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Mae Sot ((タイ語:แม่สอด), ; (ビルマ語:မဲဆောက်), (:mɛ́ sʰaʊʔ); , ) is a district in western Thailand that shares a border with Burma to the west. It is notable as a trade hub and for its substantial population of Burmese migrants and refugees. The town is part of Tak Province and is the main gateway between Thailand and Burma. As a result, it has gained notoriety for its trade in gems and teak, as well as black market services such as people trafficking and drugs. Neighbouring districts are (from north clockwise): Mae Ramat, Mueang Tak, and Phop Phra. The Moei River serves as a natural border between Mae Sot and the Burmese town of Myawaddy. Mae Sot lies 492 km north-northwest of Bangkok. == Gateway to Burma == Mae Sot is the where Asian Highway AH1 links Thailand and Burma. It is one of only two transnational roads and cross-border points across the Tenasserim Hills to Burma, along with Three Pagodas Pass. The Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge crossing the Moei River was constructed in 1997 completing the link between the two countries. At the entrance of the bridge is the immigration office which is open from 06:00 to 18:00. As a gateway city, Mae Sot has its own domestic airport. But due to high fuel costs, some airlines such as Phuket Air have cancelled their flights between Bangkok and Mae Sot. Every year, Tak Chamber of Commerce organizes a friendship bicycle rally to Myawaddy. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Mae Sot District」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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