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Chiang Saen, Thailand

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Chiang Saen is a small city in Chiang Rai, Thailand with a population of 10,807. Elevation: 1,224 ft (373 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

10,807 Population 36/sq mi density
1,224 ft Elevation 373 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
69.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Bangkok Timezone

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About Chiang Saen

Chiang Saen

Chiang Saen is an old city in Northern Thailand. Chiang Saen is the capital of the Chiang Saen district, which lies in the north of the Chiang Rai province.

People

Population10,807
Density36/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain69.1 in/yr
Sunny Days217/yr
Elevation1,224 ft (373 m)
Population10,807
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation1,224 ft (373 m)
Coordinates20.2751°, 100.0869°
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Country🇹🇭 Thailand
State / ProvinceChiang Rai
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation69.1 inches (1,756 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chiang Saen

Chiang Saen is a small city in Thailand (Chiang Rai) with a population of 10,807. The city sits at an elevation of 1,224 feet (373 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Bangkok.

Climate in Chiang Saen

Chiang Saen has an average annual temperature of 23.5°C (74°F). The hottest month is May (27.3°C), the coldest is Jan (18.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1285 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.3°C / 65°F 7.9° / 27.5° 27.0
Feb 20.3°C / 69°F 9.4° / 30.7° 27.8
Mar 24.1°C / 75°F 13° / 35.3° 12.9
Apr 26.6°C / 80°F 16.1° / 38.2° 70.7
May 27.3°C / 81°F 19.5° / 38.8° 119.5
Jun 26.1°C / 79°F 20.7° / 35.5° 170.8
Jul 25.7°C / 78°F 20.7° / 34.6° 206.9
Aug 25°C / 77°F 20.3° / 33° 332.8
Sep 25°C / 77°F 19.3° / 33.8° 172.9
Oct 23.4°C / 74°F 15.4° / 31.8° 100.5
Nov 21.3°C / 70°F 12.8° / 30.4° 33.5
Dec 18.5°C / 65°F 7.6° / 27.9° 9.4
Chiang Saen has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,224 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above Thailand avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,224 ft (373 m)
Area298.7 sq mi (773.7 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates20.2751°N, 100.0869°W
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.1"
82% above Thailand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 15.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

88 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 3, 2025.

Mar 24, 2011 27 km NNW of Tachilek, Myanmar M6.9 54 km
May 16, 2007 40 km NE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos M6.3 72 km
May 5, 2014 32 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand M6.1 82 km
Jul 21, 2022 53 km S of K?ng Tung, Myanmar M5.9 100 km
Mar 24, 2011 25 km NNW of Tachilek, Myanmar M5.7 53 km
Jun 23, 2007 114 km N of Tachilek, Myanmar M5.6 137 km
Jun 23, 2007 98 km WSW of Jinghong, China M5.4 143 km
Jan 19, 2000 73 km NE of Chiang Klang, Thailand M5.4 135 km
Sep 11, 1994 41 km NW of Mae Chai, Thailand M5.2 97 km
May 6, 2014 42 km SE of Fang, Thailand M5.0 97 km
Mar 25, 2011 29 km N of Tachilek, Myanmar M5.0 53 km
May 6, 2014 31 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand M5.0 80 km
Mar 26, 2011 40 km NE of Tachilek, Myanmar M5.0 51 km
Jul 21, 2022 58 km S of K?ng Tung, Myanmar M4.9 95 km
Jul 21, 2022 53 km S of K?ng Tung, Myanmar M4.9 99 km
May 6, 2013 24 km N of Tachilek, Myanmar M4.9 50 km
Mar 19, 2010 91 km SW of Jinghong, China M4.9 127 km
Jul 15, 1999 121 km NNW of Tachilek, Myanmar M4.8 149 km
Jun 28, 1999 114 km NNW of Tachilek, Myanmar M4.8 141 km
Jul 29, 2022 65 km S of K?ng Tung, Myanmar M4.8 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
March 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in
April 83°F (28°C) 3.6 in
May 83°F (29°C) 8.4 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 13.7 in
August 81°F (27°C) 15.2 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 10.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in
November 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in

Chiang Saen has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 69°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 69.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.2") and January the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Chiang Saen

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ban Pa Sak Noi School
Huai Nam Rak School
Chiang Saen Wit Haya Kom School
Chiang Saen Academy
Sob Ruak school
Yonok Witthaya School
Rajaprajanugroh 15 School
Patuengphittayanukun School
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Radio Stations near Chiang Saen

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bluewave 97 (CR) music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Chiang Saen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chiang Saen National Museum
House of Opium
Mekong Basin Civilization Museum
Mekong Basin Civilization Museum
Mekong Basin Civilization Museum
Museum of drugs
The Hall of Opium

Libraries in Chiang Saen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Mae Chan Public Library0.0
Pong khong library0.0

Farmers Markets in Chiang Saen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ban Tham Food Market
Ban Tham Morning Market
Covered Market
Covered Market
Jinwan Building Materials Center
Maekhum Market
Marketplace
Mueang Daeng Fresh Market
Myanmar Market
Starlight Night Market
Talat Chao
Tar Lot Market
ตลาดดอยเวา
ตลาดสดชุมชน บ้านศาลา
ຕະຫຼາດກະສິກໍາເຟີຍຊາງ 菲尚农贸市场

Hotels in Chiang Saen

24 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A Hotel Bugdet
AA
Anantara
Anantara Golden Triangle and Elephant Sanctuary
Angsuna
Athita The Hidden Court Chiang Sarn Boutique Hotel
Bangon
Bansaeo Garden And Resort
Buakham Tim Khong
De River Boutique Resort
Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Thailand
Greater Mekong Lodge
Hilltop Rooms
Hotel Hello Kitty with swimmin pool
Khiengdoi Bungalow
Khong river hotel
Life & Live
Mali Hotel
Reception - Anantara Golden Triangle and Elephant Sanctuary
Sabai@Chiang Saen
Sam Fung Khong
Serene
Siam Triangle
The Imperial Golden Triangle Resort

Restaurants in Chiang Saen

30 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aunt Long Restaurant
Bia Wan
Cham Ying
Chill Do View restaurant
Chom Khont Noodle Shop
FA Mai Restaurants
Famai Restaurant
food court
Foodcourt
Golden View
Huen Sabaidee
Huen Sabaidee Vietnamese Restaurant
Hut of love
Jinda's Kitchen
La Vallee
Lan Gae
Madoobar & Restaurant
Mekong Pizza
Moom Parlay
Narenthon
Nongnuch Bar BQ Buffet
Sriwan
Tawan Rimkhong
Thai Kitchen
Tiewfokodum
tok tok
Vegetarian place
Viang Yonok
จัามหญง
ສາມຫລ່ຽມທອງຄຳ

Cafes in Chiang Saen

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bliss coffee house
Cafe Amazon
Chewittitkong
Mongdoonam
Phangao Coffee Viewpoint
Take away coffee & tea
Viang Yonok
Wiang Kao

Monuments in Chiang Saen

4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ancient Monument No. 12
Ancient Monument No. 16
Ancient Monument No. 25
Golden Triangle

Clinics in Chiang Saen

6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baan Seaw subdistrict health protection hospital
Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital
Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital
Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital
Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital
Viang Kaew subdistrict health promotion hospital

Bus Stations in Chiang Saen

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Songthaew Stop to go to MaesaI at 0800 & 0900
Songthaew to Mae Sai in 2025

Gas Stations in Chiang Saen

13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bangchak
Bangchak
Bangchak
Cosmo
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
LPG Station
PTT
TH #11118896201
TH #11118966048
TH #11118966056
TH #11118966059
TH #2206840791

Banks in Chiang Saen

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bangkok Bank
Krung Thai Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Chiang Saen

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chiang Saen

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International AirportCEILarge Airport
Bokeo International AirportBORMedium Airport
Tachileik AirportTHLMedium Airport
Ban Huoeisay AirportHOESmall Airport
Mong Hpayak AirportSmall Airport
Xienglom AirportXIESmall Airport

Post Offices in Chiang Saen

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Car parking
Chiang Saen Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chiang Saen

33 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abandoned Temple in Takanthong village
Ban Ku Tao Temple
Banhuakwan Temple
Bansaeo Temple
Biggest Buddha
Doi Si Kaeo Temple
Hnongbuatong Temple
Jao Phor Saeng Mueang shrine
Mung Mang Temple Ruin
Phra Bhoromtharth Buddha Nimit Chedi
Phra That Chom Chan
Phra That Doi Phu Khao (Pu Khao)
Sanmaket Temple
shiny white temple
Stupa
Suandok Temple
Wat Chedi Luang
Wat Doi Champi
Wat Koh Pha Kham
Wat Pang Wo Puang
Wat Pha Khao Pan
Wat Phra Buat
Wat Phra Chao Lan Thong
Wat Phra That Chedi Luang
Wat Phra That Chom Kitti
Wat Phra That Pha Ngao
Wat Phra That Pha Ngao
Wat Phra That Song Phi Nong
Wat Phrathat Wang Sang temple
Wat Pong Sanuk
Wat San Ton Pao
วัดบ้านหนองกล้วย
วัดพระธาตุ ผาเงา

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Bangkok
Founded
1489

🇹🇭 About Thailand

Capital Bangkok
Population 69,428,524
Area 514,000 km²
GDP (USD) $515,906,283,941
GDP per capita $7,195
HDI 0.803
Life expectancy 76.4 years
Internet users 89.5%
Urban population 60.9%
Currency THB (Baht)
Languages Thai
Calling code +66
TLD .th
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chiang Saen

What is the population of Chiang Saen?

Chiang Saen has a population of 10,807 residents and is located in Thailand. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 298.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chiang Saen?

Chiang Saen has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.1 inches.

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