# Pa Laeo Luang Subdistrict, Santi Suk, Nan Province – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nan/santi-suk/pa-laeo-luang/

Subdistrict · Santi Suk 

# Pa Laeo Luang

Pa Laeo Luang is a subdistrict (tambon) of Thailand in Santi Suk, Nan Province. It covers **104.8 km²**. 12 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 16 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 105km²
- 16mapped services
- 273 mtypical elevation

## Where is Pa Laeo Luang?

Pa Laeo Luang lies in [Santi Suk](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nan/santi-suk/), [Nan Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nan/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 6 other subdistricts: [Bo](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nan/mueang-nan/bo/), [Du Phong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nan/santi-suk/du-phong/), [Mueang Chang](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nan/phu-phiang/mueang-chang/), [Phong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nan/santi-suk/phong/), [Tan Chum](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nan/tha-wang-pha/tan-chum/) and [Uan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nan/pua/uan/). By area it is the 1195th largest of 7,425 subdistricts in Thailand. It covers 26.6% of [Santi Suk](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/nan/santi-suk/). The centre of Pa Laeo Luang is about 580 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 5.8 km from Santi Suk, the main town of Santi Suk. The centre point is at 18.9536° N, 100.9068° E. Local names: ป่าแลวหลวง .

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 Pa Laeo Luang

### Nearby, outside Pa Laeo Luang

- Wua Poeng · monument, Du Phong4.1 km
- Tat Luang Waterfalls · waterfall, Uan11 km
- Curve number 3 · viewpoint, Uan14 km
- Nan Riverside Art Gallery · attraction, Bo15 km
- Dirt Pull-in & Viewpoint · viewpoint, Phong15 km
- Sila Phet Waterfalls · waterfall, Sila Phet16 km
- Rim Nam Nan Palace · attraction, Fai Kaeo19 km
- Communist Monument · monument, Bo Kluea Tai20 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: Pa Laeo Luang

- 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

- Nan Airport (NNT)21 km
- Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) · Chiang Rai154 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 05:38) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:41, sunset around 17:41).

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 Pa Laeo Luang

Open gazetteers list **12 villages, towns and localities** in Pa Laeo Luang. Settlements here lie between about 240 m and 418 m above sea level (median 273 m).

- Ban Aphai Khiri
- Ban Don Aphai
- Ban Don Chai
- Ban Huai Pom
- Ban Kaeng Sopha
- Ban Luang Charoen Rat
- Ban Nan Mankhong
- Ban Pa Laeo
- Ban Pa Oi
- Ban Pang Mon
- Ban Phana Phrai
- Ban Sop Yang

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 Pa Laeo Luang

Named natural and historic features inside Pa Laeo Luang, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

5 reservoirs and tanks; 4 rivers and streams.

- Ang Kep Nam Huai Din Daeng
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Khao Lam
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Khon Kaen Nueng
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Khon Kaen Song
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Lak Puen
- Huai In Kham
- Nam Muap
- Nam Yang
- Nam Yao

### Hills and mountains

4 mountains.

- Doi Luang · 639 m
- Doi Phu Weang · 587 m
- Doi Duea Kai · 572 m
- Doi Mon Khao · 519 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 Pa Laeo Luang and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Santi Suk, the warmest month is Apr (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Dec (19 °C). About 1,098 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (242 mm) and the driest Feb (5 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to April**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
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Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 19 13 

Feb 21 5 

Mar 24 29 

Apr 26 74 

May 26 143 

Jun 25 129 

Jul 24 207 

Aug 24 242 

Sep 24 166 

Oct 23 62 

Nov 21 16 

Dec 19 11 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Pa Laeo Luang

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital โรงบาลส่งเสริมสุขภาพตำบลป่าแลวหลวง · Pa Laeo Luang 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.93782&mlon=100.92548#map=17/18.93782/100.92548) 

Bank ธกส.สันติสุข · Du Phong 4.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.92354&mlon=100.93132#map=17/18.92354/100.93132) 

ATM Bangkok Bank · Nai Wiang 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.79092&mlon=100.77916#map=17/18.79092/100.77916) 

Petrol pump ปั้มptสันติสุข · Du Phong 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.92584&mlon=100.93142#map=17/18.92584/100.93142) 

Hotel คุ้มเวียงพิงค์ รีสอร์ท · Pa Laeo Luang 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.95087&mlon=100.92125#map=17/18.95087/100.92125) 

Mall ทรัพย์ธนะวงศ์ขนส่ง · Pa Kha 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.08622&mlon=100.80949#map=17/19.08622/100.80949) 

School โรงเรียนป่าแลวหลวงวิทยา · Pa Laeo Luang 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.93810&mlon=100.93518#map=17/18.93810/100.93518) 

College โรงเรียนบ้านยู้ · Chom Phra 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.09445&mlon=100.84385#map=17/19.09445/100.84385) 

Police station สถานีตำรวจภูธรอวน จ.น่าน · Uan 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.98681&mlon=100.93859#map=17/18.98681/100.93859) 

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 Pa Laeo Luang

Places mapped inside Pa Laeo Luang in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals2
- Hotels7
- Schools1
- Restaurants6

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 Santi Suk

- Du Phong
- Phong

## Quick answers

- Where is Pa Laeo Luang?In Santi Suk, Nan Province, Thailand
- What borders Pa Laeo Luang?Bo, Du Phong, Mueang Chang, Phong, Tan Chum and Uan
- What is there to see in Pa Laeo Luang?Wua Poeng, Tat Luang Waterfalls, Curve number 3, Nan Riverside Art Gallery
- What time zone is Pa Laeo Luang in?UTC+7
- What currency is used in Pa Laeo Luang?Baht (THB)
- What language is spoken in Pa Laeo Luang?Thai, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Pa Laeo Luang?12 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Pa Laeo Luang?Settlements lie between 240 m and 418 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Pa Laeo Luang?5 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Pa Laeo Luang?Doi Luang (639 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Pa Laeo Luang?October to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Pa Laeo Luang?โรงบาลส่งเสริมสุขภาพตำบลป่าแลวหลวง, about 2.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Pa Laeo Luang?ธกส.สันติสุข, about 4.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Pa Laeo Luang?Bangkok Bank, about 23 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Pa Laeo Luang?ปั้มptสันติสุข, about 4.0 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Pa Laeo Luang?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Pa Laeo Luang?TH551102 (OCHA common operational dataset)