Phayao Hotels

Phayao is the provincial capital of Phayao Province. 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. Phayao was separated from Chiang Rai Province on August 28, 1977, located 619 kms. from Bangkok, occupying an overall area of 6,335.1 square kilometers and administratively divided into seven Amphoes : Muang, Chun, Chiang Kham, Chiang Muan, Dok Kham Tai, Pong and Mae Chai. print your free pdf travel guide for Phayao Phayao is a town (thesaban mueang) in northern Thailand, capital of the Phayao Province. It covers the tambon Wiang and Mae Tam of Mueang Phayao district. As of 2005 it has a population of 19,118.The town is located the shore of the Phayao lake.The town dates back to the semi-independent city-state (mueang), founded in the 12th century