| Nong Bua | |
| Native Name: | หนองบัว |
| Native Name Lang: | th |
| Settlement Type: | Subdistrict Municipality |
| Pushpin Map: | Thailand |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location of Chai Prakan within Thailand |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  Thailand |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Name1: | Chiang Mai Province |
| Government Type: | Subdistrict municipality |
| Area Total Km2: | 83.33 |
| Population As Of: | 2018 |
| Population Total: | 13,302 |
| Population Density Km2: | Auto |
| Timezone: | ICT |
| Utc Offset: | +7 |
| Coordinates: | 19.7311°N 99.1117°W |
| Postal Code Type: | 50320 |
| Website: | www.nhongbua.go.th |
Nong Bua is a subdistrict municipality (thesaban tambon) Nong Bua Subdistrict, Chai Prakan District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. It is located in the northern part of the province, approximately 135 kilometers north of Chiang Mai city.
Nong Bua was established as a Tambon Administrative Organization (TAO) on December 16, 1996. In 2002, the TAO moved to its current location at 100 Mu 4, Tambon(Subdistrict) Nong Bua, Chai Prakan District, Chiang Mai. The TAO was upgraded to a Thesaban Tambon on October 27, 2009[1]
Nong Bua is situated in a valley surrounded by mountains and forests. The landscape is characterized by rolling hills, streams, and fertile agricultural land. The municipality covers an area of 83.33 square kilometers (approximately 52,081 rai), encompassing 11 villages. The climate is typical of Northern Thailand, with three distinct seasons: a hot season from March to May, a rainy season from June to October, and a cool season from November to February.
Located within Nong Bua Subdistrict MunicipalityEntirely within the municipality: 8 villages
Partially within the municipality: 2 villages
Located within Chai Prakan Subdistrict Municipality:Entirely within the municipality: 1 village