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It could be very cold at night, so you should bring, besides sleeping bag, blanket and thick cloth. It's also wise to put on long pants, long sleeve shirt, and long sock to stay warm and protect yourself from bedbug. Plus, don't forget to put on a lotion that can protect you from mosquito, you sure don't want to catch dengue fever during the trip.
Written Nov 25, 2009
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Right across the border from Mae Hong Son, lies the rebels of Myanmar/Burma. Especially near the Pai area, these rebel groups are constantly fighting the Myanmese military. It in not rare to see Thai military helicopters overlooking the border. If you go rafting you may have to present your passport to the militayr, just incase you end up in Myanmar. When I was there in June of 2002 right on the local news there were reports or rockets going off right across the border. I stared out my guesthouse window at Myanmar (it's that close), I coulden't see anything, but here was rebel fighting literally that close, but no problems in Thailand. I took a trip to the border, which is strictly closed (OK, I coulden't pay off the guard to let me cross, he wanted over 50USD)! Nevertheless there were still some illegal donkey treks over the border, just remember to duck of you see rebels or their rockets. Stay away from the border, you don't want to get caught up in Burmese rebel fighting!!
Written Mar 18, 2003
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Again, this will be of no consequence to most travellers in the province, but be aware of this. MHS province is probalby the most popular point of entry for illegal drugs into Thailand. There are a number of 'manufacturers' located just over the Burmese border. They are producing mainly methamphetamine and heroin, and then transporting it over the border into Thailand by pack horse. From Thailand it makes its way easily into the Thai market (methamphetamine is the #1 illegal drug used in Thailand) and to international markets. Free trade is great, isn't it?
The US has 36 drug enforcement officers stationed in Thailand (Canada has 2) that work together with Thai military and police to stem this problem.
There are many checkpoints and border patrol police stationed along the border that you may pass thru as you near the border, but there is a lot of palm greasing that goes on to allow the drug flow to continue.
Really, i am not trying to scare you. Chances are you will never see any hint of these activities (but if you see a village with horses, be suspect). The threat of danger is minimal - this information is only to make you aware.
Updated Sep 22, 2002
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Thailand shares a long and forested border with Burma in the province of Mae Hong Son. From time to time there are skirmishes along the border - Thai military and Burmese troops or Burmese troops and Shan/Karen people fighting turf wars that spill over into Thailand. The road that heads south from MHS town to Mae Sot in Tak province runs very close to the border. While these scuffles are not a danger to most MHS tourists, people planning on heading down that route should keep an eye on the local press (there are 2 Eng language newpapers in Thailand that are quite good) to see if there has been trouble along this border.
Updated Sep 22, 2002
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