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Introduction
Phayao has an overall area of 6,355
square kilometers and is administratively divided into 7 Amphoes
(Districts) and 2 King Amphoes (Subdistricts).: Amphoe Muang, Chun,
Chiang Kham, Chiang Muan, Dok Kham Tai, Pong, Mae Chai, King Amphoe
Phu Kam Yao and King Amphoe Phu Sang. Phayao is located 690
kilometers from Bangkok.
Borders
North : Chiang Rai
South : Phrae and Lampang
East : Nan
West : Chaing Mai
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Distance from Phayao city to nearby provinces |
Distance from Phayao city to its districts |
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Chiang Mai
- Chiang Rai
- Lampang
- Nan
- Phare |
140 kms.
94 kms.
130 kms.
137 kms.
156 kms. |
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Chiang Kham
- Chiang Muan
- Chun
- Dok Kham Tai
- Mae Chai
- Pong
- Phu Sang Subdistrict |
82 kms.
84 kms.
50 kms.
16 kms.
22 kms.
80 kms.
102 kms. |
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Phayao is an old province of Thailand,
established in 1095 by King of Chiang Saen. In the reign of King
Ngum Muang, 1267 the existence of the people was very prosperous.
In 1897 King Rama V combined Phayao with Chiang Rai Province, and
in 1977 Phayao was divided from Chiang Rai again and proclaimed to
be one of the provinces of Thailand.
How to get there
By Car
Take Bangkok - Nakhon Sawan - Phitsanulok - Sukhothai - Sri Satcha
Na Lai - Denchai - Phrae-Phayao Highway for 733 kms.
By Bus
The 10-hour journey from Bangkok can be made on air-conditioned
coaches and non-air-conditioned buses originating from the Northern
Bus Terminal on Bangkok's Kamphaeng Phet 2 Rd. (Tel: 936-3667-8 for
further details.)
By Rail
The State Railways of Thailand operates daily
services from Bangkok's Hualamphong Railway Station, including a
popular overnight sleeper to Amphoe Denchai (Phrae Province) and
take a local bus to Phayao, some 185 kms., away. Call 223-7010 or
223-7020 for further information.
By Air
Thai Airways Internationals (Tel:
628-2000) operates daily flights from Bangkok to Chiang Rai and take
a local bus to Phayao, some 94 kilometers.
 Festivals
& Events
February
Sacrificars Reminder Fair
King Ngam Muang Ceremony
- Various Colorful traditional Processions
 Thai
Lua Tribal Legendary Fair
- Featuring Demonstration of Tai Lua
- Various Colorful Traditional Processions
- Demonstration and Exhibition of Tai Lua Lifestyles
April
King Phraya Lor Ceremony
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Traditonal Processions and Kantoke Dinner
May
Lychee Fair
- Lychees Market and Selling Local Handicrafts
Pha Cho Ton Luang Festival
- Processions and Entertainment
November
Loy Krathong Festival
- Beauty and Big Krathong Contests
- Local Performance and Boat Racing |
