| 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.
 
North :
South :
East :
West : |
Chiang Rai
Phrae and Lampang
Nan
Chaing Mai |
|
From Phayao city to nearby provinces
- Chiang Mai 140 kms.
- Chiang Rai 94 kms.
- Lampang 130 kms.
- Nan 137 kms.
- Phare 156 kms.
From Phayao city to nearby provinces
- Chiang Mai 140 kms.
- Chiang Rai 94 kms.
- Lampang 130 kms.
- Nan 137 kms.
- Phare 156 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 properous.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
Take Bangkok - Nakhon Sawan - Phitsanulok - Sukhothai - Sri Satcha Na Lai - Denchai - Phrae-Phayao Highway for 733 kmsBy Bus
The 10-hour journey from Bangkok can be made on airconditioned coaches and non-airconditioned 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. |
www.333tourthai.com |
Leave a Reply