Thung Buatong Forest Park at Mae Hong Son, Thailand.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Long neck Karien Mae Hong Son, Thailand
Long neck Karien Mae Hon Son - General Information
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.Former governors of Chiang Mai used to organise the rounding up of wild elephants which were then trained before being sent to the capital for work. Today, Mae Hong Son is one of the “dream destination” 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.
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.Former governors of Chiang Mai used to organise the rounding up of wild elephants which were then trained before being sent to the capital for work. Today, Mae Hong Son is one of the “dream destination” 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.
THAI YAI CULTURE
The Thai Yai can be seen along the northern border with Myanmar. They may at one time have been the most numerous of the ethnic Thai tribes that stretch across Southeast Asia. A large group settled in Mae Hong Son.The Thai Yai culture has had a strong influence on the province, as can be seen in its architecture. Although a part of the Lanna region, the indigenous Thai Yai people living in Mae Hong Son are faced with very cold weather during winter and extremely hot weather in the summer, with mist or fog practically throughout the whole year. Not surprisingly they have had to adapt to the environment.As a result, their architectural style has developed into something different from other Lanna communities. Their living quarters are usually built with tall floors and low roofs, the sizes differing according to one’s social status and position. Homes of the ordinary folks are usually with one single level of roof, while those of the local aristocrats have two or more levels forming a castle-like shape. The space thus provided is believed to help air circulation. An interesting feature of the Thai Yai style is the perforated designs along the eaves which are an architectural identity of the area.
The Thai Yai can be seen along the northern border with Myanmar. They may at one time have been the most numerous of the ethnic Thai tribes that stretch across Southeast Asia. A large group settled in Mae Hong Son.The Thai Yai culture has had a strong influence on the province, as can be seen in its architecture. Although a part of the Lanna region, the indigenous Thai Yai people living in Mae Hong Son are faced with very cold weather during winter and extremely hot weather in the summer, with mist or fog practically throughout the whole year. Not surprisingly they have had to adapt to the environment.As a result, their architectural style has developed into something different from other Lanna communities. Their living quarters are usually built with tall floors and low roofs, the sizes differing according to one’s social status and position. Homes of the ordinary folks are usually with one single level of roof, while those of the local aristocrats have two or more levels forming a castle-like shape. The space thus provided is believed to help air circulation. An interesting feature of the Thai Yai style is the perforated designs along the eaves which are an architectural identity of the area.
Mae Hong Son Travel
How to get there Travel from Bangkok
Car - Mae Hong Son is located 924 kilometres from Bangkok. Drive from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and then choose the following routes to Mae Hong Son:Chiang Mai – Hot – Mae Sariang – Khun Yuam – Mae Hong Son (Route 108) with 1864 curves, a distance of 349 kilometres.Chiang Mai – Mae Malai – Pai – Mae Hong Son (Route 1095), a distance of 245 kilometres.BusMueang Nuea Yan Yon Tour (Tel: (0 2936 3587-8) operates an air-conditioned bus which runs directly from Bangkok to Mae Hong Son every day. The bus departs from Chatuchak (Mochit 2) Bus Terminal at 6 p.m. The trip takes about 17 hours.TrainOne can travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai by rail and then continue to Mae Hong Son by bus. For more information, call 1699, 0 2223 7010, 0 2223 7020 or visit http://www.railway.co.th/AirThai Airways flies Bangkok-Chiang Mai-Mae Hong Son daily. Reservation should be made in advance at Tel: 0 2280 0060, 0 2628 2000 or call 1566 or visit www.thaiairways.com for current schedule.
Travel from Chiang Mai
Car - Mae Hong Son can be reached from Chiang Mai either by Highway No. 108 via Hot, Mae Sariang, or Highway No. 1095 via Pai.BusChiang Mai-Mae Hong Son buses operated by Prem Pracha Transport (Tel: 0 5324 4737, 0 5324 2767) departing from Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal every day. The buses which run along Highway No.108 leave Chiang Mai frequently from 6.30 a.m. – 9 p.m. The journey takes 8 hours. The buses which run along Highway No. 1095 leave Chiang Mai from 7 a.m.-12.30 p.m. The journey takes 6 hours.AirThere are 4 daily flights from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son. Tourists are advised to book tickets at least 2 days before departure. Contact Thai Airways Tel: 0 5321 0043-5, 0 5321 1044-7 (Chiang Mai), or 0 5361 1297, 0 5361 1194 (Mae Hong Son).
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Coffee In Love at Pai - Mae Hong Son, Thailand
Coffee In Love at Pai - Mae Hong Son
Coffee In Love at Pai - Mae Hong Son
Coffee In Love at Pai - Mae Hong Son
Coffee In Love at Pai - Mae Hong Son
Coffee In Love at Pai - Mae Hong Son, Thailand
Rim Pai Cottage - Pai. Mae Hong Son, Thailand
Rim Pai Cottage - Pai. Mae Hong Son
Rim Pai Cottage - Pai. Mae Hong Son
Rim Pai Cottage - Pai. Mae Hong Son
Rim Pai Cottage - Pai. Mae Hong Son
Rim Pai Cottage - Pai. Mae Hong Son
Rim Pai Cottage - Pai. Mae Hong Son. Rim Pai Cottage Stay in the charming place one of the best resort hotel in Pai. Rim Pai Cottage situated next to the magic of the River Pai.
The Countryside - pai. Mae Hong Son in Northern Thailand
The Countryside - Pai. Mae Hong Son
The Countryside - Pai. Mae Hong Son
The Countryside - Pai. Mae Hong Son
The Countryside - Pai. Mae Hong Son
The Countryside - Pai. Mae Hong Son
Beautiful place The Countryside - Pai. Mae Hong Son, Thailand. The Countryside bungalows in Pai, Mae Hong Son. The countryside offers you a very comfortable private cabin with your own roofterrace.All cabins are fully furnished, spotless clean and equipped with hot shower and western toilet.
Villa De Pai at Maehongson Thailand
Villa De Pai at Maehongson
Villa De Pai at Maehongson
Villa De Pai at Maehongson
Villa De Pai at Maehongson
Villa De Pai at Maehongson
Villa De Pai at Maehongson
Villa de Pai is located in middle of Pai town , Maehongsorn Thailand. Villa de Pai is located in the middle of Pai town. Only 10 minutes walk from bus station. Very convenient to walk to market or any places in town. Even in the late night when you come back from your party place such asB-Bop, Bamboo bar, Ting-Tong, etc.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Indiana Cottage at Pai - Maehongson
Indiana Cottage
Festivals Bua Tong Blossom Festival. Each year in November, the hillsides of Khun Yuam and Mae Sariang districts are filled with a host of golden Bua Tong Blooms. As gay as a daisy and almost as large as a sunflower, the Bua Tong only blossoms for a month.At Doi Mae U-Kho, the blossoms appear profusely. Finally, the golden blooms become part of the scene. Some specialists have classified these Bua Tong as weeds and because of this, they may be cleared to make way for cash crops. Fortunately a group of researchers have discovered the flower’s insect-repellent properties. And perhaps that is why the Bua Tong, a symbol of Mae Hong Son, is still preserved on the hillsides.
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