Rivers of Thailand

Basin Chi

Chi River

แม่น้ำชี

Rises in the Phetchabun Mountains in Chaiyaphum province and flows through Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Yasothon and Si Sa Ket. It joins the Mun River before reaching the city of Ubon Ratchathani. It is often described as the longest river that flows entirely within Thailand.

Map of the Chi RiverKhon KaenUbon RatchathaniNakhon Ratchasima
The dark line is this river; the mid-blue lines are its named tributaries.

Key facts

Length
about 1,030 kmMeasured along the river on this map; official figures can differ with the method used
Source
Chaiyaphum province
Flows into
Mun River, Roi Et province
Basin
Chi
Provinces (9)
Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham, Kalasin, Roi Et, Yasothon, Ubon Ratchathani, Si Sa Ket
Tributaries on the map
Phong RiverPao RiverYang River

Chi River water level today

24 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
Mun 9Mueang Surin District, Surin137.75105%Over the bank29 Sep 2026, 19:50
Chi 11Khueang Nai District, Ubon Ratchathani114.6381%High29 Sep 2026, 19:50
บ้านฟ้าหยาดMaha Chana Chai District, Yasothon119.7081%High29 Sep 2026, 19:00
ประปายโสธรMueang Yasothon District, Yasothon123.3177%High29 Sep 2026, 19:00
บ้านหนองอ้อBan Khwao District, Chaiyaphum206.9576%High29 Sep 2026, 19:00
บ้านเขื่องในKhueang Nai District, Ubon Ratchathani115.1071%High29 Sep 2026, 19:00
Chi 1Ban Khwao District, Chaiyaphum207.9869%Normal29 Sep 2026, 19:50
บ้านหลุมดินChom Phra District, Surin126.4768%Normal29 Sep 2026, 19:00
บ้านโนนเชือกChatturat District, Chaiyaphum192.3166%Normal29 Sep 2026, 19:00
บ้านท่านางเลื่อนChonnabot District, Khon Kaen157.6465%Normal29 Sep 2026, 19:00
บ้านค่ายNoen Sa-nga District, Chaiyaphum182.3963%Normal29 Sep 2026, 19:00
Chi 5Chonnabot District, Khon Kaen157.1163%Normal29 Sep 2026, 19:50
บ้านม่วงลาดChanghan District, Roi Et133.4157%Normal29 Sep 2026, 19:00
บ้านท่าสะแบงThung Khao Luang District, Roi Et126.6555%Normal29 Sep 2026, 19:00
บ้านกุดกว้างMueang Khon Kaen District, Khon Kaen147.4553%Normal29 Sep 2026, 19:00
Chi 6Mueang Khon Kaen District, Khon Kaen147.4652%Normal29 Sep 2026, 19:50
บ้านธวัชดินแดงThawat Buri District, Roi Et127.1251%Normal29 Sep 2026, 19:00
Chi 3Mueang Chaiyaphum District, Chaiyaphum181.2350%Normal29 Sep 2026, 19:50
แม่น้ำชี บ้านหินกองPhra Yuen District, Khon Kaen148.1742%Normal29 Sep 2026, 19:00
บ้านดอนขนวนKosum Phisai District, Maha Sarakham142.6541%Normal29 Sep 2026, 19:00
Mueang Maha SarakhamMueang Maha Sarakham District, Maha Sarakham137.7337%Normal29 Sep 2026, 19:50
บ้านแก่งโกMueang Chaiyaphum District, Chaiyaphum168.6335%Normal29 Sep 2026, 19:00
บ้านดินดำMueang Maha Sarakham District, Maha Sarakham137.9332%Normal29 Sep 2026, 19:00
แม่น้ำชี ฝายมหาสารคาม(เหนือ)Kosum Phisai District, Maha Sarakham138.03-19%Critically low29 Sep 2026, 19:00

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

Frequently asked questions

Which provinces does the Chi River flow through?
The Chi River flows through 9 provinces: Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham, Kalasin, Roi Et, Yasothon, Ubon Ratchathani and Si Sa Ket.
How long is the Chi River?
The Chi River is about 1,030 km long, measured along the river on this map. Official figures can differ slightly with the method used.
Where does the Chi River come from?
The Chi River rises in Chaiyaphum province.
Which river does the Chi River flow into?
The Chi River flows into the Mun River in Roi Et province.
What is the Chi River water level today?
Of 24 gauging stations, 1 are over the bank and 5 have high water. Data as of 29 Sep 2026, 19:50.
What is the Chi River called in Thai?
In Thai the Chi River is แม่น้ำชี.

Other rivers in the Chi basin

Phong RiverChoen RiverPhrom RiverPao RiverYang River