Pai

Set to the east of Mae Hong Son is the town of Pai, a once inaccessible village that experienced a massive local and international tourism boom,  changing its character  today. Its mountainous setting is decidedly picturesque, nestling in a verdant valley along the Pai river, and it offers variety of options when it comes to places to eat or sleep - although hotels and resorts in Pai are often booked out during the principal Thai holidays.

The tree clad, jungle  hills around the town are home to a number of ethnic hill tribes, from the Hmong to the Lisu and Lahu.