Location: Mae Sot
Top Things to do in Mae Sot
Top 10 Things to do in Mae Sot, Tak Province
Mae Sot (Thai: แม่สอด, pronounced [mɛ̂ː sɔ̀ːt]; Burmese: မဲဆောက်, [mɛ́ sʰaʊʔ]; Shan: ႄႈသၢႆ, [ɛ sʰaaj]) is a city in western Thailand that shares a border with Burma to the west. It is notable as a trade hub and for its substantial population of Burmese migrants and refugees. The city is part of Tak Province, 87 km from the city of Tak and 509 km from Bangkok. It is home to the district headquarters of Mae Sot District, and is the main gateway between Thailand and Burma. As a result, it has gained notoriety for its trade in gems and teak, as well as black market services such as people trafficking and drugs.
Restaurants in Mae Sot
1. Beerhound
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Doi Musur Hilltribe Development & Welfare Center
3. Chao Por Phawo Shrine
4. Taksin Maharat National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
5. Thai Unity Temple
6. Wat Chumphon Khiri
7. Hilltribe Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By 917MikeC - Hobart, Australia
We stopped here on the drive from Mae Sot to Tak. This used to be a very difficult road but its now a magnificent 4 lane highway ! Great engineering effort through the Mountains! The market is very extensive extremely clean ! The fruit and Vegetables on sale are magnificent the Local strawberries a highlight! As well they have clothing and and array of other goods. Its obviously a market to servive locals not tourists but we found it a highlight of our Journey in this part of Thailand. Stop and enjoy the colour sounds and aroma of local activities!
