# Nam Kum Subdistrict, Nakhon Thai, Phitsanulok Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phitsanulok/nakhon-thai/nam-kum/ Subdistrict · Nakhon Thai # Nam Kum Nam Kum is a subdistrict (tambon) of Thailand in Nakhon Thai, Phitsanulok Province. It covers **141.0 km²**. 7 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 5 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 141km² - 5mapped services - 417 mtypical elevation ## Where is Nam Kum? Nam Kum lies in [Nakhon Thai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phitsanulok/nakhon-thai/), [Phitsanulok Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phitsanulok/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 9 other subdistricts: [Bo Phak](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phitsanulok/chat-trakan/bo-phak/), [Chat Trakan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phitsanulok/chat-trakan/chat-trakan/), [Lao Ko Hok](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/loei/na-haeo/lao-ko-hok/), [Na Bua](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phitsanulok/nakhon-thai/na-bua/), [Na Haeo](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/loei/na-haeo/na-haeo/), [Na Mala](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/loei/na-haeo/na-mala/), [Na Phueng](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/loei/na-haeo/na-phueng/), [Nakhon Chum](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phitsanulok/nakhon-thai/nakhon-chum/) and [Saeng Pha](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/loei/na-haeo/saeng-pha/). By area it is the 726th largest of 7,425 subdistricts in Thailand. It covers 6.0% of [Nakhon Thai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phitsanulok/nakhon-thai/). The centre of Nam Kum is about 407 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 33 km from Nakhon Thai, the main town of Nakhon Thai. The centre point is at 17.3965° N, 100.8673° E. Local names: น้ำกุ่ม . 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 Nam Kum ### Nearby, outside Nam Kum - Namtok Chat Trakan National Park · national park, Nakhon Chum6.2 km - จุดถนนสูงสุด · attraction, Lao Ko Hok11 km - Belakobak · viewpoint, Lao Ko Hok11 km - Wang Tat Waterfall · waterfall, Saeng Pha13 km - Chang Tok Waterfall · waterfall, Saeng Pha14 km - Khing Waterfall · attraction, Saeng Pha14 km - Pha Kho Waterfall · attraction, Saeng Pha16 km - Noen Viewpoint 1408 · viewpoint, Saeng Pha18 km - Phu Suan Sai National Park · national park, Saeng Pha19 km - Natural Trail Through Phu Suan Sai NP · viewpoint, Saeng Pha19 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: Nam Kum - 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 - Phetchabun Airport (PHY)87 km - Loei Airport (LOE)91 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 05:41) and shortest in Dec (about 11.1 hours, sunrise around 06:38, 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 2026-11-02](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 Nam Kum Open gazetteers list **7 villages, towns and localities** in Nam Kum. Settlements here lie between about 407 m and 780 m above sea level (median 417 m). - Ban Bung Pham - Ban Na Faek - Ban Na Hin - Ban Na Wong Khong - Ban Nam Kum - Ban Pong Bia - Ban Pong So 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 Nam Kum Named natural and historic features inside Nam Kum, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 7 rivers and streams; 1 waterfall. - Huai Chum Phuk - Huai Lang Pha - Huai Na Saeng - Huai Sam Thong - Nam Khu - Nam Luang - Nam Phae - Nam Tok Pha Khu Kham ### Hills and mountains 8 mountains. - Phu Khat · 1,275 m - Phu Thok · 1,203 m - Phu Kai Hoi · 1,077 m - Phu Laen Khao · 1,022 m - Khao Pha Bang · 880 m - Phu Klang · 829 m - Khao Pha Nok · 672 m - Khao Rup Khon · 618 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 Nam Kum and the best time to visit Using the climate of Nakhon Thai, the warmest month is Apr (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Dec (20 °C), after allowing for this place being about 170 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 1,223 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (236 mm) and the driest Dec (9 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to March**. - 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 34 Apr 29 67 May 27 168 Jun 26 161 Jul 25 171 Aug 24 220 Sep 24 236 Oct 24 114 Nov 22 21 Dec 20 9 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Nam Kum Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital รพ.สต.น้ำกุ่ม · Nam Kum 5.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=17.34825&mlon=100.85760#map=17/17.34825/100.85760) Bank ธนาคารหมู่บ้านน้ำทวน · Na Bua 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=17.19254&mlon=100.89022#map=17/17.19254/100.89022) ATM ธนาคารเพื่อการเกษตรและสหกรณ์ฯ · Pa Daeng 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=17.27233&mlon=100.60653#map=17/17.27233/100.60653) Petrol pump วัดป่าสมานชัย บ.นาปอ · Saeng Pha 9.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=17.46792&mlon=100.91687#map=17/17.46792/100.91687) Hotel โครงการพัฒนาเพื่อความมั่นคงพื้นที่ ภูขัด ภูเมี่ยง ภูสอยดาว 2 จังหวัดเลย · Na Haeo 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=17.43330&mlon=100.96700#map=17/17.43330/100.96700) Mall พวงทองพืชผล · Na Phueng 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=17.42634&mlon=101.04964#map=17/17.42634/101.04964) School Ban Na Faek · Nam Kum 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=17.36999&mlon=100.87542#map=17/17.36999/100.87542) College ศูนย์การเรียนรู้ มศว นาแห้ว จังหวัดเลย · Na Haeo 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=17.49068&mlon=101.06171#map=17/17.49068/101.06171) Police station Nahaeo police station · Na Haeo 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=17.48742&mlon=101.06852#map=17/17.48742/101.06852) 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 Nam Kum Places mapped inside Nam Kum in open map data, by type. - Hospitals1 - Schools3 - Restaurants1 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 Nakhon Thai - Ban Phrao - Ban Yaeng - Bo Pho - Huai Hia - Na Bua - Nakhon Chum - Nakhon Thai - Noen Phoem - Nong Kathao - Yang Klon ## Quick answers - Where is Nam Kum?In Nakhon Thai, Phitsanulok Province, Thailand - What borders Nam Kum?Bo Phak, Chat Trakan, Lao Ko Hok, Na Bua, Na Haeo, Na Mala, Na Phueng, Nakhon Chum and Saeng Pha - What is there to see in Nam Kum?Namtok Chat Trakan National Park, จุดถนนสูงสุด, Belakobak, Wang Tat Waterfall - What time zone is Nam Kum in?UTC+7 - What currency is used in Nam Kum?Baht (THB) - What language is spoken in Nam Kum?Thai, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Nam Kum?7 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Nam Kum?Settlements lie between 407 m and 780 m - What is the highest point in Nam Kum?Phu Khat (1,275 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Nam Kum?October to March - Where is the nearest hospital to Nam Kum?รพ.สต.น้ำกุ่ม, about 5.5 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Nam Kum?ธนาคารหมู่บ้านน้ำทวน, about 23 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Nam Kum?ธนาคารเพื่อการเกษตรและสหกรณ์ฯ, about 31 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Nam Kum?วัดป่าสมานชัย บ.นาปอ, about 9.5 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Nam Kum?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Nam Kum?TH650207 (OCHA common operational dataset)