An old and important community of Northern Thailand, Phrae was founded after Chiang Mai had been established as the capital of the Lanna Thai kingdom. With one of the largest reserves of teak forests in the country, it is located on the banks of the Yom River, 555 kilometres from Bangkok. North : Phayao and Nan
South : Uttaradit
East : Nan
West : Lampang
- Lampang 109 kms.
- Nan 118 kms.
- Phayao 141 kms.
- Uttaradit 74 kms.
- Denchai 24 kms.
- Long 43 kms.
- Nongmuang Khai 18 kms.
- Rong Kwang 29 kms.
- Song 49 kms.
- Sung Men 12 kms.
- Wang Chin 78 kms.
By Bus
Transport Co. Ltd. operates regular buses to Phrae at 10 a.m. and 10.30 p.m.. The buses leave Mochit 2 Bus Terminal everyday. For more information, call 0 2936 2852-66. Private bus companies are such as Choet Chai Tour; Tel: 0 2936 0199, Phrae Tour, Tel: 0 2936 3720, Sombat Tour, Tel: 0 2936 2496. From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 and Highway No. 11 to Phrae via Nakhon Sawan, Phichit, Phitsanulok and Uttaradit Thai Airways flies directly from Bangkok to Phrae on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, and also operates Bangkok-Phitsanulok-Phra-Nan flights on other days. Call 1566 for more information. Lanna Thai Winter and Red Cross Fair
January
- Traditional Processions and Local Perfofmances
- Various Entertainment
February
- Traditional Processions and Local Perfofmances
- Various Entertainment
April
- Sports and Firework Competition
- Beauty Contest and Entertainments
November
Traditonal Processions with Colorful Salaks
Local Music and Fancy Dress
- "Salak Luang" and Local Dance Contest (Buddhist Faithful Bring Decorated Gifts to Monks in Processions) November
Big Krathong Processions and Beauty Contest Fireworks and Hot Air-Balloon Contests.

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