Phayao Map and Travel Guide
Phayao Travel Guide
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.
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, 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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