# Chang Raek Subdistrict, Bang Saphan Noi – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/prachuap-khiri-khan/bang-saphan-noi/chang-raek/

Subdistrict · Bang Saphan Noi 

# Chang Raek

Chang Raek is a subdistrict (tambon) of Thailand in Bang Saphan Noi, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. It covers **278.2 km²**. 18 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 35 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 278km²
- 35mapped services
- 87 mtypical elevation

## Where is Chang Raek?

Chang Raek lies in [Bang Saphan Noi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/prachuap-khiri-khan/bang-saphan-noi/), [Prachuap Khiri Khan Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/prachuap-khiri-khan/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 5 other subdistricts: [Bang Saphan](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/prachuap-khiri-khan/bang-saphan-noi/bang-saphan/), [Chaiyarat](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/prachuap-khiri-khan/bang-saphan-noi/chaiyarat/), [Pak Phraek](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/prachuap-khiri-khan/bang-saphan-noi/pak-phraek/), [Sai Thong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/prachuap-khiri-khan/bang-saphan-noi/sai-thong/) and [Thong Mongkhon](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/prachuap-khiri-khan/bang-saphan/thong-mongkhon/). By area it is the 221st largest of 7,425 subdistricts in Thailand. It covers 39.9% of [Bang Saphan Noi](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/prachuap-khiri-khan/bang-saphan-noi/). The centre of Chang Raek is about 320 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 15 km from Bang Saphan Noi, the main town of Bang Saphan Noi. The centre point is at 11.1201° N, 99.3141° E. Local names: ช้างแรก .

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 Chang Raek

### Nearby, outside Chang Raek

- Sai Khu Waterfall · waterfall, Thong Mongkhon14 km
- View To Say Ku Waterfal · viewpoint, Thong Mongkhon14 km
- Huay Namsub Forest Park · nature reserve, Thong Mongkhon16 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: Chang Raek

- 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

- Chumphon Airport (CJM) · Chumphon46 km
- Kawthoung Airport (KAW) · Kawthoung146 km

### Nearest railway station

Huai Sak (Sai Thong), about 15 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.8 hours, sunrise around 05:59) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:33, sunset around 18:02).

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 Chang Raek

Open gazetteers list **18 villages, towns and localities** in Chang Raek. Settlements here lie between about 37 m and 278 m above sea level (median 87 m).

- Ban Chang Raek
- Ban Chong Lom
- Ban Hin Pit
- Ban Hit Pit
- Ban Huai Bua Kaeo
- Ban Huai Riang
- Ban Kanao
- Ban Khiri Lom
- Ban Khlong Toei
- Ban Noen Santi
- Ban Nong Chan Hom
- Ban Pong Din Dam
- Ban Pong Kha
- Ban Rai Bon
- Ban Rai Nai
- Ban Si Nakhon
- Ban Tamru
- Ban Thammarat

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 Chang Raek

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

### Water

5 reservoirs and tanks; 3 rivers and streams; 1 waterfall.

- Ang Kep Nam Ban Pong Kha
- Ang Kep Nam Chong Lom
- Ang Kep Nam Huai Hin Ron
- Ang Kep Nam Raek
- Huai Chang Raek
- Huai Khanan
- Khlong Nam Dam
- Nam Tok Pak Khlong Tha Sae
- Sa Wat Nong Chan Hom

### Hills and mountains

7 mountains; 6 hills.

- Khao Katha Khrop · 706 m
- Khao Pak Khlong Tanao · 546 m
- Khao Daen Noi · 480 m
- Khao Toei Lek · 446 m
- Khao Daen Noi · 379 m
- Khao Daen Yai · 373 m
- Khao Wang Tabaek · 373 m
- Khao Phu Nam Khem · 284 m
- Khao Nam Tao · 252 m
- Khao Toei Lek · 251 m
- Khao Din · 168 m
- Khao Kluai · 156 m
- Khao Nam · 129 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 Chang Raek and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Bang Saphan Noi, the warmest month is Apr (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (25 °C). About 2,040 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (262 mm) and the driest Feb (32 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to March**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 89 

Feb 26 32 

Mar 27 92 

Apr 28 92 

May 28 212 

Jun 27 232 

Jul 26 251 

Aug 26 231 

Sep 26 230 

Oct 26 262 

Nov 26 208 

Dec 25 108 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Chang Raek

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital โรงพยาบาลส่งเสริมสุขภาพตำบลบ้านศรีนคร · Chang Raek 7.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.13614&mlon=99.37955#map=17/11.13614/99.37955) 

Bank สหกรณ์เครดิตยูเนี่ยนช่องลมพัฒนา จำกัด · Chang Raek 5.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.12314&mlon=99.36575#map=17/11.12314/99.36575) 

ATM ธนาคารเพื่อการเกษตรและสหกรณ์ฯ · Bang Saphan 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.08496&mlon=99.45516#map=17/11.08496/99.45516) 

Petrol pump PT with Max Camp · Chang Raek 7.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.08303&mlon=99.37011#map=17/11.08303/99.37011) 

Hotel โรงแรมขุนเขารีสอร์ทประจวบคีรีขันธ์ · Chang Raek 6.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.11983&mlon=99.36990#map=17/11.11983/99.36990) 

Mall ตลาดนัดสามแยกบางสะพานน้อย · Chang Raek 8.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.07224&mlon=99.37450#map=17/11.07224/99.37450) 

School โรงเรียนมูลนิธิศึกษา · Chang Raek 5.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.10822&mlon=99.36295#map=17/11.10822/99.36295) 

College ศูนย์อาชีวะอาสา วิทยาลัยการอาชีพบางสะพาน จังหวัดประจวบคีรีขันธ์ · Thong Mongkhon 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.23631&mlon=99.43529#map=17/11.23631/99.43529) 

Police station สภ.บางสะพาน จว.ประจวบคีรีขันธ์ · Bang Saphan 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=11.11670&mlon=99.45000#map=17/11.11670/99.45000) 

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 Chang Raek

Places mapped inside Chang Raek in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals4
- Banks3
- Petrol pumps8
- Hotels3
- Shopping malls1
- Schools2
- Restaurants14

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 Bang Saphan Noi

- Bang Saphan
- Chaiyarat
- Pak Phraek
- Sai Thong

## Quick answers

- Where is Chang Raek?In Bang Saphan Noi, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, Thailand
- What borders Chang Raek?Bang Saphan, Chaiyarat, Pak Phraek, Sai Thong and Thong Mongkhon
- What is there to see in Chang Raek?Sai Khu Waterfall, View To Say Ku Waterfal, Huay Namsub Forest Park
- What time zone is Chang Raek in?UTC+7
- What currency is used in Chang Raek?Baht (THB)
- What language is spoken in Chang Raek?Thai, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Chang Raek?18 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Chang Raek?Settlements lie between 37 m and 278 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Chang Raek?5 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Chang Raek?Khao Katha Khrop (706 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Chang Raek?December to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Chang Raek?โรงพยาบาลส่งเสริมสุขภาพตำบลบ้านศรีนคร, about 7.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Chang Raek?สหกรณ์เครดิตยูเนี่ยนช่องลมพัฒนา จำกัด, about 5.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Chang Raek?ธนาคารเพื่อการเกษตรและสหกรณ์ฯ, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Chang Raek?PT with Max Camp, about 7.4 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Chang Raek?4 mapped
- How many banks are in Chang Raek?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Chang Raek?8 mapped
- What is the P-code of Chang Raek?TH770504 (OCHA common operational dataset)