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Mae Sai

Chiang Rai, Thailand · Asia

About Mae Sai

Mae Sai is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Mae Fa Luang, 39km from Doi Mae Salong.

Mae Sai is a town located in Chiang Rai, Thailand. With a population of 27,520, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Mae Sai 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 Sai to your route.

About Mae Sai

Mae Sai (Thai: แม่สาย, pronounced [mɛ̂ː sǎːj]; Shan: မႄႈသၢႆ, pronounced [mɛ.sʰǎj]), is the district town of Mae Sai District in the far north of Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. Mae Sai is a major border crossing between Thailand and Myanmar; the town of Tachileik, in Shan State is across the bridge. Asian Highway

Read more Network AH2 (Thailand Route 1 or Phahonyothin Road) crosses the Mae Sai River to the town of Tachileik in Myanmar. The town of Mae Sai and Tachileik are the bi-national conurbation shared between Thailand and Myanmar.

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Mae Sai 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 Sai located?

Mae Sai is located in Chiang Rai, Thailand, Asia. The coordinates are 20.4335 latitude, 99.8762 longitude.

What is the population of Mae Sai?

Mae Sai has a population of approximately 27,520 people, making it a town in Thailand.

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Quick Information

Population
27,520
Continent
Asia
Country
Thailand
Region
Chiang Rai
Timezone
Asia/Bangkok
Coordinates
20.4335, 99.8762

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 Sai

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Doi Tung Royal Villa

A former royal residence of the Princess Mother in the mountains of Chiang Rai, surrounded by beautiful botanical gardens and a Mae Fah Luang Garden.

14 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Doi Mae Salong

Ridge-top former Kuomintang settlement in Chiang Rai province, reached by a winding tea-plantation road at 1,200 metres.

39 km · about 45 min drive

museum

Baan Dam (Black House Museum)

A mysterious collection of dark-timbered buildings filled with animal bones, skins, and hunting trophies by artist Thawan Duchanee.

48 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple)

A striking modern temple drenched in vivid sapphire blue with intricate gold details and a luminous white Buddha inside.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Mae Sai

  • 39 kmDoi Mae SalongRidge-top former Kuomintang settlement in Chiang Rai province, reached by a winding tea-plantation road at 1,200 metres.

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Mae Sai.

Tachilek

🇲🇲 Myanmar

2 km awayPop. 51,553

Mae Fa Luang

🇹🇭 Thailand

20 km away

Ban Khoan

🇱🇦 Laos

24 km awayPop. 65,348

Chiang Saen

🇹🇭 Thailand

28 km awayPop. 10,807

Mae Chan

🇹🇭 Thailand

32 km awayPop. 37,672

Ban Simuangngam

🇱🇦 Laos

34 km awayPop. 2,428

Homyen

🇱🇦 Laos

34 km awayPop. 1,250

Donethat

🇱🇦 Laos

36 km awayPop. 1,743

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