Phrao in North Thailand

Phrao Thailand is a small provincial town with a single simple main commercial street. Phrao is located 95 km. north of the main city of Chiangmai Thailand.

Phrao Thailand

Attractions in Phrao

Wat Doi Mae Pang ... temple of "the flying monk" Luang Phu Wen Suchindo (d. 1985 @ 98yrs.)

Wat Phra Chao Lan Thong .... has Lanna Buddha image cast in 1527

Doi Nang Lae ... 'Dhamma Treatment Place' ... monastrey above wat son Pong

Wat Son Pong ... temple shows styles of China and India

Thai Yuan ... old city enclosed by rammed earth walls.

Chiang Dao Cave ...

Bua Tong Waterfall ...

Places to stay in Phrao

Doi Farang Bungalows & Holiday Resort ... info@doifarangbungalow.com
The field village ...
Holiday Garden Hotel & Resort ...
Llanna House ...
Phrao Organic Farm Stay ... trade labor for room and board

History of Phrao

Phrao is a valley point where many Hill Tribes intersect.

Facts Phrao

Hilltribes in Phrao

Akha Tribe ... often wear thier traditional cloths

Lahu Tribe ... aka Museurs ("The hunters")

Lisu village

Karen village

some photos courtesy of various photographers ... credits & thanks