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Mae Sot
City in Tak, Thailand
Overview
Mae Sot is a lively border town in western Thailand, known for its rich blend of Thai, Burmese, and Karen cultures. The city is a gateway to Myanmar, featuring lively markets and a dynamic expat community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Thailand
Province
Tak
Population
31,530
Time Zone
Asia/Bangkok
Coordinates
16.72°, 98.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$497
Local Cost
$270
Local Income
$270
Cashless
30
English
40
Temperature
22.9°C
Summer Avg
23.5°C
Winter Avg
20.5°C
Record High
39.8°C
Record Low
5.7°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1459 mm
Internet Speed
271 Mbps
Upload
200 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
34
Coworking
0
Cafes
26
Nightlife
7
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MAQ
Distance
3 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 57 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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