Wang Nuea (Thai: วังเหนือ, pronounced [wāŋ nɯ̌a̯]) is the northernmost district (amphoe) of Lampang province, northern Thailand.

Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise) Mae Chai and Mueang Phayao of Phayao province, Ngao, Chae Hom and Mueang Pan of Lampang Province, Wiang Pa Pao and Phan of Chiang Rai province.

Mountains dominate the landscape of the district, the Khun Tan Range on the western side and the Phi Pan Nam Range on the eastern.

Till 1904 the district Chae Hom was named Wang Nuea.

There are two subdistrict municipalities (Thesaban Tambons) in the district: There are eight subdistrict administrative organizations (SAO) in the district: This Lampang province location article is a stub.