Overview
Mae Hong Son is a small provincial capital (pop. 7,000) nestled in Northern Thailand's misty mountains near the Myanmar border.
Budget Travel · Culture · Day Trips · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Connectivity
Titan Internet shop provides WiFi access. Many guesthouses offer free WiFi, though Fern Resort notes slow speeds.
Food
Northern Thai cuisine dominates—try nam phrik chili pastes, sai ua sausage, kaeng curries, and khao soi. Evening food market near the old jail offers budget meals.
Money
Thai baht is the local currency. ATMs are available in town. Budget travelers can eat well for 100-200 baht per meal at local markets.
Transport
Mae Hong Son is a walkable town. Rent bicycles from Titan Internet shop near the 7-Eleven. Motorbikes are essential for exploring temples and surrounding areas. Tuk-tuks from the bus station to town cost 80 baht.
