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| Mae Sot | ||
| province | Tak | |
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| Residents | 31.530 (2014) | |
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Mae Sot(Thai: แม่สอด) is a city in the province Tak in Northern Thailand. The city is on the border with Myanmar. One-day trips to the neighboring country are possible here.
background
getting there
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| Tak | 80 km |
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The arrival / departure is by long-distance bus from Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Mae Sai (Green Bus) or from Bangkok, with the minibus from Phitsanulok, Sukhothai or Tak or by plane (Nok Air). Both the bus station and the airport are on the road to the border, around 3 km outside the city center. A bridge connects the city with the Myanmar one Myawaddy. Entry into Thailand from Myanmar is possible.
mobility
There are several moped or bicycle rentals in Mae Sot. A great way to explore the city and the surrounding area.
Tourist Attractions
activities
shop
- Talat Rim Moei (ตลาด ริม เมย). Covered market located on the banks of the Moei border river in the immediate vicinity of the border crossing and the “Friendship Bridge”. Wide range of products from cheap (mainly Chinese) plastic products and electrical appliances as well as pirated CDs and DVDs to food, textiles, wood carvings and teak goods to gold jewelry and precious stones (especially jade and garnet). Also popular with Thais looking for bargains.
kitchen
- Khao Mao Khao Fang (ข้าวเม่า ข้าวฟ่าง), about 3 kilometers north of the city on the national road 105. Upscale restaurant with Thai cuisine. The restaurant is surrounded by a green oasis and also decorated inside with trees and plants, so that you feel like you are in a (but quite civilized and well-kept) jungle.
nightlife
accommodation
Practical advice
| Phone code | 055 |
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| Post Code | 63110 |
