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Until the 1980s, Thailand's northwestern province Mae Hong Son was known only to nomadic hill tribesmen, opium armies, Burmese border patrols, and the Thai military, who was involved in year round fights with the drug barons who ran opium plantations and heroin factories. An impenetrable jungle covered the misty hills where only hill tribesmen knew their way. Today the opium business is under control in Thailand (which does unfortunately not mean that is has stopped altogether; the drug barons have simply withdrawn into Burma and operate from there).
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Only about 500 people are left in the Padaung area that still follow the traditional ways. Around their necks the women... more travel advice
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The hill tribe people live a very simple existence. You will see children playing in the dust and chickens running... more travel advice
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The houses in the villages are made with bamboo and the roofs are covered in leaves which need to be replaced every... more travel advice
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There are many different Hill tribes in the Mae Hong Son area. In the Karen tribe only unmarried girls wear white;... more travel advice
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Great page. I love just stopping and observing. It's the best way to travel.
Sounds like a very interesting off the beaten path place!
this is a region of Thailand that I have not seen yet; your pics (great photos in the travelogues!) and tips make me even more interested in that place.
Excellent Page Sarah !! Great Tips and cracking pics !! I Loved the Mae Hong Song area !!! There was a Fair in town when I was there and they were using a Toyota Corolla in the " Wall of Death !! ---MAD !!!!!
I never visited this area - so thx for sharing !!
I like your photo of the weaver. Agree w/ your method of travel. Take time to really see what people are doing and what their life is like. Small shops and towns are my favorites.