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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 : 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. |
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History |
| 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. |
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How
to get there |
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. |
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Festivals
& Events |
 February
Sacrificars Reminder FairKing 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
- 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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Provided by
Tourism Authority of
Thailand
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