Subdistrict · Pak Thong Chai
# Takhop

Takhop is a subdistrict (tambon) of Thailand in Pak Thong Chai, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. It covers 266.1 km². 38 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 53 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 266 km²
- 53 mapped services
- 252 m typical elevation

## Where is Takhop?

Takhop lies in Pak Thong Chai, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand. It borders 11 other subdistricts: Bo Pla Thong, Khlong Muang, Lam Nang Kaeo, Makluea Kao, Makluea Mai, Nong Takai, Raroeng, Suk Kasem, Takhu, Wang Mi and Wang Nam Khiao. By area it is the 243rd largest of 7,425 subdistricts in Thailand. It covers 26.7% of Pak Thong Chai. The centre of Takhop is about 170 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 26 km from Pak Thong Chai, the main town of Pak Thong Chai. The centre point is at 14.6192° N, 101.8039° E. Local names: ตะขบ.

Source: Royal Thai Survey Department via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Takhop

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Takhop: 2 attractions.
- Jim Thompson Farm · attraction
- Jim Thompson Farm · attraction

### Nearby, outside Takhop
- Kum Chon Waterfall · attraction, Wang Nam Khiao 13 km
- Pha Tan Lom · viewpoint, Khlong Muang 14 km
- ผารากไทร · viewpoint, Khlong Muang 14 km
- Tunnel · attraction, Khlong Muang 14 km
- Sakaerat Environmental Research Station · nature reserve, Udom Sap 18 km

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Takhop
- Time zone UTC+7, no daylight saving · Asia/Bangkok
- Currency Baht (THB)
- Country calling code +66
- Languages Thai, English
- Plug types Type A, B, C, F · 220 V
- Driving side Left
- Postcode format 5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports
- Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) · Bangkok 151 km
- Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) · Bangkok 154 km

### Nearest railway station

Khok Sa-at (Sikhio), about 31 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:43) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:29, sunset around 17:45).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

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 Takhop

Open gazetteers list 38 villages, towns and localities in Takhop. Settlements here lie between about 222 m and 296 m above sea level (median 252 m).
- Ban Bu Cha-Om
- Ban Bu Hua Chang
- Ban Chumchon Phatthana Nueng
- Ban Hua Khuean
- Ban I Lamut
- Ban Khao Phaya Prap
- Ban Khao Rok
- Ban Khlong Nam Khao
- Ban Khlong Sarika
- Ban Khok Hoep
- Ban Khok Sa-nga
- Ban Khok Samran
- Ban Khong Yang Lon
- Ban Kut Khla
- Ban Nam Sap
- Ban Noi
- Ban Non Ban
- Ban Non Sombun
- Ban Nong Bon
- Ban Nong Kae
- Ban Nong Muang
- Ban Nong Phai Noi
- Ban Nong Phai Yai
- Ban Nong Phakbung
- Ban Nong Phakwaen
- Ban Nong Plong
- Ban Nong Rang Ka
- Ban Phak Khuean Lam Phra Phloeng
- Ban Phu Pla Lai
- Ban Sap Khum
- Ban Sap Yang
- Ban Suk Si Ngam
- Ban Sum Phimai
- Ban Takhian Khu
- Ban Takhop
- Ban Thanon Hua Khong
- Ban Wang Mon
- Ban Yang Krathung

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Takhop

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

### Water

2 reservoirs and tanks; 2 dams.
- Ang Kep Nam Lam Phra Phoeng
- Ang Kep Nam Lam Sam Lai
- Khuean Lam Phra Phloeng
- Khuean Lam Sam Lai

### Hills and mountains

5 mountains.
- Khao So · 810 m
- Khao Sung · 576 m
- Khao Pa Ru · 533 m
- Khao Phaya Prap · 411 m
- Khao Rok · 384 m

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Takhop and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Pak Thong Chai, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Dec (21 °C). About 1,387 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (296 mm) and the driest Dec (4 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are November to April.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 22 | 10 |
| Feb | 25 | 13 |
| Mar | 27 | 51 |
| Apr | 28 | 83 |
| May | 27 | 165 |
| Jun | 26 | 166 |
| Jul | 25 | 191 |
| Aug | 25 | 224 |
| Sep | 25 | 296 |
| Oct | 24 | 160 |
| Nov | 23 | 23 |
| Dec | 21 | 4 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Takhop
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | สถานีอนามัยน้ำซับ · Takhop | 5.1 km | Map |
| Bank | เมือง ไทย แคปปิตอล จำกัด · Khlong Muang | 16 km | Map |
| ATM | ตู้ Atm Cdm Pum ทีเอ็มบีธนชาต สาขาปักธงชัย · Mueang Pak | 26 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | สามแยกบริการ · Raroeng | 9.8 km | Map |
| Hotel | บ้านสวนริมน้ำ @คลองสาริกา · Takhop | 3.6 km | Map |
| Mall | Wich CO Express สาขาตะขบ · Takhop | 5.7 km | Map |
| School | โรงเรียนบ้านบุหัวช้าง · Takhop | 3.9 km | Map |
| College | กศน.ตำบลลำนางแก้ว ปักธงชัย · Lam Nang Kaeo | 11 km | Map |
| Police station | ด่านตรวจสภ.อุดมทรัพย์ · Udom Sap | 20 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Takhop

Places mapped inside Takhop in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 5
- Hotels 24
- Shopping malls 1
- Schools 2
- Pharmacies 1
- Restaurants 20

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other subdistricts in Pak Thong Chai
- Bo Pla Thong
- Don
- Kasem Sap
- Khok Thai
- Lam Nang Kaeo
- Mueang Pak
- Ngio
- Nok Ok
- Phu Luang
- Sakae Rat
- Samrong
- Suk Kasem
- Takhu
- Thong Chai Nuea
- Tum

## Quick answers
- Where is Takhop? In Pak Thong Chai, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand
- What borders Takhop? Bo Pla Thong, Khlong Muang, Lam Nang Kaeo, Makluea Kao, Makluea Mai, Nong Takai, Raroeng, Suk Kasem, Takhu, Wang Mi and Wang Nam Khiao
- What is there to see in Takhop? Jim Thompson Farm, Jim Thompson Farm
- What time zone is Takhop in? UTC+7
- What currency is used in Takhop? Baht (THB)
- What language is spoken in Takhop? Thai, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Takhop? 38 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Takhop? Settlements lie between 222 m and 296 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Takhop? 2 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Takhop? Khao So (810 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Takhop? November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Takhop? สถานีอนามัยน้ำซับ, about 5.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Takhop? เมือง ไทย แคปปิตอล จำกัด, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Takhop? ตู้ Atm Cdm Pum ทีเอ็มบีธนชาต สาขาปักธงชัย, about 26 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Takhop? สามแยกบริการ, about 9.8 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Takhop? 5 mapped
- What is the P-code of Takhop? TH301405 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Subdistrict
- Area: 266.1 km²
- P-code: TH301405
- District: Pak Thong Chai

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-ratchasima/pak-thong-chai/takhop/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.
