Phayao
Phayao is a town in northern Thailand, capital of Phayao Province. The town is divided into the sub-districts of Mae Tam and Wiang, tambon of Mueang Phayao District.
The town is on the shore of the Phayao Lake. It dates back to the semi-independent city-state, founded between 900–1,000 years ago.
As of 2005 Phayao had a population of 19,118. Phayao lies 726 km north of Bangkok.Climate
