The Ngao River (Thai: แม่น้ำงาว, RTGS: Maenam Ngao, pronounced [mɛ̂ː.náːm ŋāːw]) is a river of Thailand with its source in the Phi Pan Nam Range. It is a tributary of the Yom River, part of the Chao Phraya River basin.[1]

Ngao River
Ngao River in Ngao town
Native name	แม่น้ำงาว  (Thai)
Location
Country	Thailand
State	Phayao Province, Lampang Province, Phrae Province
City	Ngao town
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Phi Pan Nam Range, Phayao Province
• elevation	1,267 m (4,157 ft)
Mouth	Yom River
• location	Kaeng Suea Ten area, Song District, Phrae Province
• coordinates	18°35′54″N 100°8′53″E
• elevation	195 m (640 ft)
Length	80 km (50 mi)
Basin size	1,800 km2 (690 sq mi)

This river should not be confused with the Ngao River that is a tributary of the Yuam River (แม่น้ำยวม), part of the Salween basin, located to the west.[2]

See also

• Tributaries of the Chao Phraya River

References