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Introducing Maehongson
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Introducing Maehongson


Maehongson on the Burmese border to the west is particularly attractive known as "The city of the three mists". It can be reached in half an hour by plane, though those with the time may find driving round the execllent high-way a good introduction to the forest - covered moutains surrounding it. Home to most of Thailand's colourful hill-peoples the Pa-dong women with there enlongated ringed necks the most spectacularly different in appearance. It offers the adventurous and energetic hot- springs caves and waterfalls as near or farther destinations.Rafting on the Pai river is pacticulaly recommended. But the small provincial town with its morning markets and colourful festivals of the ordination ceremony of young Shan men in to the monkhood is a great place to lounge around, its temple of Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu providing the optimum viewing point for the minimum of effort.


Maehongson 's details

Slogan Mork Sam Rudu - Kong Moo Sead Fha - Pa Keew Kajee - Phu Kol Dee - Pra Pe Nee Ngam - Lue Nam Thin Bua Toong
Location Located in Northren , northwest of Thailand 924 kms. from Bangkok.
Logo of Maehongson
Area This province covers an area of 41,244.259 sq, Kms.
Boundary The north - Next to Rat Chan in Burmese
The south - Next to A.Tha Song Yang in Tak
The northeast - Next to A.Mae Jame , A Hod in Chiangmai
The west - Next to Burmese.
River Main rivers :
- Pai river :It's the widest river of Maehongson. It's have 180kms at length.
- Sa La Win River : It is intersect between Thailand border and Burmese border
- Youm River : It's have 215 kms at length.
- Mae La Mad River :It's flow pass A.Muang to join Pai River.
Weather Have 3 seasons such as :
The summer season - (Mid of March - Mid of May)
The rainy season - ( Mid of May - Mid of October)
The winter season - (Mid of October - Mid of March)
Administration Administrative divided into 7 districts namely : Muang, Mea Sariang,Mea La Noi, Sop Moei and Pang Mha Pha Districts.

The distance from A.Muang to other adinistrative subdivision of Maehongson province

A.Muang – A.Pang Mha Pha take 64 kms.
A.Muang – A.Khunyoum take 67 kms.
A.Muang – A.Pai take 111kms.
A.Muang – A.Mae Lanoi take 134 kms.
A.Muang – A.Mae Sariang take 164 kms.
A.Muang – A.Sob moei take 192 kms.







   
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