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DESTINATION THAILAND PHRAE GUIDE
PHRAE PHOTOS | PHRAE MAP | PHRAE TOURS | PHRAE HOTELS  
 
ATRACTIONS IN PHRAE
• Scenic Landscapes
• History . Culture Sites
• Cultural Travel
• Sport . Entertainment
• Ecological Travel
HIGHLIGHTS IN PHRAE
• Phrae Town
HOT PACKAGE TOURS
Legend Of North, 8 days Northbound Jouney, 11 days
Unveiled River Of Kwai, 7 days Siam Heritage, 8 days
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.
Phrae Travel Package Tours, Thailand Tour Information Hotel Guide
PHRAE TRAVEL INFORMATION
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PHRAE OVERVIEW
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.
 


COMMUNITY THAILAND TRAVEL GUIDES
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
Central Thailand
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
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