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Phrae
Spend a day in Phrae to see the historic teak houses, main temples and a waterfall; add a night if you want a relaxed pace.
Phrae is a small northern town with compact historic sights—most can be visited in a few hours. One full day covers the key temples, the old city wall, and a nearby waterfall; a night adds leisure and easier travel to Wiang Kosai National Park.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry, cool)
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- LPT
- Nights
- 1
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- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Thailand ↗Check entry rules and any arrival card on the official Thai government sites for your passport; visa-exempt stays and pre-arrival forms change.
- Thailand ↗Do not criticise or mock the monarchy: insulting the royal family is a criminal offence.
- Thailand ↗Temples and palaces: shoulders and knees covered, shoes off before entering halls.
- Thailand ↗E-cigarettes and vapes are illegal to import or use; do not pack them.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Phrae191 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Phrae, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Thai baht (THB, ฿).Thailand-wide
- SIM or eSIMAIS and TrueMove H sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport registration is required.Thailand-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Thailand-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Leave ฿20–100 (≈ US$1–4) or the coins; skip it if a 10% service charge is on the bill.Thailand-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C/O. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Thailand-wide
- SafetyPhrae is generally safe; petty theft is rare but keep valuables secure in crowded markets.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in malls and hotels; squat toilets with a water bucket in rural stops.Thailand-wide
- Emergency numbers191 police · 1669 ambulance · 1155 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany Bangkok street-food vendors stay off the main roads on Mondays (street-cleaning day in several districts)…Thailand-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLPT Lampang Airport (≈70 km (43 mi) north, bus about 1.5 h).LPT Lampang Airport (≈43 mi (70 km) north, bus about 1.5 h).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; songthaews run from the bus station to the centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café30–50 baht (≈ US$1–2)
- Street or quick mealPad Thai (street stall)40–70 baht (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedBudget hotel/guesthouse, a night, per person฿250 (≈ US$8)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per person฿500 (≈ US$16)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per person฿800 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ฿800 (≈ US$25) · Mid ฿1,200 (≈ US$40) · High ฿1,800 (≈ US$60)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LPT Lampang Airport (≈70 km (43 mi) north, bus about 1.5 h)LPT Lampang Airport (≈43 mi (70 km) north, bus about 1.5 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Phrae: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Town is walkable; songthaews run from the bus station to the centre. For Wiang Kosai National Park, hire a taxi (≈300 baht) or join a local tour.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Wiang Kosai National Park
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round trip
Songthaew or taxi about 30 km (19 mi) west, 45 minSongthaew or taxi about 19 mi (30 km) west, 45 min
7‑tiered waterfall, good for a half‑day hike
Nan
cautionDoor to door: ≈3 h total
Bus from Phrae station, ~2 h
Longer travel; consider an overnight stay in Nan
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Nakhorn Phrae Hotel
Budget double room, central, free Wi‑Fi
Paradorn Hotel
Mid‑range, near bus station
Thepvong Place
Quiet lane, close to night market
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- 800–1,200 baht (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- 1,200–1,800 baht (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed
- High
- 1,800+ baht excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel2 × 1 night × ฿500 | ฿1,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ฿1,200 | ฿2,400 |
| Songthaew from bus station to town centre2 × ฿30 · check | ฿60 |
| Taxi to Wiang Kosai National Park (round trip)2 × ฿300 · check | ฿600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ฿406 |
| Trip total≈ ฿2,233 per person per day, bed included | ฿4,466≈ US$140 |
2026 estimate in baht; flights and inter‑city bus not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | 30–50 baht (≈ US$1–2) |
| Pad Thai (street stall) | 40–70 baht (≈ US$2–3) |
| Ticket to Wongburi House | 30 baht (≈ under US$1) |
| Songthaew ride | 20–30 baht (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check bus station departure times; last bus leaves around 19:00.Check bus station departure times; last bus leaves around 7:00 PM.
- Waterfall access may be limited in heavy rain (check locally).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Ambulance
- 1669
- Tourist police
- 1155
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Emergency
- Police191
- Ambulance1669
- Tourist police1155
Embassy
US consulate in Chiang Mai (check address); other embassies in Bangkok.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Songthaew town centre → bus station: ≈20 baht, 5 min (check)
- Taxi to Wiang Kosai National Park: ≈300 baht round trip (check)
Say or show
- ขอโทษ — Excuse me / Sorry (kŏr‑tôht)
- ขอบคุณ — Thank you (kòp‑kun)
- ราคาเท่าไหร่ — How much is it? (raa‑kaa tâo‑rai)
- ห้องน้ำอยู่ที่ไหน — Where is the bathroom? (hâwng‑náam yùu têe‑năi)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Phrae. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb (dry, cool) · avoid May–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night for relaxed museum visits and night market.
- Combine with Wiang Kosai park for a 2‑day nature‑culture combo.
Sources
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