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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.
Phayao is about 691 kilometres from Bangkok and covers an area of 6,335 square
kilometres. Administrative, it is divided into the following districts: Muang,
Chun, Chiang Kham, Chiang Muan, Dok Khamtai, Pong, Mae Chai, Phu Sang, and Phu
Kam Yao.
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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, website:
www.transport.co.th;
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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