Mae Sai, Administrative district in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand.
Mae Sai district covers 285 square kilometers of northern Thai territory, reaching an elevation of 377 meters above sea level with eight distinct subdistricts.
The district emerged from two tambons separated from Chiang Saen District in March 1939, receiving full district status on May 1, 1950.
The district extends along the Myanmar border where Thai and Shan influences merge through local traditions, commerce, and daily interactions between populations.
The district functions as the primary border checkpoint on Asian Highway Network AH2, connecting Thailand to Myanmar through Phahonyothin Road across Mae Sai River.
Mountains of the Daen Lao Range, including Doi Tung with its temple Wat Phra That, form natural boundaries within the northernmost district of Thailand.
Location: Chiang Rai
Elevation above the sea: 377 m
Shares border with: Chiang Saen, Mae Chan, Mae Fa Luang, Tachileik District
GPS coordinates: 20.42806,99.88361
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:08
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Doi Nang Non
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Doi Tung Royal Villa
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Doi Tung
10.1 km
Wat Phra That Chom Kitti
25.4 km
Wat Phra That Pha Ngao
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Wat Phra That Doi Wao
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Wat Phra That Chedi Luang
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Wat Hiranyawat
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Wat Phra That Doi Ku Kaeo
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Wat Pha Khaopan
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Wat Pong Sanuk
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Wat Pong Khong
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Wat Phrom Wihan
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Wat Ban Thung
38.4 km
Wat Phra Buat
26.9 km
Wat Chedi Chet Yot
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Wat Ko Pha Dam
36.2 km
House of Opium
22.3 km
Wat Phra That Song Phi Nong
31.8 kmReviews
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