An old
and important community of Northern Thailand, Phrae was founded
after Chiang Mai had been established as the capital of the
Lanna Thai kingdom. With one of the largest reserves of teak
forests in the country, it is located on the banks of the
Yom River, 555 kilometres from Bangkok.
Covering an area about 6,538 square
kilometres and surrounded on all sides by mountains with level
plains in the middle, Phrae is administratively divided into
the following districts: Muang, Sung Men, Den Chai, Long,
Wang Chin, Song, Rong Kwang and Nong Muang Khai .
How to get there
By
Car
By Car
From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 and Highway No. 11 to Phrae
via Nakhon Sawan, Phichit, Phitsanulok and Uttaradit.
By Bus
Transport Co. Ltd. operates regular buses to Phrae
at 10 a.m. and 10.30 p.m.. The buses leave Mochit 2 Bus Terminal
everyday. For more information, call 0 2936 2852-66 or visit
www.transport.co.th. Private bus companies are such as Choet
Chai Tour; Tel: 0 2936 0199, Phrae Tour, Tel: 0 2936 3720,
Sombat Tour, Tel: 0 2936 2496.
By Air
SGA flies from Bangkok to Phrae. Call 0 2644 6099 or visit
www.sga.co.th for more information.
By
Rental Car
For visitors interested in touring Phitsanulok independently,
Budget has a small operation at the airport. Call tel. 05525-8556
for reservations and information. Avis operates out of an
office adjoining the Phitsanulok Youth Hostel.
Travelling around the city is easy as the town is relatively
compact. Sam lor will cost 30-50 baht/person, depending on
the destination and city buses are also available (4-6 baht/person,
non air-conditioned). The station is located on Thammabucha
Road, near the train station.
