Homestay Hospitality and the Power of Responsible Tourism in Mae Hong Son
As an outsider looking in, the village of Ban Muang Pam seems idyllic. Perched high up on a hillside in picturesque Mae Hong Son province, this …
Mae Hong Son
The Annual Haze and Smog Problem in North Thailand
For people living in the north of Thailand, the start of the hot season heralds the onset of the summer smog and haze. It’s an annual problem …
Temples on the Lake, Mae Hong Son (Wat Chong Kham and Wat Chong Klang)
A symbol of Mae Hong Son, the twin Burmese-style temples of Wat Chong Kham and Wat Chong Klang are conveniently located close to the centre of the …
Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu, Mae Hong Son
A visit to Mae Hong Son isn’t complete without a trip to the hilltop temple of Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu (Doi Kong Mu is the name of the hill on …
The Bamboo Bridge of Faith Across the Rice Fields of Mae Hong Son
Beautifully simple in its construction, simply beautiful in its location. The bamboo bridge of Su Tong Pae in Mae Hong Son province stretches for 500 …
Chong Para Ceremony and Festival, Mae Hong Son
The end of the traditional Buddhist rains retreat, known in Thai as Awk Phansa, is marked by ceremonies and religious activities throughout Thailand. …