Virtually enveloped by mountains and valleys, Phayao is a peaceful province.
Though with only modest facilities and conveniences, it is an enchanting
community with delightful natural beauty and fascinating religious sites.
Dating back to more than 900 years, it used to be an independent state with
its own rulers before it became a part of the Lanna Thai kingdom in mid-14th century.
Borders:
- North : Chiang Rai
- South : Phrae and Lampang
- East : Nan
- West : Chiang Mai
Distance from Phayao city to nearby provinces:
- Chiang Mai 140 kms.
- Chiang Rai 94 kms.
- Lampang 130 kms
- Nan 137 kms.
- Phare 156 kms.
Distance from Phayao city to its districts:
- Chiang Kham82 kms.
- Chiang Muan 84 kms.
- Chun 50 kms.
- Dok Kham Tai 16 kms
- Mae Chai 22 kms.
- Pong 80 kms.
- Phu Sang Subdistrict 102 kms.
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.
By Car:
From Bangkok, take Highway No.32 and Highway No.1 to Phayao via Ayutthaya, Ang Thong, Nakhon Sawan, Tak and Lampang, a total distance of 966 kilometres.
For an alternative route, take Highway No.1 to Amphoe Tak Fa via Saraburi, Lop Buri before turning into Highway No.11 to Phrae via Phichit, Phitsanulok, Uttaradit,
and then proceed to Phayao along Highways No.101, No.103 and No.1.
By Bus:
Bus companies which operate daily bus services from Bangkok's Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Phayao are such as Transport Co. Ltd Tel: 0 2936 2852-66,
Siam First Tour, Tel: 0 2954 3601, Sombat Tour, Tel: 0 2936 2495.
By Rail:
Visitors can take a regular train from Bangkok to Lampang or Chiang Mai, then connect a bus to Phayao. Call 1690 for more information.
By Air:
Visitors can fly from Bangkok to Chiang Rai and then connect a bus to Phayao. Contact Thai Airways at Tel: 1566 for more information.
February
Sacrificars Reminder Fair
King Ngam Muang Ceremony
- Various Colorful traditional Processions
King Ngam Muang Ceremony
- Featuring Demonstration of Tai Lua
- Various Colorful Traditional Processions
- Demonstration and Exhibition of Tai Lua Lifestyles
April
- 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
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