Tak, Thailand · Asia
Mae Sot sits on the route: 15 minutes from Myawaddy.
Mae Sot is a town located in Tak, Thailand. With a population of 44,563, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Mae Sot 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 Sot to your route.
Mae Sot (Northern Thai: ᨾᩯ᩵ᩈᩬᨯ; Thai: แม่สอด, pronounced [mɛ̂ː sɔ̀ːt]; Burmese: မဲဆောက်, [mɛ́ sʰaʊʔ]; Shan: မႄႈသွတ်ႇ, [mɛ sʰɔt̚]) is a city in western Thailand that shares a border with Myanmar to the west. It is notable as a trade hub and for its substantial population of Burmese migrants and refugees. The city isRead more
part of Tak Province, 87 km from the city of Tak and 492 km from Bangkok. It is home to the district headquarters of Mae Sot District, and is the main gateway between Thailand and Burma. As a result, it has gained notoriety for its trade in gems and teak, as well as black market services such as human trafficking and illicit drugs.
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Mae Sot is located in Tak, Thailand, Asia. The coordinates are 16.7167 latitude, 98.5667 longitude.
Mae Sot has a population of approximately 44,563 people, making it a town in Thailand.
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