# Nong Krathum Subdistrict, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima – Villages

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Subdistrict · Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima 

# Nong Krathum

Nong Krathum is a subdistrict (tambon) of Thailand in Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. It covers **9.94 km²**. 5 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 51 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 9.9km²
- 51mapped services
- 185 mtypical elevation

## Where is Nong Krathum?

Nong Krathum lies in [Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/), [Nakhon Ratchasima Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 5 other subdistricts: [Cho Ho](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/cho-ho/), [Muen Wai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/muen-wai/), [Nai Mueang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/nai-mueang/), [Nong Chabok](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/nong-chabok/) and [Phutsa](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/phutsa/). By area it is the 6785th largest of 7,425 subdistricts in Thailand. It covers 1.3% of [Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/mueang-nakhon-ratchasima/). The centre of Nong Krathum is about 220 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 6.6 km from Nakhon Ratchasima, the main town of Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima. The centre point is at 15.0206° N, 102.0690° E. Local names: หนองกระทุ่ม .

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 Krathum

### Nearby, outside Nong Krathum

- Khmer Prang · ruins, Phutsa2.9 km
- โรงแรมสบายดี · attraction, Muen Wai4.2 km
- Korat Contemporary Art And Culture Centre · museum, Nai Mueang5.6 km
- พิพิธภัณท์ ภาพ 3มิติ โคราช · museum, Nai Mueang5.8 km
- อนุสรณ์วีรชน · monument, Nai Mueang5.8 km
- Thao Suranari Monument · monument, Nai Mueang6.0 km
- Chum Phon Gate · city gate, Nai Mueang6.0 km
- เรือนโคราช เฉลิมวัฒนา · attraction, Nai Mueang6.0 km
- Maha Wirawong National Museum · museum, Nai Mueang6.2 km
- Korat Museum · museum, Nai Mueang6.4 km
- Nightbaankoh market · attraction, Nai Mueang6.6 km
- Night Bazaar · attraction, Nai Mueang6.8 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 Krathum

- 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) · Buriram129 km
- Surin Airport (PXR) · Surin154 km

### Nearest railway station

Nakhon Ratchasima (Nai Mueang), about 5.5 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:41) and shortest in Dec (about 11.2 hours, sunrise around 06:29, sunset around 17:44).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](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 Krathum

Open gazetteers list **5 villages, towns and localities** in Nong Krathum. Settlements here lie between about 182 m and 187 m above sea level (median 185 m).

- Ban Fai
- Ban Na Tom
- Ban Nong Krathum
- Ban Phra
- Ban Sompoi

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 Nong Krathum and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Dec (23 °C). About 1,220 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (271 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
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Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 24 11 

Feb 27 10 

Mar 29 49 

Apr 30 77 

May 28 153 

Jun 27 137 

Jul 27 155 

Aug 26 190 

Sep 26 271 

Oct 25 143 

Nov 24 20 

Dec 23 4 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Nong Krathum

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital สถานีอนามัยหนองกระทุ่ม · Nong Krathum 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.00697&mlon=102.08192#map=17/15.00697/102.08192) 

Bank ธ.กรุงไทย สาขา รพ.มหาราช · Nong Krathum 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.99924&mlon=102.08560#map=17/14.99924/102.08560) 

ATM Bangkok Bank · Nai Mueang 4.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.98911&mlon=102.09406#map=17/14.98911/102.09406) 

Petrol pump ปั๊มบางจากบายพาส ลานอีสาน ปั๊มบางจากสุดท้ายก่อนขึ้น M6 · Muen Wai 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.02654&mlon=102.08187#map=17/15.02654/102.08187) 

Hotel โรงแรม สตาร์เวล บาหลี นครราชสีมา · Muen Wai 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.02062&mlon=102.07635#map=17/15.02062/102.07635) 

Mall บิ๊กซี หนองกระทุ่ม · Nong Krathum 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.99875&mlon=102.08960#map=17/14.99875/102.08960) 

School NEMO Nursery Korat · Nong Krathum 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.00263&mlon=102.07693#map=17/15.00263/102.07693) 

College แผนกวิชาช่างไฟฟ้ากำลัง วิทยาลัยเทคนิคนครโคราช · Nong Krathum 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=15.00891&mlon=102.07114#map=17/15.00891/102.07114) 

Police station สภ.เฉลิมพระเกียรติ โคราช · Nai Mueang 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.97912&mlon=102.07693#map=17/14.97912/102.07693) 

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 Krathum

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

- Hospitals6
- Banks1
- Hotels7
- Shopping malls2
- Schools2
- Colleges and universities1
- Cinemas2
- Pharmacies2
- Restaurants27
- 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 Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima

- Ban Ko
- Ban Mai
- Ban Pho
- Chai Mongkhon
- Cho Ho
- Hua Thale
- Khok Kruat
- Khok Sung
- Maroeng
- Muen Wai
- Nai Mueang
- Nong Bua Sala
- Nong Chabok
- Nong Khai Nam
- Nong Phai Lom
- Nong Rawiang
- Phanao
- Pho Klang
- Phon Krang
- Phutsa
- Pru Yai
- Si Mum
- Suranari
- Talat

## Quick answers

- Where is Nong Krathum?In Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand
- What borders Nong Krathum?Cho Ho, Muen Wai, Nai Mueang, Nong Chabok and Phutsa
- What is there to see in Nong Krathum?Khmer Prang, โรงแรมสบายดี, Korat Contemporary Art And Culture Centre, พิพิธภัณท์ ภาพ 3มิติ โคราช
- What time zone is Nong Krathum in?UTC+7
- What currency is used in Nong Krathum?Baht (THB)
- What language is spoken in Nong Krathum?Thai, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Nong Krathum?5 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Nong Krathum?Settlements lie between 182 m and 187 m
- What is the best time to visit Nong Krathum?November to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Nong Krathum?สถานีอนามัยหนองกระทุ่ม, about 2.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Nong Krathum?ธ.กรุงไทย สาขา รพ.มหาราช, about 3.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Nong Krathum?Bangkok Bank, about 4.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Nong Krathum?ปั๊มบางจากบายพาส ลานอีสาน ปั๊มบางจากสุดท้ายก่อนขึ้น M6, about 1.5 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Nong Krathum?6 mapped
- How many banks are in Nong Krathum?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Nong Krathum?TH300124 (OCHA common operational dataset)