Basin Chi
Pao River
ลำปาว
A tributary of the Chi River in Kalasin province, site of the Lam Pao Dam.
Key facts
- Length
- about 215 kmMeasured along the river on this map; official figures can differ with the method used
- Source
- Kalasin province
- Flows into
- Chi River, Roi Et province
- Basin
- Chi
- Provinces (3)
- Udon Thani, Kalasin, Roi Et
- Dams on the river
- Lam Pao Dam
Pao River water level today
3 automatic gauging stations on this river, highest water relative to the bank first. As of 29 Sep 2026, 19:50
| Station | Location | Level (m MSL) | Of bank-full | Status | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi 1-1 | Rong Kham District, Kalasin | 130.36 | 64% | Normal | 29 Sep 2026, 19:50 |
| บ้านวังหิน | Kamalasai District, Kalasin | 131.89 | 30% | Normal | 29 Sep 2026, 19:00 |
| บ้านหนองม่วง | Yang Talat District, Kalasin | 137.68 | 5% | Critically low | 29 Sep 2026, 19:00 |
Data from the National Hydroinformatics Data Center (ThaiWater), HII, refreshed every 10 minutes
Frequently asked questions
- Which provinces does the Pao River flow through?
- The Pao River flows through 3 provinces: Udon Thani, Kalasin and Roi Et.
- How long is the Pao River?
- The Pao River is about 215 km long, measured along the river on this map. Official figures can differ slightly with the method used.
- Where does the Pao River come from?
- The Pao River rises in Kalasin province.
- Which river does the Pao River flow into?
- The Pao River flows into the Chi River in Roi Et province.
- Which dams are on the Pao River?
- Dams on the Pao River on this map: Lam Pao Dam.
- What is the Pao River water level today?
- Of 3 gauging stations, 0 are over the bank and 0 have high water. Data as of 29 Sep 2026, 19:50.
- What is the Pao River called in Thai?
- In Thai the Pao River is ลำปาว.