Dok Kham Tai
Date: Thursday 23rd February 2012Dok Kham Tai is a district (Amphoe) of Phayao Province in northern Thailand.
Wat San Chang Hin, as seen from main road…
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Pa Daet of Chiang Rai Province, Chun, Pong and Chiang Muan of Phayao Province, Song of Phrae Province, Ngao of Lampang Province, and Mueang Phayao and Phu Kamyao of Phayao.
Mid-town, looking north-east…
Mid-town, looking south-west…
The district is subdivided into 12 subdistrics (tambon), which are further subdivided into 124 villages (muban). There are two townships (thesaban tambon) – Dok Khamtai covers parts of tambon Dok Khamtai, Don Si Chum, Sawang Arom, and the whole tambon Bun Koet. Ban Tham covers the whole tambon Ban Tham. There are further 9 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
Canal bridges are brightly coloured!
An interesting architectural touch…
Wat Analayo is located in the foothills across the lake from the town of Phayao. You could easily spend an afternoon exploring the labyrinth of roads leading up to temples and monuments on the hill tops and ridges here; 
Wat Sri Khom Kham has one of Thailands tallest Buddha images. Towering 17 metres above those within, it is truely impressive. The temple complex also has graphic illustrations of the Buddhist version of hell, tucked away in the gardens. 
There are more than 40 Tai Lue villages across Phayao Province, with a strong connection going back to the height of the Lanna Kingdom of 750 years ago. Tai Lue are famous for their weaving, Chiang Kham is the place to go to admire and purchase...