Ing River
| Ing River | |
|---|---|
Phayao Lake. The Ing River flows northwards through this lake. | |
Map of Thai highlands, including Ing River | |
| Native name | น้ำแม่อิง (Thai) |
| Location | |
| Country | Thailand |
| State | Phayao Province, Chiang Rai Province |
| City | Phayao |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Phi Pan Nam Range, Phayao Province, Thailand |
| Mouth | Mekong |
• location | Sathan, Chiang Khong District, Chiang Rai Province |
• coordinates | 20°12′19″N 100°27′3″E / 20.20528°N 100.45083°E |
• elevation | 346 m (1,135 ft) |
| Length | 300 km (190 mi) |
The Ing River (Thai: น้ำแม่อิง, RTGS: Nam Mae Ing, pronounced [náːm mɛ̂ː ʔīŋ]) is a tributary of the Mekong River in the northern part of Thailand. It has its source in Doi Luang, Phi Pan Nam Range, in Mae Chai District, Phayao Province. The Ing flows through the plain area of Thoeng District.
The Ing Watershed is one of the most abundant watersheds in Thailand. It consists of rich natural resources and ecosystem diversity, including forests, mountains, rivers, stream tributaries, and watershed areas. The 260-kilometer basin river flows from Phayao Province to Chiang Rai Province in Northern part of Thailand before linking to Mekong River.