# Kamphaeng Sao Subdistrict, Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat

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Subdistrict · Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat 

# Kamphaeng Sao

Kamphaeng Sao is a subdistrict (tambon) of Thailand in Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. It covers **26.0 km²**. 11 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 25 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 26.0km²
- 25mapped services
- 30 mtypical elevation

## Where is Kamphaeng Sao?

Kamphaeng Sao lies in [Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/mueang-nakhon-si-thammarat/), [Nakhon Si Thammarat Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 7 other subdistricts: [Chai Montri](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/mueang-nakhon-si-thammarat/chai-montri/), [Khun Thale](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/lan-saka/khun-thale/), [Na Sai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/mueang-nakhon-si-thammarat/na-sai/), [Na San](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/phra-phrom/na-san/), [Pho Sadet](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/mueang-nakhon-si-thammarat/pho-sadet/), [Tha Di](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/lan-saka/tha-di/) and [Tha Ngio](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/mueang-nakhon-si-thammarat/tha-ngio/). By area it is the 5399th largest of 7,425 subdistricts in Thailand. It covers 4.6% of [Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nakhon-si-thammarat/mueang-nakhon-si-thammarat/). The centre of Kamphaeng Sao is about 599 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 11 km from Nakhon Si Thammarat, the main town of Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat. The centre point is at 8.4018° N, 99.8681° E. Local names: กำแพงเซา .

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 Kamphaeng Sao

### Nearby, outside Kamphaeng Sao

- รัชกาลที่ 5 · monument, Na Phru9.8 km
- Kaeow Surakan Cave · attraction, Khao Kaeo10 km
- King Sri Dhammasokaraja Monument · attraction, Nai Mueang11 km
- festival of Thai music and dance · attraction, Khlang11 km
- ประตู่เมือง · city gate, Nai Mueang11 km
- Kings statue · monument, Khlang11 km
- Old City Wall · attraction, Nai Mueang11 km
- Baan Than Khun · attraction, Nai Mueang11 km
- Chedi Yak ruins · attraction, Khlang11 km
- Suan Phra Ngoen · attraction, Khlang11 km
- Suchart Subsin's Shadow Puppet Museum · museum, Nai Mueang11 km
- National Museum · museum, Nai Mueang11 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: Kamphaeng Sao

- 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

- Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST) · Nakhon Si Thammarat17 km
- Krabi International Airport (KBV) · Krabi103 km

### Nearest railway station

Mamuang Song Ton (Mamuang Song Ton), about 8.6 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:02) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:26, sunset around 18:04).

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 Kamphaeng Sao

Open gazetteers list **11 villages, towns and localities** in Kamphaeng Sao. Settlements here lie between about 24 m and 39 m above sea level (median 30 m).

- Ban Chan
- Ban Huai Prang
- Ban Khok It
- Ban Klang
- Ban Na Wai
- Ban Nong Lung
- Ban Pak Pai
- Ban Suan Phon
- Ban Tha Khwai
- Ban Tin Na
- Ban Yan Sue

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 Kamphaeng Sao and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat, the warmest month is May (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (25 °C). About 2,360 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (474 mm) and the driest Feb (40 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February and April**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 197 

Feb 26 40 

Mar 27 122 

Apr 28 101 

May 28 164 

Jun 27 154 

Jul 27 153 

Aug 27 147 

Sep 27 187 

Oct 26 262 

Nov 26 474 

Dec 26 359 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Kamphaeng Sao

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital คลินิกย่านซื่อการพยาบาล · Kamphaeng Sao 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.39931&mlon=99.87150#map=17/8.39931/99.87150) 

Bank ธนาคาร ธกส สาขา ลานสกา · Khao Kaeo 7.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.36970&mlon=99.80434#map=17/8.36970/99.80434) 

ATM Atm ธนาคารกรุงไทย ปั๊ม ปตท.หจก.วาสนา ปิโตรเลียม ต.นาสาร · Na San 7.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.36394&mlon=99.92302#map=17/8.36394/99.92302) 

Petrol pump ปั๊มน้ำมัน บางจาก มดเอ็กซ์ ปิโตรเลี่ยม · Kamphaeng Sao 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.42257&mlon=99.85433#map=17/8.42257/99.85433) 

Hotel Kanta Hill Resort Lansaka · Tha Di 3.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.40606&mlon=99.83911#map=17/8.40606/99.83911) 

Mall Kho Hàng Tổng Hợp 98 · Na Khian 6.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.44873&mlon=99.90115#map=17/8.44873/99.90115) 

School building1 · Kamphaeng Sao 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.38955&mlon=99.85896#map=17/8.38955/99.85896) 

College โรงเรียนประทีปศาสน์พณิชยการ(Pbac) · Kamphaeng Sao 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.43089&mlon=99.87780#map=17/8.43089/99.87780) 

Police station สภ.พระพรหม จว.นครศรีธรรมราช · Na San 7.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.34660&mlon=99.91145#map=17/8.34660/99.91145) 

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 Kamphaeng Sao

Places mapped inside Kamphaeng Sao in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals2
- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels1
- Schools6
- Colleges and universities2
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants11

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 Si Thammarat

- Bang Chak
- Chai Montri
- Khlang
- Mamuang Song Ton
- Na Khian
- Na Sai
- Nai Mueang
- Pak Nakhon
- Pak Phun
- Pho Sadet
- Tha Ngio
- Tha Rai
- Tha Ruea
- Tha Sak
- Tha Wang

## Quick answers

- Where is Kamphaeng Sao?In Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand
- What borders Kamphaeng Sao?Chai Montri, Khun Thale, Na Sai, Na San, Pho Sadet, Tha Di and Tha Ngio
- What is there to see in Kamphaeng Sao?รัชกาลที่ 5, Kaeow Surakan Cave, King Sri Dhammasokaraja Monument, festival of Thai music and dance
- What time zone is Kamphaeng Sao in?UTC+7
- What currency is used in Kamphaeng Sao?Baht (THB)
- What language is spoken in Kamphaeng Sao?Thai, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kamphaeng Sao?11 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kamphaeng Sao?Settlements lie between 24 m and 39 m
- What is the best time to visit Kamphaeng Sao?February and April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kamphaeng Sao?คลินิกย่านซื่อการพยาบาล, about 0.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Kamphaeng Sao?ธนาคาร ธกส สาขา ลานสกา, about 7.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Kamphaeng Sao?Atm ธนาคารกรุงไทย ปั๊ม ปตท.หจก.วาสนา ปิโตรเลียม ต.นาสาร, about 7.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kamphaeng Sao?ปั๊มน้ำมัน บางจาก มดเอ็กซ์ ปิโตรเลี่ยม, about 2.8 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Kamphaeng Sao?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kamphaeng Sao?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kamphaeng Sao?TH800112 (OCHA common operational dataset)