In addition to the regularly celebrated national events and festivals, Mae Hong Son has the following annual events:

Season of Love @ Pai

Event Details : Valentines celebrations don’t get more romantic than “The Valentine at Pai, Mae Hongsorn from 13-15 February.” The charming village of Pai is a quaint getaway, ideal for couples to spend quality time together. So romantic has this Thai holiday become that the 2009 “Season of Love @ Pai” featured the first ever Group wedding and Marriage Registration at the event.
Mae Hong Son, where Pai is located, is Thailand’s second northernmost province, is sheltered by several high mountains and enjoys a cool climate almost all year round. Mae Hong Son is approximately 924 kilometers from Bangkok and can be reached from Chiang Mai. Mae Hong Son is bordered by the Union of Myanmar (Burma) to the north and the west, and a strong Burmese influence can be seen in the province’s temples and buildings. The population of Mae Hong Son includes Thai Yai and various hill tribes such as Karen, Hmong, Lahu, Lua and Lisu, scattering in the districts.

Category : Fairs & Festivals

For more information : Contact 0 5324 8604, 0 5324 8607

By Bus

From Bangkok : Mae Hong Son is located 924 kilometres from Bangkok. Muang Nua Tour (Tel: 01 441 6871) operates an airconditioned bus which runs directly from Bangkok to Mae Hong Son. The bus departs from Mochit II Bus Terminal at 18.00 hours every day. The trip takes about 17 hours. ,There is no direct flight from Bangkok to Mae Hong Son. Tourists may take the Bangkok-Chiang Mai flights which connect with the Chiang Mai-Mae Hong Son flights. Reservation should be made in advance through Thai Airways, Tel: 0 2280-0060, 0 2628-2000 or call 1566 for current schedule.,From Chiang Mai : Mae Hong Son can be reached from Chiang Mai either by Highway No. 108 via Mae Sariang, or Highway No. 1095 via Pai which shortens the distance to some 274 kilometres. Regular buses are operated by Prem Pracha Transport, Tel: 0 5324 4737, 0 5324 2767.,Buses depart from Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Station daily to Mae Hong Son by two different routes:-. ,Southern route Buses leave frequently from Chaing Mai to Mae Hong Son via Hot, Mae Sariang, and Khun Yuam districts from 6.30-21.00 hours. The journey takes 8 hours. ,Northern route Buses leave frequently from Chaing Mai to Mae Hong Son via Pai district from 07.00-12.30 hours. The journey take 6 hours.

By Train

The nearest train station is at Chiang Mai.

By Other
There are 4 daily flights from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son. Tourists are advised to book tickets at least 2 days before departure. Contact Thai Airways Tel: 0 5321 0043-5, 0 5321 1044-7 (Chiang Mai), or 0 5361 1297, 0 5361 1194 (Mae Hong Son)