?ธกส. สาขาห้วยกระเจา สนจ.กาญจนบุรี, about 15 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Nong Pradu?ATM ออมสิน, about 22 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Nong Pradu?Fuel Station, about 2.6 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Nong Pradu?4 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Nong Pradu?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Nong Pradu?TH711003 (OCHA common operational dataset)