Rivers of Thailand

Basin Kok

Kok River

แม่น้ำกก

Rises in Shan State, Myanmar, and enters Thailand in Mae Ai district, Chiang Mai province. It flows through the city of Chiang Rai and into the Mekong River in Chiang Saen district.

Map of the Kok RiverChiang Rai
The dark line is this river; the mid-blue lines are its named tributaries.

Key facts

Length
about 160 kmMeasured along the river on this map; official figures can differ with the method used
Source
Chiang Mai province
Flows into
Mekong River, Chiang Rai province
Basin
Kok
Provinces (2)
Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai
Tributaries on the map
Fang RiverMae Lao River

Kok River water level today

3 automatic gauging stations on this river, highest water relative to the bank first. As of 29 Sep 2026, 21:50

StationLocationLevel (m MSL)Of bank-fullStatusMeasured
Chiang Mai 3Mae Ai District, Chiang Mai446.1063%Normal29 Sep 2026, 21:50
Kok1Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai389.3824%Low29 Sep 2026, 21:50
Chaing Rai 5Chiang Saen District, Chiang Rai356.7016%Low29 Sep 2026, 21:50

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

Frequently asked questions

Which provinces does the Kok River flow through?
The Kok River flows through 2 provinces: Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai.
How long is the Kok River?
The Kok River is about 160 km long, measured along the river on this map. Official figures can differ slightly with the method used.
Where does the Kok River come from?
The Kok River rises in Chiang Mai province.
Which river does the Kok River flow into?
The Kok River flows into the Mekong River in Chiang Rai province.
What is the Kok River water level today?
Of 3 gauging stations, 0 are over the bank and 0 have high water. Data as of 29 Sep 2026, 21:50.
What is the Kok River called in Thai?
In Thai the Kok River is แม่น้ำกก.

Other rivers in the Kok basin

Fang RiverMae Lao River