Phrao District
| Phrao พร้าว | |
|---|---|
| Amphoe | |
 Amphoe location in Chiang Mai Province | |
| Coordinates: 19°21′57″N 99°12′8″E / 19.36583°N 99.20222°ECoordinates: 19°21′57″N 99°12′8″E / 19.36583°N 99.20222°E | |
| Country |
 Thailand |
| Province | Chiang Mai |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,148.2 km2 (443.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 52,222 |
| • Density | 45.5/km2 (118/sq mi) |
| Time zone | THA (UTC+7) |
| Postal code | 50190 |
| Geocode | 5011 |
Phrao (Thai: พร้าว) is a district (amphoe) in the northeastern part of Chiang Mai Province in northern Thailand.
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.[1] After this, Mangrai sent his third son, Khrua to rule Phrao.[2] Hereafter, Phrao become one of important city of Lan Na kingdom.
King Tilokarat, who is considered a god-king of Lan Na,[3] once have ruled this city before becoming a king.[4]
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the south clockwise) Doi Saket, Mae Taeng, Chiang Dao, Chai Prakan of Chiang Mai Province, Mae Suai and Wiang Pa Pao of Chiang Rai Province.
The Khun Tan Range stretches from north to south along the eastern side of the district.
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 Wat 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 (tambon), 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).
| No. | Name | Thai name | Villages | Inh. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wiang | เวียง | 6 | 3,803 | |
| 2. | Thung Luang | ทุ่งหลวง | 6 | 1,821 | |
| 3. | Pa Tum | ป่าตุ้ม | 12 | 5,475 | |
| 4. | Pa Nai | ป่าไหน่ | 10 | 4,799 | |
| 5. | San Sai | สันทราย | 15 | 6,646 | |
| 6. | Ban Pong | บ้านโป่ง | 8 | 4,053 | |
| 7. | Nam Phrae, Phrao | น้ำแพร่ | 8 | 3,484 | |
| 8. | Khuean Phak | เขื่อนผาก | 10 | 5,021 | |
| 9. | Mae Waen | แม่แวน | 11 | 5,517 | |
| 10. | Mae Pang | แม่ปั๋ง | 13 | 6,571 | |
| 11. | Long Khot | โหล่งขอด | 9 | 5,032 |
See also
Notes
References
- The Chiang Mai Chronicle 2nd Edition, tr. David K. Wyatt and Aroonrut Wichienkeeo, Chinag Mai: Silkworm Books, 1998, ISBN 978-974-7100-62-4
- Forbes, Andrew, and Henley, David, 'The Vale of Phrao' in: Ancient Chiang Mai Volume 3. Chiang Mai, Cognoscenti Books, 2012. ASIN: B006IN1RNW
- Ongsakul, Sarassawadee, History of Lan Na, trans. Chitraporn Tanratanakul, Chian Mai: Silkworm Books, Thai text 2001, English text 2005, ISBN 978-974-9575-84-0
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