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 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. |
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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. |
