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Mae Hong Son

Mae Hong Son, Thailand · Asia

About Mae Hong Son

Mae Hong Son sits on the route: 45 minutes from Sop Pong, 32km from Ban Rak Thai.

Mae Hong Son is a town located in Mae Hong Son, Thailand. With a population of 9,109, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Mae Hong Son sits in Thailand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Bangkok time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Mae Hong Son to your route.

About Mae Hong Son

Mae Hong Son (Northern Thai: ᨾᩯ᩵ᩁᩬ᩵ᨦᩈᩬᩁ; Thai: แม่ฮ่องสอน, pronounced [mɛ̂ː hɔ̂ŋ sɔ̌ːn]) is a town (thesaban mueang) in north-west Thailand, capital of Mae Hong Son Province. It is in the Shan Hills, near the border with Burma along the banks of the River Pai. As of 2018, the town had 7,066 inhabitants. The town

Read more covers the tambon Chong Kham of the Mueang Mae Hong Son district. Mae Hong Son is 883 kilometres (549 mi) north of Bangkok and 251 kilometres (156 mi) northwest of Chiang Mai.

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Mae Hong Son offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Mae Hong Son located?

Mae Hong Son is located in Mae Hong Son, Thailand, Asia. The coordinates are 19.3003 latitude, 97.9685 longitude.

What is the population of Mae Hong Son?

Mae Hong Son has a population of approximately 9,109 people, making it a town in Thailand.

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Quick Information

Population
9,109
Continent
Asia
Country
Thailand
Region
Mae Hong Son
Timezone
Asia/Bangkok
Coordinates
19.3003, 97.9685

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Thailand

Police
191
Ambulance
1669
Fire
199
Driving side
left

Tourist police (English): 1155.

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Worth the detour from Mae Hong Son

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Ban Rak Thai

A Yunnanese Chinese village founded by former Kuomintang soldiers, set around a small lake at 1,776 metres with tea terraces on the slopes and clay-walled tea houses. It is 44 kilometres from Mae Hong Son on a steep border road.

32 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Pai

A bohemian mountain town in a lush valley surrounded by hot springs, waterfalls, and viewpoints popular with backpackers and digital nomads.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Mae Hong Son

  • 32 kmBan Rak ThaiA Yunnanese Chinese village founded by former Kuomintang soldiers, set around a small lake at 1,776 metres with tea terraces on the slopes and clay-walled tea houses. It is 44 kilometres from Mae Hong Son on a steep border road.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Mae Hong Son.

Sop Pong

🇹🇭 Thailand

39 km away

Chaem Luang

🇹🇭 Thailand

45 km away

Pai

🇹🇭 Thailand

50 km awayPop. 2,284

Mae Hi

🇹🇭 Thailand

51 km away

Wiang Nuea

🇹🇭 Thailand

51 km away

Khun Yuam

🇹🇭 Thailand

52 km away

Wiang Haeng

🇹🇭 Thailand

76 km away

Dimawso

🇲🇲 Myanmar

90 km awayPop. 5,621

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