Rivers of Thailand

Basin Chi

Choen River

ลำน้ำเชิญ

A river in Chaiyaphum and Khon Kaen provinces that flows into the Ubol Ratana Dam reservoir.

Map of the Choen River
The dark line is this river; the mid-blue lines are its named tributaries.

Key facts

Length
about 200 kmMeasured along the river on this map; official figures can differ with the method used
Source
Chaiyaphum province
Flows into
Phong River, Khon Kaen province
Basin
Chi
Provinces (3)
Phetchabun, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen
Tributaries on the map
Phrom River

Choen River water level today

2 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
บ้านโนนหันKhon San District, Chaiyaphum230.06101%Over the bank29 Sep 2026, 19:00
Kham Lamnam Choen Bridge (MitrPhol NongRuea)Nong Ruea District, Khon Kaen182.1887%High29 Sep 2026, 19:50

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

Frequently asked questions

Which provinces does the Choen River flow through?
The Choen River flows through 3 provinces: Phetchabun, Chaiyaphum and Khon Kaen.
How long is the Choen River?
The Choen River is about 200 km long, measured along the river on this map. Official figures can differ slightly with the method used.
Where does the Choen River come from?
The Choen River rises in Chaiyaphum province.
Which river does the Choen River flow into?
The Choen River flows into the Phong River in Khon Kaen province.
What is the Choen River water level today?
Of 2 gauging stations, 1 are over the bank and 1 have high water. Data as of 29 Sep 2026, 19:50.
What is the Choen River called in Thai?
In Thai the Choen River is ลำน้ำเชิญ.

Other rivers in the Chi basin

Chi RiverPhong RiverPhrom RiverPao RiverYang River