Mae Sai, Administrative district in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand.
Description
Mae Sai is an administrative district in northern Chiang Rai Province that stretches along the Myanmar border. The area is divided into several subdistricts and contains towns, villages, and important crossing points where the border region meets Thai territory.
History
The district was formed in 1939 from two communities separated from Chiang Saen and became a full district in 1950. This administrative change was part of efforts to organize the Thai borderlands.
Culture
Thai and Shan traditions blend visibly through local shops, food, and crafts that reflect both cultures. Border communities here share customs and daily routines that have developed from generations of cross-border contact.
Practical
The area functions as a main crossing point between Thailand and Myanmar with a direct border bridge. Visitors should be aware of the border location and prepare appropriate documents depending on their travel plans.
Did you know?
The Daen Lao mountain range borders this area with peaks like Doi Tung, topped by the ancient Wat Phra That temple. This mountain is both a natural boundary and a destination where visitors can hike and enjoy sweeping views of the border region.
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Doi Nang Non
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Doi Tung
10.1 km
Wat Phra That Doi Wao
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Wat Hiranyawat
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Wat Than Pla
11.1 km
Wat Tham Pla
11.1 kmWat Tham Pha Chom
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Wat Phrom Wihan
420 m
Wat Si Bun Yuen
16.7 kmWat Pang Ha
12.1 kmTham Pla
11 kmTham Pum
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17.2 kmJinnaluck Mulberry Paper Workshop
11.7 kmMae Fah Luang Arboretum
12.8 kmMarket
1.6 kmNight market
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355 mNorthernmost point in Thailand sign
1.8 kmTea Oil and Plant Oils Development Center
930 mCovered Market
1.8 kmMaeh Fah Luang Garden
12.7 kmCovered Market
1.9 kmFollowers of Buddha
3 kmRegina Hotel Golf Course
3.7 km
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