![]() Buddhist shrine at Wat Mani in Mae Sot Mae Sot is a town in north-western Thailand on the border with Myanmar. It is notable as a trade hub and for its substantial population of Burmese migrants and refugees. The town is the main land gateway between Thailand and Myanmar / Burma. Itt has a reputation for its trade in gems and teak and people trafficking and drugs. The Moei River is the natural border between Mae Sot and the town of Myawaddy in Myanmar / Burma. |
Guest House in Mae Sot |
![]() Gem stones on sale in Mae Sot |
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