Mae Hong Son

This article is about the town Mae Hong Son. For other uses, see Mae Hong Son (disambiguation).

Mae Hong Son
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Mae Hong Son
Coordinates: 19°18′4″N 97°58′12″E
Country	Thailand
Provinces	Mae Hong Son Province
Amphoe	Amphoe Mueang Mae Hong Son
Elevation	240 m (790 ft)
Population	6,023
Time zone	UTC+7 (UTC+7)

Mae Hong Son (Thai: แม่ฮ่องสอน (Pronunciation)) is a town (thesaban mueang) in north west Thailand, capital of the Mae Hong Son Province. It is located in the Shan Hills, near the border with Burma along the banks of the river Pai. As of 2005, the town has some 6,023 inhabitants.

The town covers the tambon Chong Kham of the Mueang Mae Hong Son district.

Mae Hong Son can be reached by car or bus from Chiang Mai by the Mae Hong Son loop. The town is also serviced by the Mae Hong Son Airport. The town has some tourist infrastructure, including many guesthouses and several internet cafes. It also has a vegetarian restaurant near the main market.

It is a popular jumping-off point for tours to visit hill tribe villages, caves, and waterfalls in the area. There are also some hot springs nearby. "Thung Dok Bua Tong" in Amphoe Khun Yuam, where the fields of wild sunflowers bloom and cover the hills during the month of November, is best reached from Mae Hong Son and lies some 80 km away.

External links

• Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Training Center Mae Hong Son