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| QUICK GUIDANCE |
| The breathtaking landscapes, beautiful coastlines, cultural delights and historical significance, make Thailand an enjoyable stop in Asia travel map. To help you plan a trip in Phrae - Thailand, we provide the useful guide of hotel options, package tours, transport, attractions, shopping and entertainment. You just click the sections below for helpful information. |
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PHRAE PROVINCE OVERVIEW |
| Geography |
Demographics |
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Capital: Phrae
Location: Northern
Area: 6,538.6 km2
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Population: 492,561
Density: 75 /km2
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| Phrae,Rong Kwang, Long,Sung Men, Den Chai, Song,Wang Chin, Nong Muang Khai |
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| General Information
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Phrae is one of the northern provinces of Thailand and is located on the banks of the Yom River, 555 kilometres from Bangkok.
The provincial capital Phrae is one of the oldest cities in Thailand and the surrounding area possesses large stretches of teak-covered mountains which are now protected, national Parks, hilltribe villages and the bizarre soil pillars at Phae Muang Phi. The province is fairly small at only just over 6,500 sq km and is surrounded by Lampang to the west, Phayao to the north, Nan and Uttaradit and Sukhothai to the south. |
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History
Phrae was originally founded in 828 under the name Muang Phon and is one of Thailand’s oldest cities. Though nominally independent, the city state changed hands on numerous occasions throughout its history. A stint under Burmese rule culminating in the sacking of the city in 1902 by Shan invaders resulted in its last ruler Chao Piriyathapawong fleeing to Luang Prabang after which Phrae was assimilated into Thailand proper.
Like many Thai cities, Phrae is split into old and new sections. The new is quite uninteresting, but the old is packed with traditional Thai architecture in the form of beautiful teak houses, eclectic wats and quiet lanes worth spending a few hours wandering through. Unfortunately and surprisingly, Phrae lacks good budget accommodation, meaning you need to stay in a dump while you explore the town and its surrounds. The proliferation of large, colonial-style teak mansions date to the 19th century when many European traders set up business here for the teak trade.
This town is little visited, but worth the effort. 'Made in Phrae' is a well-known phrase for the indigo dyed cotton shirts you see all over Thailand. Phrae is where the best originate. |
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PHRAE PROVINCE PEOPLE |
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GETTING IN - OUT
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*Car : You need to take Highway No. 1 from Bangkok and Highway No. 11 to Phrae via Nakhon Sawan, Phichit, Phitsanulok and Uttaradit.
* Bus : There are regular buses to Phrae at 10 a.m. and 10.30 p.m. The buses leave Mochit 2 Bus Terminal everyday. The private bus companies are such as Choet Chai Tour, Phrae Tour, Sombat Tour.
*Plane : Thai Airways flies directly from Bangkok to Phrae on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, and also operates Bangkok-Phitsanulok-Phra-Nan flights on other days. |
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GETTING AROUND
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PHRAE PROVINCE RESOURCES |
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PHRAE PROVINCE ECONOMY |
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The traditionally teak has been the province’s main industry though the recent logging ban has curtailed this to small-scale furniture making using salvaged existing wood. |
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| Northern Thailand |
| Chiang Mai - Chaing Dao - Mae Ai , Chiang Rai - Chiang Khong - Chaing Saen , Lampang, Lamphun , Mae Hong Son - Pai ,
Nan ,
Phayao, Phetchabun, Phitsanulok , Phrae , Sukhothai - Sisatchanalai, Tak - Maesot, Buriram , Mukdahan, Nakhon Phanom,
Nakhon Ratchasima,
Nong Khai , Surin, Ubon Ratchathani , Udon Thani , Yasothon |
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| Central Thailand |
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Ayutthaya, Bangkok, Kanchanaburi - Sai Yok , Lop Buri, Nakhon Phathom, Nonthaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan - Hua Hin,
Phetchaburi - Chaam ,
Ratchaburi, Chanthaburi , Chon Buri - Pattaya, Rayong - Ko Samet, Trat - Koh Chang , Lop Buri |
| Southern Thailand |
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Chumphon, Krabi - Ao Nang - Ko Phi Phi - Rai Leh , Nakhon Si Thammarat, Narathiwat,Pattani,
Phang Nga - Ao Phang Nga - Khao Lak, Phatthalung, Phu ket - Karon Beach -Patong Beach , Ranong, Satun - Tarutao,
Songkhla,
Surat Thani - Ko Pha Ngan - Ko Samui , Trang, Yala |
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