# Pa Phlu Subdistrict, Ban Hong, Lamphun Province – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lamphun/ban-hong/pa-phlu/

Subdistrict · Ban Hong 

# Pa Phlu

Pa Phlu is a subdistrict (tambon) of Thailand in Ban Hong, Lamphun Province. It covers **270.0 km²**. 18 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 13 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 270km²
- 13mapped services
- 362 mtypical elevation

## Where is Pa Phlu?

Pa Phlu lies in [Ban Hong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lamphun/ban-hong/), [Lamphun Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lamphun/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 8 other subdistricts: [Ban Hong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lamphun/ban-hong/ban-hong/), [Ban Tan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/hot/ban-tan/), [Mae Soi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/chiang-mai/chom-thong/mae-soi/), [Nakhon Chedi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lamphun/pa-sang/nakhon-chedi/), [Nong Pla Sawai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lamphun/ban-hong/nong-pla-sawai/), [Si Wichai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lamphun/li/si-wichai/), [Takhian Pom](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lamphun/thung-hua-chang/takhian-pom/) and [Tha Mae Lop](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lamphun/mae-tha/tha-mae-lop/). By area it is the 236th largest of 7,425 subdistricts in Thailand. It covers 53.6% of [Ban Hong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lamphun/ban-hong/). The centre of Pa Phlu is about 526 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 13 km from Ban Hong, the main town of Ban Hong. The centre point is at 18.2184° N, 98.8618° E. Local names: ป่าพลู .

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 Pa Phlu

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Pa Phlu: 1 cave.

- Tham Luang Pha Wiang · cave

### Nearby, outside Pa Phlu

- Erawan Cave · cave, Nakhon Chedi12 km
- Khruba Si Wichai Museum · museum, Si Wichai12 km
- Thep Na Mitra Cave · cave, Nakhon Chedi15 km
- Chao Mae Nang Kaeo Monument · monument, Si Tia19 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: Pa Phlu

- 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

- Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) · Chiang Mai62 km
- Lampang Airport (LPT)68 km

### Nearest railway station

Nong Lom (Si Bua Ban), about 34 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 05:48) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:48, sunset around 17:51).

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 Pa Phlu

Open gazetteers list **18 villages, towns and localities** in Pa Phlu. Settlements here lie between about 330 m and 1,104 m above sea level (median 362 m).

- Ban Doi Chang
- Ban Doi Ton
- Ban Huai Khrai
- Ban Huai Khrai Noi
- Ban Huai Kong Lo
- Ban Huai La
- Ban Huai Thaeng
- Ban Huai Thok
- Ban Huai Tok
- Ban Mae Hat
- Ban Mae Lop
- Ban Mueang Rae
- Ban Pa Pae
- Ban Pa Plu
- Ban Tha Mai Daeng
- Ban Thung Man
- Ban Thung Man Ban Hua
- Ban Wang Luang

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 Pa Phlu

Named natural and historic features inside Pa Phlu, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

4 rivers and streams; 2 reservoirs and tanks.

- Ang Kep Nam Huai Thaeng
- Ang Kep Nam Thung Man
- Huai Haet
- Huai Mareng
- Huai Pha Hip
- Nam Mae Lop

### Hills and mountains

28 mountains.

- Doi Chang · 1,385 m
- Doi Pa Pae · 1,193 m
- Doi Huai That · 1,086 m
- Doi I Hui · 1,047 m
- Doi Pha Taek · 1,038 m
- Doi Pha Dok Mai · 1,024 m
- Doi Khun La · 1,012 m
- Doi Klet · 959 m
- Doi Luang Huai Kut · 892 m
- Doi Pha Daeng · 866 m
- Doi Yae · 857 m
- Doi Luang Pok Kalong · 852 m
- Doi Ton · 842 m
- Doi Loe · 813 m
- Doi Loe · 808 m
- Doi Pha Tang · 805 m
- Doi Pha Hong Yueang · 769 m
- Mon Ma Laem · 766 m
- Doi Tham Luang · 724 m
- Doi Pha Daeng · 682 m
- Doi Sam Yot · 632 m
- Doi San Pa Tong · 591 m
- Doi Pha Bong · 590 m
- Doi Ton · 452 m

…and 4 more.

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 Pa Phlu and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Ban Hong, the warmest month is Apr (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Dec (20 °C). About 1,183 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (216 mm) and the driest Feb (5 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to March**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 21 15 

Feb 23 5 

Mar 26 24 

Apr 29 60 

May 27 185 

Jun 26 137 

Jul 25 157 

Aug 25 216 

Sep 24 214 

Oct 24 126 

Nov 22 32 

Dec 20 11 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Pa Phlu

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital รพสต.บ้านห้วยแทง · Pa Phlu 7.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.27845&mlon=98.83270#map=17/18.27845/98.83270) 

Bank ธนาคารออมสิน สาขาบ้านโฮ่ง · Ban Hong 10.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.29499&mlon=98.81318#map=17/18.29499/98.81318) 

ATM Kasikorn Bank · Nakhon Chedi 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.44602&mlon=98.88596#map=17/18.44602/98.88596) 

Petrol pump Independent Fuel Station · Pa Phlu 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.24890&mlon=98.82590#map=17/18.24890/98.82590) 

Hotel ถ้ำหลวงผาเวียง อ.บ้านโฮ่ง จ.ลำพูน · Pa Phlu 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.22176&mlon=98.85844#map=17/18.22176/98.85844) 

Mall เบญจคุณ บ้านสมุนไพร · Ban Hong 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.30458&mlon=98.82050#map=17/18.30458/98.82050) 

School โรงเรียน บ้านห้วยแทง · Pa Phlu 7.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.28004&mlon=98.83155#map=17/18.28004/98.83155) 

College วิทยาลัยการปกครอง อ.บ้านโฮ่ง จ.ลำพูน · Ban Hong 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.29835&mlon=98.81353#map=17/18.29835/98.81353) 

Police station สภ.บ้านโฮ่ง บ้านโฮ่ง จว.ลำพูน · Ban Hong 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.30429&mlon=98.81944#map=17/18.30429/98.81944) 

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 Pa Phlu

Places mapped inside Pa Phlu in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals2
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels6
- Schools1
- Restaurants3

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 Ban Hong

- Ban Hong
- Lao Yao
- Nong Pla Sawai
- Si Tia

## Quick answers

- Where is Pa Phlu?In Ban Hong, Lamphun Province, Thailand
- What borders Pa Phlu?Ban Hong, Ban Tan, Mae Soi, Nakhon Chedi, Nong Pla Sawai, Si Wichai, Takhian Pom and Tha Mae Lop
- What is there to see in Pa Phlu?Tham Luang Pha Wiang
- What time zone is Pa Phlu in?UTC+7
- What currency is used in Pa Phlu?Baht (THB)
- What language is spoken in Pa Phlu?Thai, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Pa Phlu?18 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Pa Phlu?Settlements lie between 330 m and 1,104 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Pa Phlu?2 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Pa Phlu?Doi Chang (1,385 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Pa Phlu?November to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Pa Phlu?รพสต.บ้านห้วยแทง, about 7.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Pa Phlu?ธนาคารออมสิน สาขาบ้านโฮ่ง, about 10.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Pa Phlu?Kasikorn Bank, about 25 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Pa Phlu?Independent Fuel Station, about 5.1 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Pa Phlu?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Pa Phlu?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Pa Phlu?TH510302 (OCHA common operational dataset)