Rivers of Thailand

Basin Bang Pakong

Bang Pakong River

แม่น้ำบางปะกง

Formed where the Prachin Buri River and the Nakhon Nayok River meet. It flows through Chachoengsao province to the Gulf of Thailand in Bang Pakong district. The river mouth is known for Irrawaddy dolphins.

Map of the Bang Pakong RiverBang Pakong Diversion Dam
The dark line is this river; the mid-blue lines are its named tributaries.

Key facts

Length
about 120 kmMeasured along the river on this map; official figures can differ with the method used
Source
Prachin Buri province
Flows into
Gulf of Thailand, Chachoengsao province
Provinces (2)
Prachin Buri, Chachoengsao
Dams on the river
Bang Pakong Diversion Dam

Bang Pakong River water level today

7 automatic gauging stations on this river, highest water relative to the bank first. As of 29 Sep 2026, 19:50

StationLocationLevel (m MSL)Of bank-fullStatusMeasured
Prachinburi 2Mueang Prachin Buri District, Prachin Buri5.58117%Over the bank29 Sep 2026, 19:50
Prachinburi 5Si Maha Phot District, Prachin Buri9.02114%Over the bank29 Sep 2026, 19:50
บ้านทามSi Maha Phot District, Prachin Buri8.11111%Over the bank29 Sep 2026, 19:00
สะพานณรงค์ดำริMueang Prachin Buri District, Prachin Buri4.82107%Over the bank29 Sep 2026, 19:00
Bang Nam PriaoBang Nam Priao District, Chachoengsao2.11105%Over the bank29 Sep 2026, 19:50
Bangpakong 1Bang Pakong District, Chachoengsao1.0195%High29 Sep 2026, 19:50
Prachinburi 1Kabin Buri District, Prachin Buri-2.55-6%Critically low28 Sep 2026, 00:10

Data from the National Hydroinformatics Data Center (ThaiWater), HII, refreshed every 10 minutes

Frequently asked questions

Which provinces does the Bang Pakong River flow through?
The Bang Pakong River flows through 2 provinces: Prachin Buri and Chachoengsao.
How long is the Bang Pakong River?
The Bang Pakong River is about 120 km long, measured along the river on this map. Official figures can differ slightly with the method used.
Where does the Bang Pakong River come from?
The Bang Pakong River rises in Prachin Buri province.
Where does the Bang Pakong River reach the sea?
The Bang Pakong River flows into the Gulf of Thailand in Chachoengsao province.
Which dams are on the Bang Pakong River?
Dams on the Bang Pakong River on this map: Bang Pakong Diversion Dam.
What is the Bang Pakong River water level today?
Of 7 gauging stations, 5 are over the bank and 1 have high water. Data as of 29 Sep 2026, 19:50.
What is the Bang Pakong River called in Thai?
In Thai the Bang Pakong River is แม่น้ำบางปะกง.

Other rivers in the Bang Pakong basin

Nakhon Nayok River