Amphoe Mae Sariang

Infobox Amphoe
name=Mae Sariang
thai=แม่สะเรียง
province=Mae Hong Son
coordinates=coord|18|9|34|N|97|56|1|E|type:adm2nd_region:TH
area=2,587.4
population=52,024
population_as_of=2005
density=20.1
postal_code=58110
geocode=5804

Mae Sariang is a small town and district ("Amphoe") alongside the Yuam River in Mae Hong Son Province, northern Thailand. There are many links associated Burma in terms of architecture, large population of Burmese Muslims.

It is very mountainous and forested in the areas surrounding Mae Sariang. This makes it a great haven for refugees fleeing Burma.

Geography

Neighboring are (from north clockwise) Mae La Noi of Mae Hong Son Province, Mae Chaem, Hot of Chiang Mai Province, Sop Moei of Mae Hong Son Province again Kayin State and Kayah State of Myanmar.

The Salawin National Park is located in the district.

The important rivers of Mae Sariang is the Yuam River.

Administration

The district is subdivided into 7 subdistricts ("tambon"), which are further subdivided into 74 villages ("muban"). Mae Sariang is also a township ("thesaban tambon") which covers parts of the "tambon" Ban Kat and Mae Sariang. There are further 7 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).Number 7 is not used.

External links

*http://www.maesariang.org Website of Mae Sariang township
* [http://www.dnp.go.th/parkreserve/asp/style1/default.asp?npid=146&lg=2 Salawin National Park]