# Bua Chum Subdistrict, Chai Badan, Lop Buri Province – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lop-buri/chai-badan/bua-chum/

Subdistrict · Chai Badan 

# Bua Chum

Bua Chum is a subdistrict (tambon) of Thailand in Chai Badan, Lop Buri Province. It covers **138.1 km²**. 22 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 7 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 138km²
- 7mapped services
- 72 mtypical elevation

## Where is Bua Chum?

Bua Chum lies in [Chai Badan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lop-buri/chai-badan/), [Lop Buri Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lop-buri/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 9 other subdistricts: [Hua Lam](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lop-buri/tha-luang/hua-lam/), [Ko Rang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lop-buri/chai-badan/ko-rang/), [Lam Narai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lop-buri/chai-badan/lam-narai/), [Na Som](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lop-buri/chai-badan/na-som/), [Nikhom Lam Narai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lop-buri/chai-badan/nikhom-lam-narai/), [Nong Phak Waen](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lop-buri/tha-luang/nong-phak-waen/), [Nong Yai To](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lop-buri/chai-badan/nong-yai-to/), [Sap Takhian](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lop-buri/chai-badan/sap-takhian/) and [Tha Manao](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lop-buri/chai-badan/tha-manao/). By area it is the 755th largest of 7,425 subdistricts in Thailand. It covers 12.2% of [Chai Badan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/lop-buri/chai-badan/). The centre of Bua Chum is about 177 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. The centre point is at 15.1668° N, 101.2511° E. Local names: บัวชุม .

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 Bua Chum

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Bua Chum: 2 caves.

- Arahan Cave · cave
- Nam Thip Cave · cave

### Nearby, outside Bua Chum

- Prang Nang Phom Hom · ruins, Nong Ri15 km
- Wang Kan Lueang Waterfall Arboretum · attraction, Tha Din Dam16 km
- Wang Kan Lueang Waterfall · waterfall, Tha Luang16 km
- ถ้ำโบสถ์ · cave, Hua Lam17 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: Bua Chum

- 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) · Bangkok156 km
- Phetchabun Airport (PHY)168 km

### Nearest railway station

Phaendin Thong (Nong Yai To), about 9.3 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:44) and shortest in Dec (about 11.2 hours, sunrise around 06:33, sunset around 17:47).

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 Bua Chum

Open gazetteers list **22 villages, towns and localities** in Bua Chum. Settlements here lie between about 49 m and 241 m above sea level (median 72 m).

- Ban Bua Chum
- Ban Khao Somphot
- Ban Khlong Sai Phatthana
- Ban Khlong Sak Ti Lek
- Ban Khlong Tako
- Ban Khok I Nun
- Ban Khok Na Chat
- Ban Khong Sai
- Ban Lam Phaya Mai
- Ban Na Khlong Muang
- Ban Noi
- Ban Nong Krateng
- Ban Pa Phot
- Ban Pong La Sat
- Ban Pong Tat Mai Nong Khra
- Ban Sap Cha-om
- Ban Sap Khao Maeo
- Ban Sap Sakae
- Ban Tha Chang
- Ban Tha Krathing
- Ban Thong Chai
- Ban Wang Ang

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 Bua Chum

Named natural and historic features inside Bua Chum, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

2 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank.

- Ang Kep Nam Wang Ang
- Lam Sonthi
- Lam Sonthi

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.

- Khao Somphot · 411 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 Bua Chum and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Chai Badan, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Dec (23 °C). About 1,255 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (275 mm) and the driest Dec (7 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 24 11 

Feb 27 11 

Mar 29 47 

Apr 30 78 

May 28 149 

Jun 27 151 

Jul 27 162 

Aug 26 193 

Sep 26 275 

Oct 25 149 

Nov 24 22 

Dec 23 7 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Bua Chum

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital รพ.สต.เขาสมโภชน์ · Bua Chum 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.14498&mlon=101.26710#map=17/15.14498/101.26710) 

Bank ธนาคารไทยพาณิชย์ · Lam Narai 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.20205&mlon=101.14328#map=17/15.20205/101.14328) 

ATM ธนาคารเพื่อการเกษตรและสหกรณ์ฯ · Sa Kruat 36 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.43997&mlon=101.06844#map=17/15.43997/101.06844) 

Petrol pump ปั้มน้ำมันพิศาลปิโตรเลี่ยม · Nong Phak Waen 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.13691&mlon=101.19637#map=17/15.13691/101.19637) 

Hotel สวนฝัน โฮมสเตย์ ลพบุรี · Khao Noi 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.12715&mlon=101.35686#map=17/15.12715/101.35686) 

Mall ร้านพรนาคราช · Nong Phak Waen 6.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.13631&mlon=101.19747#map=17/15.13631/101.19747) 

School โรงเรียนบ้านธงชัยสามัคคี · Bua Chum 6.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.19306&mlon=101.19550#map=17/15.19306/101.19550) 

College โรงเรียนบ้านนาโสม · Na Som 7.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.21777&mlon=101.30181#map=17/15.21777/101.30181) 

Police station สภ.ชัยบาดาล · Lam Narai 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.20688&mlon=101.13633#map=17/15.20688/101.13633) 

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 Bua Chum

Places mapped inside Bua Chum in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals3
- 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 Chai Badan

- Ban Mai Samakkhi
- Chai Badan
- Chai Narai
- Huai Hin
- Khao Laem
- Ko Rang
- Lam Narai
- Makok Wan
- Muang Khom
- Na Som
- Nikhom Lam Narai
- Nong Yai To
- Sap Takhian
- Sila Thip
- Tha Din Dam
- Tha Manao

## Quick answers

- Where is Bua Chum?In Chai Badan, Lop Buri Province, Thailand
- What borders Bua Chum?Hua Lam, Ko Rang, Lam Narai, Na Som, Nikhom Lam Narai, Nong Phak Waen, Nong Yai To, Sap Takhian and Tha Manao
- What is there to see in Bua Chum?Arahan Cave, Nam Thip Cave
- What time zone is Bua Chum in?UTC+7
- What currency is used in Bua Chum?Baht (THB)
- What language is spoken in Bua Chum?Thai, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Bua Chum?22 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Bua Chum?Settlements lie between 49 m and 241 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Bua Chum?1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Bua Chum?Khao Somphot (411 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Bua Chum?November to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Bua Chum?รพ.สต.เขาสมโภชน์, about 3.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Bua Chum?ธนาคารไทยพาณิชย์, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Bua Chum?ธนาคารเพื่อการเกษตรและสหกรณ์ฯ, about 36 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Bua Chum?ปั้มน้ำมันพิศาลปิโตรเลี่ยม, about 6.8 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Bua Chum?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Bua Chum?TH160406 (OCHA common operational dataset)