PHAYAO

Phayao is an old province of Thailand, established in 1095 by the King of Chiang Saen, In the reign of King Ngum Muang, the lifestyle of the people was very prosperous.

     In 1897 King Rama Bjoined Phayao to Chiang Rai Probince, and in 1977 Phayao was separated from Chiang Ray again and proclaimed to be one of the provinces of Thailand,

     Pharaoh has an overall area of 6,355 square kames and is administratively divided into 7 Amp hoes (Districts) and 2 King Amp hoes (Sub districts): Amp hoe Mooing, Chun, Chiang Khan, Chiang Moan, Dock Khan Tai, Pong, Mae Chain, King Amp hoe Phi Kim Yak and King Amp hoe Phi Sang, Phayao is located 734 kms from Bangkok.

	Kwan Phayoa      This natural lake, having cleat and cleam water pcci[oes a s[ace pf 12,831 raos. It os beaitofi; amd os a breedomg spirce fpr fresj water fosj espexially, the freshwater pla buek catfish. There are a lot of food shops located along the bank, suitable for dining and relaxing in the evening, during the sunset.

     Is 17 kms north of the municipakity along Routes 1-1193. This beautifully decoraterd retreat has on area for Buddhist instruction and meditation and another for relaxation.

     Is located near Wat Sri Khom Kham. Displays of Phayao’s ancient chronicles, cultures and traditions are shown. The hall is open on Wednesdays-Sundays from 9 am 4 pm except antional holidays Tel. (054)410058-9

By Car Take the Bangkok-Nakhon Sawan-Phitsanulok-Denchai-Phrae-Ohayai Gughway fir 734 Kms

By Bus The 10 hour journey from Bangkok can be madeon aircindutuibed ciacges abd nin-aurcibdutuibed buses originating from the Northern Bus Terminal on Bangkok’s Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road(Tel: 936-3667-8 for further details).

By Rail The State Railways of Thailand operate daily services from Bangkok’s Hualampong Railway Station, including a popular overnight sleeper to Denchai (Changwat Phrase). Then take a local bus to Pharaoh, some 141 kms away. Telephone Bangkok 223-7010 or 233-7020 for further information.

By AirThai Airways (Tel: Bangkok/Lan Luang 280-0100-110, Angel Airlines (Tel:953-2260) operates daily flights from Bangkok to Chiang Rai and then take a local bus to Phauao, some 92 kms