Lamphun

Lamphun Province spans 4,506 square kilometers in the Ping River valley, surrounded by the Thanon Thong Chai and Khun Tan mountain ranges.

The province, formerly known as Haripunchai, functioned as the northernmost city of the Mon kingdom until King Mengrai of Lan Na gained control in 1281.

The provincial territory contains 551 villages organized into 51 sub-districts, maintaining traditional administrative structures called tambon within eight main districts.

Transportation networks include Lamphun Airport and railway stations, connecting the province's 401,986 residents to major northern Thai urban centers.

The province houses three national parks - Mae Ping, Mae Takrai, and Doi Chong - containing substantial forest areas with native plant and animal species.

Location: Thailand

Capital city: Lamphun

Website: http://www.lamphun.go.th/

Shares border with: Chiang Mai, Lampang, Tak

Website: http://lamphun.go.th

GPS coordinates: 18.57917,99.00639

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:54