Phayao, Thailand
เทศบาลเมืองพะเยา
Phayao is a regional capital of 21,058 people in Phayao, Thailand, founded in March 14, 1938.
Why visit Phayao
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 14 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Weather in Phayao
Forecast from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Full forecast
About Phayao
Phayao (Northern Thai: ᩕᨻᨿᩣ᩠ᩅ; Thai: พะเยา,Thai pronunciation: [pʰā.jāw]) is a city (thesaban mueang) in northern Thailand, capital of Phayao Province. For administrative purposes the city is divided into 15 sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 172 administrative villages.
From the Wikipedia article Phayao (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Phayao on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Photos of Phayao
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Things to do3
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes14
2 more on the map.
Notable people from Phayao
Ngam Mueangruler of Phayao (1258–1298)Photo: No machine-readable author provided...., Public domain- Baworn TaplaThai footballer
- Navuti Liphongyucyclist
- ChueangLegendary hero of Dai people, ruler of Ngeonyang and the first king of Chiang Hung
- Apisit KamwangThai footballer
Born in Phayao, according to Wikidata (CC0). Each name links to its Wikipedia article.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Healthcare1
Map of Phayao
33 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chiangrai International Airport (CEI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 84 km away.
- Dok Kham Tai 12 km east, about 12 min by car
- Mae Chai 18 km north, about 18 min by car
- Pa Daet 37 km north, about 37 min by car
- Pong 42 km east, about 42 min by car
- Ban Don Kaeo 47 km east, about 47 min by car
- Chiang Kham 58 km northeast, about 58 min by car
- Phrao 74 km west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Ban Mae Waen 74 km west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Chiang Rai 80 km north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Ban Pa Khaem 87 km west, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Keep exploring
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- Mapillary (see each image): photos
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- King Ngam Mueang Monument, No machine-readable author provided. Oatz assumed (based on copyright claims)., Public domain
- Phayao - Naga stairs at Wat Phra That Chom Thong Jan 2024 02, BigDom, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Phayao - Small rowing boat moored on shores of Phayao Lake Jan 2024, Dominic Nelson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ตู้เอทีเอ็มศาลากลางพะเยา - panoramio, Thanapat Sakulna, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ทางเข้าซาลากลางพะเยา - panoramio, Thanapat Sakulna, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ถนนหน้าโรงพยาบาลพะเยา - panoramio, Thanapat Sakulna, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ถนนหน้าโรงพยาบาลพะเยา - panoramio (1), Thanapat Sakulna, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ที่รอรถขึ้นเหนือหน้าโรงพยาบาลพะเยา - panoramio (1), Thanapat Sakulna, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ที่รอรถขึ้นเหนือหน้าโรงพยาบาลพะเยา - panoramio, Thanapat Sakulna, CC BY-SA 3.0
- เจ้าที่โรงพยาบาลพะเยา - panoramio, Thanapat Sakulna, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ป้ายศูนย์ราชการจังหวัดพะเยา - panoramio, Thanapat Sakulna, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ประตูทางออกโรงพยาบาลพะเยา - panoramio, Thanapat Sakulna, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ป้อมยามทางออกโรงพยาบาลพะเยา - panoramio, Thanapat Sakulna, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ตึกสูติ-นรีเวช - panoramio, Thanapat Sakulna, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ประตูทางเข้าโรงพยาบาลพะเยา - panoramio, Thanapat Sakulna, CC BY-SA 3.0
- มณีรัตน์ - panoramio, Thanapat Sakulna, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ถนนหอพักพยาบาลหญิง โรงพยาบาลพะเยา - panoramio, Thanapat Sakulna, CC BY-SA 3.0
- หอพักเอกภพ - panoramio, Thanapat Sakulna, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PTT - panoramio, Thanapat Sakulna, CC BY-SA 3.0
- พระธาตุจอมทอง(4), Sarawut VRW, CC BY-SA 3.0
- วัดศรีโคมคำ(3), Sarawut VRW, CC BY-SA 3.0
- พระธาตุจอมทอง, Sarawut VRW, CC BY-SA 3.0
- พระเจ้าตนหลวง, Paakpoomnoywat, CC BY-SA 4.0
- วัดศรีโคมคำ(4), Sarawut VRW, CC BY-SA 3.0
- วัดศรีโคมคำ(1), Sarawut VRW, CC BY-SA 3.0
- วัดศรีโคมคำ(2), Sarawut VRW, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wat Sri Khom Kam 001RS, Ritthichai Siangdee, CC BY-SA 4.0
- พระธาตุจอมทอง(2), Sarawut VRW, CC BY-SA 3.0
- พระธาตุจอมทอง(1), Sarawut VRW, CC BY-SA 3.0
- วัดศรีโคมคำ, Sarawut VRW, CC BY-SA 3.0
- พระธาตุจอมทอง(3), Sarawut VRW, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Street-level photo, jrcarlsen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, prasert, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, jrcarlsen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, jrcarlsen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, jrcarlsen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, ThailandCambodia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, jrcarlsen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, jrcarlsen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, jrcarlsen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, jrcarlsen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, wapriz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, prasert, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, ThailandCambodia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, jrcarlsen, CC BY-SA 4.0
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