Amphoe Phrao
Encyclopedia
Phrao is a district (amphoe
) in the northeastern part of Chiang Mai Province
in northern Thailand
.
King Tilokarat, who is considered a god-king of Lan Na, once have ruled this city before becoming a king.
, Mae Taeng
, Chiang Dao
, Chai Prakan
of Chiang Mai Province, Mae Suai
and Wiang Pa Pao
of Chiang Rai Province
.
), which are further subdivided into 108 villages (muban
). Wiang Phrao is a township (thesaban tambon), which covers parts of tambon Wiang and the whole Thung Luang. There are further 9 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
Amphoe
An amphoe is the second level administrative subdivision of Thailand. Usually translated as district, amphoe make up the provinces, and are analogous to a county seat...
) in the northeastern part of Chiang Mai Province
Chiang Mai Province
Chiang Mai is the second-largest province of Thailand, located in the north of the country. Neighboring provinces are Chiang Rai, Lampang, Lamphun, Tak, and Mae Hong Son. In the north it borders Shan State of Burma...
in northern Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
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History
The name Phrao was given to this city around 1281 by King Mangrai of Lan Na kingdom who has been on the way to invade Hariphunchai Kingdom. After this, Mangrai sent his third son, Khrua to rule Phrao. Hereafter, Phrao become one of important city of Lan Na kingdom.King Tilokarat, who is considered a god-king of Lan Na, once have ruled this city before becoming a king.
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the south clockwise) Doi SaketAmphoe Doi Saket
Doi Saket is a district in the eastern part of Chiang Mai Province in northern Thailand.-Geography:Neighboring districts are Mae On, San Kamphaeng, San Sai, Mae Taeng, Phrao of Chiang Mai Province, Wiang Pa Pao of Chiang Rai Province and Mueang Pan of Lampang Province.- Life Style:The district...
, Mae Taeng
Amphoe Mae Taeng
Mae Taeng is a district in the northern part of Chiang Mai Province in northern Thailand.-Geography:Neighboring districts are Chiang Dao, Phrao, Doi Saket, San Sai, Mae Rim, Samoeng of Chiang Mai Province and Pai of Mae Hong Son Province.-History:In 1892, Khwaeng Mueang Kuet was created, and...
, Chiang Dao
Amphoe Chiang Dao
Chiang Dao is a district of Chiang Mai Province in northern Thailand. It is nicknamed "Little Tuscany" and there are actually a few local wines produced in the area.-Geography:...
, Chai Prakan
Amphoe Chai Prakan
Chai Prakan is a district in the northern part of Chiang Mai Province in northern Thailand.-Geography:Neighboring districts are Phrao, Chiang Dao, Fang of Chiang Mai Province and Mae Suai of Chiang Rai Province....
of Chiang Mai Province, Mae Suai
Amphoe Mae Suai
Mae Suai is a district in the western part of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand.-Geography:Neighboring districts are Mueang Chiang Rai, Mae Lao, Phan, Wiang Pa Pao, Phrao, Chai Prakan, Fang, Mae Ai of Chiang Mai Province.-History:The district was created in 1905, when the districts Mueang...
and Wiang Pa Pao
Amphoe Wiang Pa Pao
Wiang Pa Pao is the southwesternmost district of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand.-Geography:Neighboring districts are Mae Suai, Phan of Chiang Rai Province, Wang Nuea, Mueang Pan of Lampang Province, Doi Saket and Phrao of Chiang Mai Province.-History:Wiang Pa Pao was one of the Mueang in...
of Chiang Rai Province
Chiang Rai Province
Chiang Rai is the northernmost province of Thailand. Neighbouring provinces are Phayao, Lampang and Chiang Mai. In the north it borders Shan State of Myanmar and Bokeo of Laos.-Geography:...
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Tourist Sites
Phrao has numerous hidden gems that have been untouched by mainstream tourism. It has several waterfalls and Wats that are nestled into the hills. Monks will give you personalized tours of their War and will usually present foreigners with small trinkets or fruit before leaving. The mountains are also home to Hill Tribes of Akkha, Lisou and Karen peoples.Administration
The district is subdivided into 11 subdistricts (tambonTambon
Tambon is a local government unit in Thailand. Below district and province , they form the third administrative subdivision level. As of the 2009 there are 7255 tambon, not including the 169 khwaeng of Bangkok, which are set at the same administrative level, thus every district contains 8-10 tambon...
), which are further subdivided into 108 villages (muban
Muban
Muban is the lowest administrative subdivision of Thailand. Usually translated as village, they are the subdivision of tambon. As of 2008, there are 74944 administrative villages in Thailand. As of the 1990 census, the average village consisted of 144 households or 746 persons.A muban does not...
). Wiang Phrao is a township (thesaban tambon), which covers parts of tambon Wiang and the whole Thung Luang. There are further 9 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
| No. | Name | Thai name | Villages | Inh. Population A population is all the organisms that both belong to the same group or species and live in the same geographical area. The area that is used to define a sexual population is such that inter-breeding is possible between any pair within the area and more probable than cross-breeding with individuals... |
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| 1. | Wiang Wiang, Phrao Wiang is a tambon of Phrao District, in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. In 2005 it had a total population of 3,803 people. The tambon contains 6 villages.... |
เวียง | 6 | 3,803 | |
| 2. | Thung Luang Thung Luang Thung Luang is a tambon of Phrao District, in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. In 2005 it had a total population of 1,821 people. The tambon contains 6 villages.... |
ทุ่งหลวง | 6 | 1,821 | |
| 3. | Pa Tum Pa Tum Pa Tum is a tambon of Phrao District, in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. In 2005 it had a total population of 5,475 people. The tambon contains 12 villages.-References:... |
ป่าตุ้ม | 12 | 5,475 | |
| 4. | Pa Nai Pa Nai Pa Nai is a tambon of Phrao District, in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. In 2005 it had a total population of 4,799 people. The tambon contains 10 villages.... |
ป่าไหน่ | 10 | 4,799 | |
| 5. | San Sai San Sai, Phrao San Sai is a tambon of Phrao District, in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. In 2005 it had a total population of 6,646 people. The tambon contains 15 villages.... |
สันทราย | 15 | 6,646 | |
| 6. | Ban Pong Ban Pong, Phrao Ban Pong is a tambon of Phrao District, in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. In 2005 it had a total population of 4053 people. The tambon contains 8 villages.... |
บ้านโป่ง | 8 | 4,053 | |
| 7. | Nam Phrae, Phrao Nam Phrae, Phrao Nam Phrae is a tambon of Phrao District, in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. In 2005 it had a total population of 3,484 people. The tambon contains 8 villages.... |
น้ำแพร่ | 8 | 3,484 | |
| 8. | Khuean Phak Khuean Phak Khuean Phak is a tambon of Phrao District, in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. In 2005 it had a total population of 5,021 people. The tambon contains 10 villages.... |
เขื่อนผาก | 10 | 5,021 | |
| 9. | Mae Waen Mae Waen Mae Waen is a tambon of Phrao District, in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. In 2005 it had a total population of 5,517 people. The tambon contains 11 villages.-References:... |
แม่แวน | 11 | 5,517 | |
| 10. | Mae Pang Mae Pang Mae Pang is a tambon of Phrao District, in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. In 2005 it had a total population of 6,571 people. The tambon contains 13 villages.... |
แม่ปั๋ง | 13 | 6,571 | |
| 11. | Long Khot Long Khot Long Khot is a tambon of Phrao District, in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. In 2005 it had a total population of 5,032 people. The tambon contains 9 villages.... |
โหล่งขอด | 9 | 5,032 |