# Soem Khwa Subdistrict, Soem Ngam, Lampang Province – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lampang/soem-ngam/soem-khwa/

Subdistrict · Soem Ngam 

# Soem Khwa

Soem Khwa is a subdistrict (tambon) of Thailand in Soem Ngam, Lampang Province. It covers **248.8 km²**. 17 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 7 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 249km²
- 7mapped services
- 288 mtypical elevation

## Where is Soem Khwa?

Soem Khwa lies in [Soem Ngam](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lampang/soem-ngam/), [Lampang Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lampang/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 6 other subdistricts: [Lai Hin](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lampang/ko-kha/lai-hin/), [Mueang Yao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lampang/hang-chat/mueang-yao/), [Soem Klang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lampang/soem-ngam/soem-klang/), [Tha Kat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lamphun/mae-tha/tha-kat/), [Tha Mae Lop](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lamphun/mae-tha/tha-mae-lop/) and [Thung Ngam](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lampang/soem-ngam/thung-ngam/). By area it is the 278th largest of 7,425 subdistricts in Thailand. It covers 33.7% of [Soem Ngam](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lampang/soem-ngam/). The centre of Soem Khwa is about 513 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 16 km from Soem Ngam, the main town of Soem Ngam. The centre point is at 18.1878° N, 99.1656° E. Local names: เสริมขวา .

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 Soem Khwa

### Nearby, outside Soem Khwa

- Hot Spring · attraction, Mai Phatthana20 km
- Kad Tung Kwian · attraction, Wiang Tan20 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: Soem Khwa

- 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

- Lampang Airport (LPT)37 km
- Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) · Chiang Mai68 km

### Nearest railway station

Huai Rian (Wiang Tan), about 25 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 05:46) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:46, sunset around 17:49).

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 Soem Khwa

Open gazetteers list **17 villages, towns and localities** in Soem Khwa. Settlements here lie between about 259 m and 498 m above sea level (median 288 m).

- Ban Hong
- Ban Huai Luang
- Ban Mae Hom
- Ban Mae Liang
- Ban Mae Liang Phatthana
- Ban Mae Phueng
- Ban Mai
- Ban Pong Ho
- Ban Pong Hua Thung
- Ban Pong Luang
- Ban Pong Pa Po
- Ban Pong Phaeng
- Ban Pong Pradu
- Ban San Pa Lan
- Ban Thung Phai
- Ban Yang Mae Liang
- Ban Yuak

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 Soem Khwa

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

### Water

3 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank.

- Huai Mae Hom
- Huai Ton Yang
- Nam Mae Liang
- Sa Nam Ban Mae Liang

### Hills and mountains

12 mountains.

- Doi Din Daeng · 1,170 m
- Doi Khai · 849 m
- Doi Yaeng · 827 m
- Doi Hua Mot · 780 m
- Doi Luang · 778 m
- Mon Mae Kha · 749 m
- Mon Thuk Khao · 716 m
- Doi Mae Phueng · 704 m
- Doi Huai Thang Lat · 628 m
- Mon Thap Fak Khao · 546 m
- Doi Mae Phueng · 484 m
- Doi Nok Khao · 435 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 Soem Khwa and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Soem Ngam, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Dec (21 °C). About 1,178 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (219 mm) and the driest Feb (5 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to February**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 22 14 

Feb 25 5 

Mar 28 26 

Apr 30 58 

May 28 185 

Jun 27 146 

Jul 26 148 

Aug 26 202 

Sep 26 219 

Oct 25 136 

Nov 23 28 

Dec 21 10 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Soem Khwa

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital โรงพยาบาลส่งเสริมสุขภาพตำบลบ้านปงป่าป่อ · Soem Khwa 7.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.12852&mlon=99.20261#map=17/18.12852/99.20261) 

Bank ธกส สาขาเสริมงาม จังหวัดลำปาง · Thung Ngam 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.06476&mlon=99.24728#map=17/18.06476/99.24728) 

ATM Bangkok Bank · Tha Thung Luang 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.42832&mlon=99.04185#map=17/18.42832/99.04185) 

Petrol pump นงคราญ สุภาจันทร์ 3 ตู้ (5-9-2568) · Soem Khwa 7.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.12973&mlon=99.19904#map=17/18.12973/99.19904) 

Hotel โคฟุกุ รีสอร์ทแห่งความสุข · Mueang Yao 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.26674&mlon=99.24596#map=17/18.26674/99.24596) 

Mall ร้านป้าวาส · Wiang Tan 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.32777&mlon=99.28195#map=17/18.32777/99.28195) 

School โรงเรียนบ้านแม่ผึ้ง · Soem Khwa 3.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.19352&mlon=99.19569#map=17/18.19352/99.19569) 

College วิทยาลัยเทคนิคเกาะคา · Mai Phatthana 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.23655&mlon=99.34205#map=17/18.23655/99.34205) 

Police station โรงพัก สภ.เสริมงาม · Thung Ngam 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.06564&mlon=99.24776#map=17/18.06564/99.24776) 

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 Soem Khwa

Places mapped inside Soem Khwa in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals1
- Petrol pumps1
- Schools1
- Restaurants4

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 Soem Ngam

- Soem Klang
- Soem Sai
- Thung Ngam

## Quick answers

- Where is Soem Khwa?In Soem Ngam, Lampang Province, Thailand
- What borders Soem Khwa?Lai Hin, Mueang Yao, Soem Klang, Tha Kat, Tha Mae Lop and Thung Ngam
- What is there to see in Soem Khwa?Hot Spring, Kad Tung Kwian
- What time zone is Soem Khwa in?UTC+7
- What currency is used in Soem Khwa?Baht (THB)
- What language is spoken in Soem Khwa?Thai, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Soem Khwa?17 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Soem Khwa?Settlements lie between 259 m and 498 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Soem Khwa?1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Soem Khwa?Doi Din Daeng (1,170 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Soem Khwa?November to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Soem Khwa?โรงพยาบาลส่งเสริมสุขภาพตำบลบ้านปงป่าป่อ, about 7.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Soem Khwa?ธกส สาขาเสริมงาม จังหวัดลำปาง, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Soem Khwa?Bangkok Bank, about 30 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Soem Khwa?นงคราญ สุภาจันทร์ 3 ตู้ (5-9-2568), about 7.4 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Soem Khwa?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Soem Khwa?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Soem Khwa?TH520402 (OCHA common operational dataset)