Basin Chi
Phong River
ลำน้ำพอง
A tributary of the Chi River that rises near Phu Kradueng in Loei province and flows through Khon Kaen province. It is the site of the Ubol Ratana Dam.
Key facts
- Length
- about 355 kmMeasured along the river on this map; official figures can differ with the method used
- Source
- Loei province
- Flows into
- Chi River, Nong Bua Lam Phu province
- Basin
- Chi
- Provinces (5)
- Loei, Phetchabun, Khon Kaen, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Maha Sarakham
- Tributaries on the map
- Choen River
- Dams on the river
- Ubol Ratana Dam
Phong River water level today
4 automatic gauging stations on this river, highest water relative to the bank first. As of 15 Nov 2026, 01:30
| Station | Location | Level (m MSL) | Of bank-full | Status | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mueang Khon Kaen | Mueang Khon Kaen District, Khon Kaen | 146.87 | 19% | Low | 15 Nov 2026, 01:30 |
| น้ำพอง อ.สีชมพู | Si Chomphu District, Khon Kaen | 192.14 | 16% | Low | 15 Nov 2026, 01:00 |
| บ้านผานกเค้า | Phu Kradueng District, Loei | 229.48 | 15% | Low | 14 Nov 2026, 18:00 |
| บ้านท่าเม่า | Nam Phong District, Khon Kaen | 151.88 | 13% | Low | 14 Nov 2026, 18:00 |
Data from the National Hydroinformatics Data Center (ThaiWater), HII, refreshed every 10 minutes
Frequently asked questions
- Which provinces does the Phong River flow through?
- The Phong River flows through 5 provinces: Loei, Phetchabun, Khon Kaen, Nong Bua Lam Phu and Maha Sarakham.
- How long is the Phong River?
- The Phong River is about 355 km long, measured along the river on this map. Official figures can differ slightly with the method used.
- Where does the Phong River come from?
- The Phong River rises in Loei province.
- Which river does the Phong River flow into?
- The Phong River flows into the Chi River in Nong Bua Lam Phu province.
- Which dams are on the Phong River?
- Dams on the Phong River on this map: Ubol Ratana Dam.
- What is the Phong River water level today?
- Of 4 gauging stations, 0 are over the bank and 0 have high water. Data as of 15 Nov 2026, 01:30.
- What is the Phong River called in Thai?
- In Thai the Phong River is ลำน้ำพอง.