| 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.
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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