Phrae
Phrae, town in the mountainous northern region of Thailand. It is located on the Yom River and the Sukhothai-Nan road in a historic region with many temples and ruins. Teak lumbering is a major activity, and tobacco and rice are grown extensively around the town. Phrae has an airport with scheduled flights. Pop. (2000) 40,059.
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Article Title:
Phrae
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
21 January 2018
Access Date:
March 03, 2025