Mae Sot - Wikipedia
Mae Sot (Thai: แม่สอด, pronounced [mɛ̂ː sɔ̀ːt]; Burmese: မဲဆောက်, [mɛ́ sʰaʊʔ]; Shan: မႄႈသွတ်ႇ, [ɛ sʰaaj]) is a city in western Thailand that shares a border with Myanmar to the west. It is notable as a trade hub and for its substantial population of Burmese migrants and …
Mae Sot district - Wikipedia
Mae Sot is where the Asian Highway AH1 links Thailand and Myanmar. It is one of only three transnational roads and cross-border points across the Tenasserim Hills to Myanmar, along with Three Pagodas Pass and Phu Nam Ron.
Mae Sot, Northern Thailand - South East Asia Backpacker
Like many border post towns, Mae Sot is a place of ethnic diversity and cultural fusion. It is the Easternmost point of Thailand and the gateway to the land of Myanmar (Burma). For many years, the town has been a base for Burmese refugees and displaced migrant workers coming to Thailand to earn a living.
Myanmar refugees take shelter in Thailand's Mae Sot - BBC
Mae Sot is now a warren of safehouses, whole streets accommodating largely undocumented refugees. Some are well-established dormitories, funded by foreign aid organisations.
Mae Sot: An escape route from Myanmar – ENG.MIZZIMA.COM
Jul 23, 2024 · Mae Sot faces the town of Myawaddy, which lies close to the Andaman Sea port of Mawlamyine and the Kayin or Karen State capital Hpa-an. Bridges connecting Myawaddy and Mae Sot provide a southern exit from Myanmar, an …
Mae Sot – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
Mae Sot (แม่สอด) is in Tak Province, Thailand at an elevation of around 210 m. It is a trade hub and has a substantial population of Burmese migrants and refugees. It is the main gateway by land between Thailand and Myanmar because of the Friendship Bridge connecting Mae Sot to Myawaddy in Myanmar.
Mae Sot - Insight Myanmar
Jul 8, 2022 · Mae Sot is a town in northwestern Thailand that borders Myanmar. The town is the capital of Mae Sot District in Tak Province. Mae Sot is located about 620 km (390 mi) north of Bangkok. The town has a population of over 100,000 people and is an important trading center between Thailand and Myanmar.
The Ultimate Guide to Mae Sot - Gecko Routes
Mae Sot is a popular gateway to Myanmar after becoming home to the Friendship Bridge that connects the two countries. Many aspects of everyday Thai and Burmese life have become tightly intertwined in Mae Sot. As a result, the city offers a taste of …
Myanmar refugees take shelter in Thailand's Mae Sot
Apr 17, 2024 · Mae Sot is now a warren of safehouses, whole streets accommodating largely undocumented refugees. Some are well-established dormitories, funded by foreign aid organisations.
Myanmar Humanitarian Corridor to Be Established Soon, Thai FM …
Feb 9, 2024 · Thailand expects to open up a humanitarian corridor in about a month to deliver aid to civilians displaced by the conflict in neighboring Myanmar, the country’s Foreign Minister Parnpree...
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