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Phrao is a district in the north-eastern part of Chiang Mai Province in northern Thailand. Its major town, Phrao, lies 107 km north-north-east of Chiang Mai.HistoryThe name Phrao was given to this city around 1281 by King Mangrai of Lan Na who had been on his way to invade Hariphunchai Kingdom. After this, Mangrai sent his third son, Khrua to rule Phrao. Hereafter, Phrao became one of the important cities of the Lan Na kingdom.King Tilokarat, who is considered a god-king of Lan Na, once ruled this city before becoming a king.GeographyNeighboring districts are 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.AdministrationThe district is subdivided into 11 subdistricts, which are further subdivided into 108 villages . Wiang Phrao is a township, which covers parts of tambon Wiang and the whole Thung Luang. There are further nine Tambon administrative organizations .