Kwan Phayao
An extensively fresh-water lake Kwan Phayao is the largest fresh-water fish habitat in the upper North which provides the livelihood
Read moreVirtually enveloped by mountains and valleys, Phayao is a small 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 form Bangkok and covers an area of 6,335 square kilometres.
Phayao is divided into the following districts: Muang, Chun, Chiang Kham, Tai, Pong, Mae Chi, Phu Sang and Phu Kam Yao.
An extensively fresh-water lake Kwan Phayao is the largest fresh-water fish habitat in the upper North which provides the livelihood
Read morelocated in the public park on the bank of Kwan Phayao, commemorates a former king of Phayao, or Phu Kam
Read moreNext to Wat Si Koam Kam is Ho Watanatham Nithat.The indigenous museum deals with the history and ancient relics of
Read moreThe Phayao fresh-water Fishery Station, on Highway No.1 in town, is the first facility in the world to successfully breed
Read moreThe Chiang Saen-style Chedi at Wat Si Umong Kham is still in good condition. The Lanna-style Buddha statue, Phra Chao
Read morejust opposite Wat Si Khom Kham, can be reached by the 1.5-kilometre-long uphill road. Surrounded by an arboretum, the temple
Read moreAbout 7 kilometres north of town on Highway No. 1 and further 9 kilometres after a left turn is a
Read moreis a beautiful and tall water fall amid natural surroundings. It can be reached by taking the Phayao-Chiang Rai route.
Read moreis about 15 kilometres from the district town of Dok Kham Tai on the way to Chiang Muan district. It
Read moreA small district, Chiang Kham is home to many Thai Lu people, about 74 kilometres to the northeast of Payou
Read moreAn interesting temple in Chiang Kham is Wat Nantaram a Burmese style site built entirely with teak. The woodworks on
Read moreis a scenic waterfall about 20 kilometres to the north of the district town of Chiang Kham on Highway No.
Read moreWat Si Khom Kham is a temple located in the centre of Mueang Phayao by Kwan Phayao. It is a
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