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Mae Hong Son hotel and Thailand accommodation guide
 Mae
Hong Son, Thailand's second northernmost province, is sheltered by several
high mountains and enjoys a cool climate almost all year round. Mae Hong
Son is located 924 kilometers from Bangkok and can be reached from Chiang
Mai either by Highway No.108 via Mae Sariang, 349 kilometers, or Highway
No.1095 via Pai
which shortens the distance to some 245 kilometers. Mae Hong Son is bordered
by the Union of Myanmar (Burma) to the north and the west, and a strong
Burmese influence can be seen in the province's temples and buildings.
The population of Mae Hong Son include Thai Yai (or Shan) and various
hilltribes such as Karen, Hmong, Lahu, Lua and Lisu, scattering in the
districts. Mae Hong Son covers an area of 12,681 square kilometers and
is administratively divided into 7 districts (Amphoe) namely : Muang,
Pai, Khun Yuam, Mae La Noi, Mae Sariang, Sop Moei and Pang Mapha.
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