Rivers of Thailand

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.

Map of the Phong RiverKhon KaenUbol Ratana Dam
The dark line is this river; the mid-blue lines are its named tributaries.

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

7 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
น้ำพอง บ้านผานกเค้า (E.29)Phu Kradueng District, Loei231.5651%Normal29 Sep 2026, 19:00
บ้านผานกเค้าPhu Kradueng District, Loei232.1740%Normal29 Sep 2026, 19:00
น้ำพอง อ.สีชมพูSi Chomphu District, Khon Kaen194.3936%Normal29 Sep 2026, 19:00
ลำน้ำพอง (เหนือฝายหนองหวาย)Nam Phong District, Khon Kaen162.7031%Normal29 Sep 2026, 19:00
ลำน้ำพอง โรงเรียนลำน้ำพองNam Phong District, Khon Kaen147.4826%Low29 Sep 2026, 19:00
Mueang Khon KaenMueang Khon Kaen District, Khon Kaen147.3824%Low29 Sep 2026, 19:50
บ้านท่าเม่าNam Phong District, Khon Kaen151.6911%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 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 7 gauging stations, 0 are over the bank and 0 have high water. Data as of 29 Sep 2026, 19:50.
What is the Phong River called in Thai?
In Thai the Phong River is ลำน้ำพอง.

Other rivers in the Chi basin

Chi RiverChoen RiverPhrom RiverPao RiverYang River