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PHRAE PROVINCE
Phrae is a rural, mountainous province most often associated with teak. Despite a nation-
wide ban on logging, there's not a whole lot of the hardwood left, and the little that does
exist is under threat.
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Phrae
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Walking around the older parts of Phrae one is struck by similarities with the historic Lao
city of Luang Prabang: ample greenery, traditional wood buildings and scenic temples
dominate the scenery, and monks form a significant part of the traffic. The city's residents
must be among the friendliest folks in Thailand, and Phrae's location on the banks of Mae
Nam Yom and its ancient wall also invite comparisons with Chiang Mai. Despite all this,
Phrae is a little-visited city and a great destination for those who require little more than a
few low-key attractions, good local food and cheery company.
