Rivers of Thailand

Basin Ping

Ping River

แม่น้ำปิง

One of the four main northern tributaries (Ping, Wang, Yom and Nan). It rises at Doi Thuai in the Phi Pan Nam Range, Chiang Dao district, Chiang Mai province. It flows through Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Tak and Kamphaeng Phet, then joins the Nan River at Nakhon Sawan. It is dammed by the Bhumibol Dam in Tak province.

Map of the Ping RiverNakhon SawanChiang MaiBhumibol Dam
The dark line is this river; the mid-blue lines are its named tributaries.

Key facts

Length
about 760 kmMeasured along the river on this map; official figures can differ with the method used
Source
Chiang Mai province
Flows into
Chao Phraya River, Nakhon Sawan province
Basin
Ping
Provinces (5)
Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Nakhon Sawan
Dams on the river
Bhumibol Dam

Ping River water level today

20 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
หน้าวัดศรีภิรมย์Khlong Khlung District, Kamphaeng Phet56.6788%High29 Sep 2026, 19:00
Ping 4Khanu Woralaksaburi District, Kamphaeng Phet44.4586%High29 Sep 2026, 19:50
บ้านท่างิ้วBanphot Phisai District, Nakhon Sawan36.9182%High29 Sep 2026, 19:00
Ping 5Kao Liao District, Nakhon Sawan30.4680%High29 Sep 2026, 19:50
ต.ในเมืองMueang Kamphaeng Phet District, Kamphaeng Phet75.4878%High29 Sep 2026, 19:00
บ้านแสนตอKhanu Woralaksaburi District, Kamphaeng Phet44.4576%High29 Sep 2026, 19:00
บ้านสบสอยChom Thong District, Chiang Mai265.2974%High29 Sep 2026, 17:00
Ping 2Wang Chao District, Tak100.6474%High29 Sep 2026, 19:50
บ้านสบแปะChom Thong District, Chiang Mai261.3968%Normal29 Sep 2026, 19:00
Ping 3Mueang Kamphaeng Phet District, Kamphaeng Phet83.0063%Normal29 Sep 2026, 19:50
Mueang Kamphaeng Phet (P7A)Mueang Kamphaeng Phet District, Kamphaeng Phet75.2363%Normal29 Sep 2026, 19:50
บ้านแม่แตMae Rim District, Chiang Mai316.4361%Normal29 Sep 2026, 19:00
สะพานนวรัฐMueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai302.0857%Normal29 Sep 2026, 19:00
Chiang Mai 2Hot District, Chiang Mai258.0556%Normal29 Sep 2026, 19:50
สะพานวงแหวนรอบ 3Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai303.8148%Normal29 Sep 2026, 19:00
บ้านท่าแคMueang Tak District, Tak105.5040%Normal29 Sep 2026, 19:00
Ping 1Ban Tak District, Tak119.1938%Normal29 Sep 2026, 19:50
Chiang Mai 4Chiang Dao District, Chiang Mai379.3034%Normal29 Sep 2026, 19:50
Chiang Mai 1San Sai District, Chiang Mai315.4128%Low29 Sep 2026, 19:50
บ้านย่านรีSam Ngao District, Tak129.0722%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 Ping River flow through?
The Ping River flows through 5 provinces: Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet and Nakhon Sawan.
How long is the Ping River?
The Ping River is about 760 km long, measured along the river on this map. Official figures can differ slightly with the method used.
Where does the Ping River come from?
The Ping River rises in Chiang Mai province.
Which river does the Ping River flow into?
The Ping River flows into the Chao Phraya River in Nakhon Sawan province.
Which dams are on the Ping River?
Dams on the Ping River on this map: Bhumibol Dam.
What is the Ping River water level today?
Of 20 gauging stations, 0 are over the bank and 8 have high water. Data as of 29 Sep 2026, 19:50.
What is the Ping River called in Thai?
In Thai the Ping River is แม่น้ำปิง.

Other rivers in the Ping basin

Mae Taeng RiverMae Ngat RiverKuang RiverMae Chaem RiverLi RiverMae Tuen RiverKhlong Suan Mak