# Dan Kwian Subdistrict, Chok Chai, Nakhon Ratchasima Province

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Subdistrict · Chok Chai 

# Dan Kwian

Dan Kwian is a subdistrict (tambon) of Thailand in Chok Chai, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. It covers **26.5 km²**. 10 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 52 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 26.5km²
- 52mapped services
- 181 mtypical elevation

## Where is Dan Kwian?

Dan Kwian lies in [Chok Chai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/chok-chai/), [Nakhon Ratchasima Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 7 other subdistricts: [Chai Mongkhon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/chai-mongkhon/), [Lalom Mai Phatthana](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/chok-chai/lalom-mai-phatthana/), [Nong Bua Sala](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/nong-bua-sala/), [Nong Rawiang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/nong-rawiang/), [Pho Klang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/pho-klang/), [Tha Ang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/chok-chai/tha-ang/) and [Tha Chalung](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/chok-chai/tha-chalung/). By area it is the 5348th largest of 7,425 subdistricts in Thailand. It covers 4.9% of [Chok Chai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/chok-chai/). The centre of Dan Kwian is about 220 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 16 km from Chok Chai, the main town of Chok Chai. The centre point is at 14.8690° N, 102.1885° E. Local names: ด่านเกวียน .

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 Dan Kwian

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Dan Kwian: 2 hot springs.

- บ้าน สมเดช ข่าทิพย์พาที · hot spring
- ป้องกันสาธารณภัยด่านเกวียน · hot spring

### Nearby, outside Dan Kwian

- Korat Zoo Lagoon · attraction, Chai Mongkhon11 km
- สวนสัตว์นครราชสีมา · zoo, Chai Mongkhon12 km
- Night Bazaar · attraction, Nai Mueang14 km
- Prang Sra Pleng · ruins, Krathok15 km
- Korat Museum · museum, Nai Mueang15 km
- Maha Wirawong National Museum · museum, Nai Mueang15 km
- เรือนโคราช เฉลิมวัฒนา · attraction, Nai Mueang15 km
- Chum Phon Gate · city gate, Nai Mueang15 km
- Thao Suranari Monument · monument, Nai Mueang15 km
- อนุสรณ์วีรชน · monument, Nai Mueang15 km
- Nightbaankoh market · attraction, Nai Mueang15 km
- Airplane Park Korat · attraction, Nong Chabok16 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: Dan Kwian

- 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

- Buri Ram Airport (BFV) · Buriram121 km
- Surin Airport (PXR) · Surin141 km

### Nearest railway station

Ban Phanao (Phanao), about 13 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:41) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:28, sunset around 17:43).

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 Dan Kwian

Open gazetteers list **10 villages, towns and localities** in Dan Kwian. Settlements here lie between about 178 m and 192 m above sea level (median 181 m).

- Ban Dan Chai
- Ban Dan Kwian
- Ban Mai Nong Kham
- Ban Non Muang
- Ban Non Mung
- Ban Nong Bon
- Ban Nong Phai
- Ban Nong Sa Than
- Ban Pa Bong
- Ban Tum

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).

## Weather in Dan Kwian and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Chok Chai, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Dec (23 °C). About 1,236 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (267 mm) and the driest Dec (4 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 25 10 

Feb 28 10 

Mar 30 48 

Apr 30 77 

May 29 156 

Jun 28 140 

Jul 27 165 

Aug 27 201 

Sep 26 267 

Oct 25 136 

Nov 24 21 

Dec 23 4 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Dan Kwian

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital อนามัยด่านเกวียน · Dan Kwian 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.84333&mlon=102.19851#map=17/14.84333/102.19851) 

Bank ธนาคารทหารไทย · Nong Bua Sala 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.94877&mlon=102.12724#map=17/14.94877/102.12724) 

ATM ธนาคารทหารไทย · Pho Klang 9.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.90880&mlon=102.10688#map=17/14.90880/102.10688) 

Petrol pump ปตท. · Dan Kwian 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.85096&mlon=102.19067#map=17/14.85096/102.19067) 

Hotel ชาญเพลส โคราช · Dan Kwian 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.88770&mlon=102.18858#map=17/14.88770/102.18858) 

Mall ตลาดนัดหนองกก · Lalom Mai Phatthana 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.85412&mlon=102.22279#map=17/14.85412/102.22279) 

School โรงเรียนบ้านตูม · Dan Kwian 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.86881&mlon=102.19662#map=17/14.86881/102.19662) 

College ห้องสมุดวิทยาลัยเทคสุรนารี · Tha Ang 4.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.83330&mlon=102.20000#map=17/14.83330/102.20000) 

Police station สถานีตำรวจภูธรด่านเกวียน · Dan Kwian 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.84987&mlon=102.18810#map=17/14.84987/102.18810) 

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 Dan Kwian

Places mapped inside Dan Kwian in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals3
- Petrol pumps3
- Hotels4
- Schools3
- Restaurants37
- Police stations1
- Dental clinics1

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 Chok Chai

- Chok Chai
- Krathok
- Lalom Mai Phatthana
- Phlapphla
- Tha Ang
- Tha Chalung
- Tha Lat Khao
- Tha Yiam
- Thung Arun

## Quick answers

- Where is Dan Kwian?In Chok Chai, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand
- What borders Dan Kwian?Chai Mongkhon, Lalom Mai Phatthana, Nong Bua Sala, Nong Rawiang, Pho Klang, Tha Ang and Tha Chalung
- What is there to see in Dan Kwian?บ้าน สมเดช ข่าทิพย์พาที, ป้องกันสาธารณภัยด่านเกวียน
- What time zone is Dan Kwian in?UTC+7
- What currency is used in Dan Kwian?Baht (THB)
- What language is spoken in Dan Kwian?Thai, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Dan Kwian?10 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Dan Kwian?Settlements lie between 178 m and 192 m
- What is the best time to visit Dan Kwian?November to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Dan Kwian?อนามัยด่านเกวียน, about 3.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Dan Kwian?ธนาคารทหารไทย, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Dan Kwian?ธนาคารทหารไทย, about 9.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Dan Kwian?ปตท., about 2.0 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Dan Kwian?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Dan Kwian?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Dan Kwian?TH300710 (OCHA common operational dataset)