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Phayao province
Phayao (Thai พะเยา) is one of the northern province (changwat) of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from east clockwise) Nan, Phrae, Lampang and Chiang Rai. In the north-east it borders Laos.
Geography
The city of Phayao is located at the Kwan Phayao lake, sorrounded by three big mountains, the Doi Luang (1697m), Doi Khun Mae Fat (1550m) and Doi Khun Mae Tam (1330m).
History
After Phayao was founded in 1096 it was a small city-state kingdom. In the 13th century it gained enough importance to be equal partner of King Mengrai of Lannathai and the Sukhothai kingdom. However a later king of Lannathai captured Phayao in 1338, and made it part of Lannathai. During the Burmese rulership of Lannathai the city became deserted, and in 1897 became part of the province Chiang Rai. Becoming effective on August 28, 1977 it was split off from Chiang Rai again, and became a province of its own.
Symbols
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The provincial seal shows Buddha, representing the famous Buddha image in the temple Wat Si Khom Kham called Phra Chao Ton Luang. Behind him are 7 flames showing the glory of Buddha. In front of Buddha is a bowl and two ears of rice.
Provincial tree is Mammea siamensis.
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Administrative divisions
Amphoe
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King Amphoe
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- Mueang Phayao
- Chun
- Chiang Kham
- Chiang Muan
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- Dok Khamtai
- Pong
- Mae Chai
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- Phu Sang
- Phu Kamyao
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External links
Referenced By
1096 | Chiang Rai province | ISO 3166-1:TH | ISO 3166-2:TH | Lampang province | List of Thailand-related topics | List of Thailand related topics | List of capitals of subnational entities | List of national parks of Thailand | List of provinces of Thailand by area | List of provinces of Thailand by population | List of provinces of Thailand by population density | Nan province | National parks (Thailand) | Phrae province | Politics of Thailand | Provinces of Thailand | Provincial capital | Regional capital | Siam | State capital | Thailand | Thailand/Government
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