Tag Archives: Mae Hong Son Province

Soppong – market and villages

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Christine

My first of two mornings in the village turns out to be the one day each week that most of the local people come down from the surrounding hill villages. They come both to sell what they produce and to … Continue reading →

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Pangmapha-Soppong

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Christine

The next town of any size west of Pai is about two hours of twists and hairpins farther. To get to Soppong, or Pangmapha as it is also known, one either gets a seat in a minivan heading for Mae … Continue reading →

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Pai

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Christine

Not so long ago Pai was an amazing place to visit. I suppose it may still be, but for a different group of travelers now than formerly. The relatively remote Pai has now been ‘discovered,’ and its character greatly altered.  … Continue reading →

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Northwestern Thailand – the Mae Hong Son Loop

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Christine

Oh to travel with no time restrictions, but no, I have only three weeks to dip my toes into northern Thailand. The enticement of the Mae Hong Son road is calling. Rumors of twists and turns and an escape from … Continue reading →

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