Subdistrict · Mueang Surin
# Tha Sawang

Tha Sawang is a subdistrict (tambon) of Thailand in Mueang Surin, Surin Province. It covers 81.6 km². 37 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 26 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 81.6 km²
- 26 mapped services
- 146 m typical elevation

## Where is Tha Sawang?

Tha Sawang lies in Mueang Surin, Surin Province, Thailand. It borders 7 other subdistricts: Chum Saeng, Kae Yai, Kho Kho, Lamduan, Na Di, Nok Mueang and Nong Teng. By area it is the 1780th largest of 7,425 subdistricts in Thailand. It covers 7.5% of Mueang Surin. The centre of Tha Sawang is about 345 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 9.6 km from Surin, the main town of Mueang Surin. The centre point is at 14.9592° N, 103.4534° E. Local names: ท่าสว่าง.

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

## Things to see in and around Tha Sawang

### Nearby, outside Tha Sawang
- Saran water park · attraction, Nok Mueang 8.1 km
- elephant · memorial, Nai Mueang 8.7 km
- Phraya Surin Phakdi Si Narong Changwang (Pum) Monument · monument, Nai Mueang 9.8 km
- Erawan · monument, Nok Mueang 11 km
- Surin National Museum · museum, Chaniang 13 km
- อ่างเก็บน้ำห้วยเสนง · viewpoint, Nok Mueang 17 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: Tha Sawang
- 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
- Surin Airport (PXR) · Surin 11 km
- Buri Ram Airport (BFV) · Buriram 37 km

### Nearest railway station

Lam Chi (Kho Kho), about 7.4 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:36) and shortest in Dec (about 11.2 hours, sunrise around 06:23, sunset around 17:38).

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 Tha Sawang

Open gazetteers list 37 villages, towns and localities in Tha Sawang. Settlements here lie between about 141 m and 150 m above sea level (median 146 m).
- Ban A Mong
- Ban Ankan
- Ban Chabok
- Ban Chakae Kon
- Ban Chakae Saraeng
- Ban Fak Huai
- Ban Hin Pun
- Ban Ka Ko
- Ban Kan Chan
- Ban Kan Saeng
- Ban Kaphoe Sakuam
- Ban Khok Cha
- Ban Khok Krang
- Ban Khok Maka
- Ban Khok Padiak
- Ban Khok Phet
- Ban Khok Pling
- Ban Khok Samrong
- Ban Khok Sawai
- Ban Khok Ta
- Ban Khok Yang
- Ban Khwao
- Ban La-o
- Ban Nong Khon
- Ban Nong Pling
- Ban Nong Prue
- Ban Nong Rum
- Ban Nong Yang
- Ban Raphao
- Ban Rayong
- Ban Sala
- Ban Samrong
- Ban Sompoi
- Ban Ta Baen
- Ban Ta Ke
- Ban Tha Sawang
- Ban Tha Sawang Silk Weaving Village

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Tha Sawang

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

### Water

2 rivers and streams.
- Huai Kan
- Huai Saneng

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 Tha Sawang and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Mueang Surin, the warmest month is Apr (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Dec (24 °C). About 1,412 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (281 mm) and the driest Dec (4 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are October to February.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 25 | 7 |
| Feb | 28 | 9 |
| Mar | 30 | 43 |
| Apr | 31 | 75 |
| May | 29 | 176 |
| Jun | 27 | 180 |
| Jul | 27 | 236 |
| Aug | 26 | 262 |
| Sep | 26 | 281 |
| Oct | 26 | 115 |
| Nov | 25 | 22 |
| Dec | 24 | 4 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Tha Sawang
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | สถานีอนามัยบ้านสำโรง - โคกเพชร · Tha Sawang | 2.1 km | Map |
| Bank | เคแอนด์บี เทรดดิ้ง · Nok Mueang | 8.0 km | Map |
| ATM | Atm กสิกรไทย สุรินทร์ พลาซ่า · Nai Mueang | 8.6 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Esso · Tha Sawang | 2.4 km | Map |
| Hotel | ช้างรวยรีสอร์ท สุรินทร์ · Tha Sawang | 2.4 km | Map |
| Mall | เทสโก้โลตัสสาขา 3214 นอกเมืองสุรินทร์ · Nok Mueang | 8.1 km | Map |
| School | โรงเรียนบ้านสำโรง · Tha Sawang | 1.8 km | Map |
| College | มหาวิทยาลัยรามคำแหง สาขาวิทยบริการ · Tha Sawang | 5.0 km | Map |
| Police station | Rtp Cyber Village ภ.จว.สุรินทร์ · Nai Mueang | 9.1 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 Tha Sawang

Places mapped inside Tha Sawang in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 3
- Petrol pumps 1
- Hotels 1
- Schools 5
- Colleges and universities 1
- Restaurants 15

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 Mueang Surin
- Bu Ruesi
- Chaniang
- Ka Ko
- Kae Yai
- Kho Kho
- Mueang Thi
- Na Bua
- Na Di
- Nai Mueang
- Nok Mueang
- Phia Ram
- Ram
- Salaeng Phan
- Salak Dai
- Samrong
- Sawai
- Ta-Ong
- Tang Chai
- Then Mi
- Trasaeng

## Quick answers
- Where is Tha Sawang? In Mueang Surin, Surin Province, Thailand
- What borders Tha Sawang? Chum Saeng, Kae Yai, Kho Kho, Lamduan, Na Di, Nok Mueang and Nong Teng
- What is there to see in Tha Sawang? Saran water park, elephant, Phraya Surin Phakdi Si Narong Changwang (Pum) Monument, Erawan
- What time zone is Tha Sawang in? UTC+7
- What currency is used in Tha Sawang? Baht (THB)
- What language is spoken in Tha Sawang? Thai, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Tha Sawang? 37 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Tha Sawang? Settlements lie between 141 m and 150 m
- What is the best time to visit Tha Sawang? October to February
- Where is the nearest hospital to Tha Sawang? สถานีอนามัยบ้านสำโรง - โคกเพชร, about 2.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Tha Sawang? เคแอนด์บี เทรดดิ้ง, about 8.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Tha Sawang? Atm กสิกรไทย สุรินทร์ พลาซ่า, about 8.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Tha Sawang? Esso, about 2.4 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Tha Sawang? 3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Tha Sawang? 1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Tha Sawang? TH320105 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Subdistrict
- Area: 81.6 km²
- P-code: TH320105
- District: Mueang Surin

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/surin/mueang-surin/tha-sawang/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.