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MAE
HONG SON is nestled in a deep valley hemmed in by high mountain ranges,
Mae Hong Son has long been isolated from the outside world.
Virtually covered with mist throughout the year, the name
refers to the fact that is terrain is highly suitable for the training
of elephants.Today,
Mae Hong Son is one of the dream destinations
for visitors. Daily
flights into its small airport bring growing numbers of tourists,
attracted by the spectacular scenery, numerous hilltribe communities
and soft adventure opportunities.
Pai
is a small town in Maehonghon Thailand near the Myanmar border, north of
Chiang Mai on the northern route to Mae Hong Son. It lies along the Pai
River.Pai was once a quiet market village primarily inhabited by Shan
people, whose culture originated in Burma. As it lies at the feet of the
mountains it's a good base for trekking and visiting hill tribes like
Karen, Hmong and Lisu. Well-known among backpackers for its relaxed
atmosphere, the town is full of cheap guest houses, souvenir shops and
restaurants. In the proximity of the town are spas, and elephant-camps.
Outside of town several hotsprings, natural and man-made, and a waterfall
can be found. Another notable attraction is the region's famous Wednesday
Market, occurring weekly, which can bring crowds of up to 10,000 local
villagers through the course of one day.
Recently Pai has appeared on the Thai tourist map and has received major
infrastructure upgrades, several small to medium-size resorts, a couple of
live music clubs, beer bars and two traffic lights. This has done little
to dampen the small and peaceful spirit of the town. However this has lead
to a recent influx of farang (or Europeans) and Thais from the cities, as
investors and land owners promises to bring Pai a new age of prosperity.
At the expense of this prosperity, Pai has become primarily a tourist town
where it is not uncommon to observe more western tourists than locals
along the main street. Unfortunately, Pai has become oriented primarily
towards western tourists and retains very little of the small village
charm that originally lead to its success as a tourist destination.
source:
Tourism Authority
of Thailand
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| Maehongson |
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Hotel
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Rate |
No.
of room |
| Baiyoke
Chalet |
900-1500 |
38 |
| Fern
Resort |
1200-2500 |
30 |
| Golden
Pai Resort |
1100-3000 |
70 |
| Huai
Nam Rin Resort |
600-3000 |
15 |
| Mae
Surin National Park |
800-1200 |
8 |
| Maehongson
Resort |
350-850 |
15 |
| Maehongson
River Side |
1150-1300 |
40 |
| Maehongson
Moutain Inn |
1500-3600 |
69 |
| Pana
Huts |
250-500 |
6 |
| Panorama |
300 |
20 |
| Rooks
Holiday |
1900-2500 |
184 |
| Soppong
River Inn |
400-700 |
25 |
| The
Imperial Tara Maehongson |
1700-2200 |
104 |
| The
Dai Resort |
- |
- |
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| Maesarieng |
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Hotel
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Rate |
No.
of room |
| River
House Resort |
500-950 |
11 |
| Salawin
National Park |
400-800 |
12 |
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| Pai |
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Hotel
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Rate |
No.
of room |
| Amy's
House |
300 |
8 |
| Baan
Tawan In Pai |
200-300 |
17 |
| Brook
View Resort |
300-800 |
9 |
| Baan
Krating Pai |
3000-3800 |
20 |
| Baan
Pai Village |
500-1500 |
22 |
| Baan
Nam Pai |
1500-1800 |
6 |
| Baradai |
150-350 |
4 |
| Belle
Villa Resort |
1900-4700 |
24 |
| Bulun
Buri |
3300-4500 |
6 |
| Cafe
Del Doi |
500-800 |
6 |
| Golden
Pai and Suite Resort |
1100-3000 |
70 |
| Hut
Ing Pai |
600-1200 |
34 |
| Muang
Pai Resort |
600-1000 |
20 |
| Pai
River Corner |
800-1200 |
9 |
| Pai
Buri |
600-1500 |
19 |
| Pai
Hill Side |
1200-1600 |
12 |
| Pai
Lanna |
600-900 |
10 |
| Pai
River Mountain Resort |
1000-1800 |
7 |
| Pairadise |
350-650 |
15 |
| Pai
Sipsong Panna |
600-1200 |
8 |
| Pai
Tree House |
- |
- |
| Rimpai
Cottage |
400-2800 |
22 |
| The
Country Side |
450-650 |
25 |
| Tha
Pai Spa |
600-2000 |
33 |
| Villa
De Pai |
500-1200 |
24 |
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| Pangmapa |
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Hotel
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Rate |
No.
of room |
| Cape
Lodge |
300-500 |
15 |
| Little
Eden Guesthouse |
250-350 |
10 |
| Northern
Hill Guesthouse |
200-800 |
7 |
| Soppong
River Inn |
500-700 |
4 |
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