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Mae Sariang
Spend 1–2 days in Mae Sariang; a night covers the museum, hill‑tribe villages and hot springs, then head on to Mae Hong Son or Pai.
Mae Sariang is a small northern town near the Myanmar border. Its attractions are clustered around the centre, so a single overnight stay is enough to see the museum, visit nearby hill‑tribe villages, soak hot springs and enjoy riverside food.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid May–Oct (wet season)
- Airport
- HGN
- Nights
- 1–2
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Thailand ↗Check entry rules and any arrival card on the official Thai government sites for your passport; visa-exempt stays and pre-arrival forms change.
- Thailand ↗Do not criticise or mock the monarchy: insulting the royal family is a criminal offence.
- Thailand ↗Temples and palaces: shoulders and knees covered, shoes off before entering halls.
- Thailand ↗E-cigarettes and vapes are illegal to import or use; do not pack them.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Mae Sariang191 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mae Sariang, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Thai baht (THB, ฿).Thailand-wide
- SIM or eSIMAIS and TrueMove H sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport registration is required.Thailand-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Thailand-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Leave ฿20–100 (≈ US$1–4) or the coins; skip it if a 10% service charge is on the bill.Thailand-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C/O. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Thailand-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; petty theft is rare, but keep an eye on belongings in markets and on night buses.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in malls and hotels; squat toilets with a water bucket in rural stops.Thailand-wide
- Emergency numbers191 police · 1669 fire and ambulance · 1155 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany Bangkok street-food vendors stay off the main roads on Mondays (street-cleaning day in several districts)…Thailand-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportHGN Mae Hong Son Airport (about 45 km (28 mi) north, 1 h by road).HGN Mae Hong Son Airport (about 28 mi (45 km) north, 1 h by road).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; rent a bicycle for THB 50 (≈ US$2) /day or a motorbike for THB 200 (≈ US$7) /day from guesthouses.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Museum or sight ticketHot springs entryTHB 30–50 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedNorthwest Guesthouse fan room, a night, per person฿250 (≈ US$8)
- Mid-range bedRiverhouse Hotel standard room, a night, per room฿1,500 (≈ US$50)
- High-end bedRiverhouse Hotel standard room, a night, per room฿2,500 (≈ US$80)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ฿900 (≈ US$30) · Mid ฿1,500 (≈ US$50) · High ฿2,500 (≈ US$80)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HGN Mae Hong Son Airport (about 45 km (28 mi) north, 1 h by road)HGN Mae Hong Son Airport (about 28 mi (45 km) north, 1 h by road)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) low), wettest Jun (15 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mae Sariang: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Town is walkable; rent a bicycle for THB 50 /day or a motorbike for THB 200 /day from guesthouses. Hire a car‑driver for trips beyond the town.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Hill‑tribe villages
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Hire a local guide; 15–30 min drive from town
Guide helps with translation and finding remote villages.
Hot Springs (east of town)
goDoor to door: ≈45 min each way
Drive 18 km (11 mi) east on Hwy 108, then follow signs; private track to siteDrive 11 mi (18 km) east on Hwy 108, then follow signs; private track to site
Bring towel; basic facilities, no English signage.
Mae Sam Laeb border village
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Songthaew or motorbike 1 h north; boat 600 baht (≈ US$19) for Salween trip
Border area; limited services.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Northwest Guesthouse
Fan rooms THB 250, air‑con rooms THB 400; river view; basic but clean.
Riverhouse Hotel
Rooms THB 900–2,800; river balconies, air‑con, free Wi‑Fi.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- THB 800–1,200 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- THB 1,200–2,000 (≈ US$40–65) excl. bed
- High
- THB 2,000 (≈ US$65)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Northwest Guesthouse fan room2 × 1 night × ฿350 | ฿700 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ฿1,500 | ฿3,000 |
| Bike rental2 × ฿50 · check | ฿100 |
| Motorbike rental2 × ฿200 · check | ฿400 |
| Mini‑van ticket from Chiang Mai (one way)2 × ฿200 · check | ฿400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ฿460 |
| Trip total≈ ฿2,530 per person per day, bed included | ฿5,060≈ US$160 |
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2026 estimate in THB; flights and long‑distance bus not included.
Prices of common things
| Bike rental | THB 50 (≈ US$2) /day |
| Motorbike rental | THB 200 (≈ US$7) /day |
| Mini‑van from Chiang Maiplus THB 15 service fee if bought at 7‑Eleven | THB 200 (≈ US$7) (one way) |
| Hot springs entry | THB 30–50 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Meal at Inthira (large restaurant) | THB 80–150 (≈ US$3–5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Mini‑van tickets from Chiang Mai require Thai‑language phone booking; 7‑Eleven collection adds THB 15 (≈ under US$1) fee.
- Roads can be bumpy after heavy rains; fill the tank before the Mae Sot leg.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Fire and ambulance
- 1669
- Tourist Police
- 1155
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Emergency
- Police191
- Ambulance1669
- Tourist Police1155
Embassy
US consular services are in Chiang Mai; check the US Embassy website for details.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Chiang Mai → Mae Sariang mini‑van: THB 200 (≈ US$7), about 3.5 h (check)
- Bike rental in town: THB 50 (≈ US$2) per day
- Motorbike rental: THB 200 (≈ US$7) per day
Say or show
- ขอโทษ — Excuse me / Sorry (kŏr‑tôht)
- ขอบคุณ — Thank you (kòp‑kun)
- อันนี้ราคาเท่าไหร่ — How much is this? (ăn‑níi raa‑kaa tâo‑rai)
- เช็คบิลได้ไหม — Can I have the bill? (chék‑bín dâi mái)
- สถานีรถบัสอยู่ที่ไหน — Where is the bus station? (sà‑tă‑nii rót‑bát yùu têe‑năi)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mae Sariang. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb · avoid May–Oct (wet season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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