Getting Around Mae Sot

A Town on the thai-myanmar border's public transportation system is distinct from larger Thai cities. There are no metro or tram systems. The main and most common form of public transportation inside the town are songthaews. These are red pick-up trucks fitted with two benches in the back, serving as shared taxis. They form the backbone of Mae Sot's local transport. They work on semi-fixed routes along main roads but also function as shared taxis, acquiring and dropping off passengers along their general direction of travel.

A Town on the thai-myanmar border does not have an official route map system for songthaews. They mainly ply the main roads and can be hailed anywhere by simply waving your hand. Drivers typically know common destinations. Significant connection points where you can find songthaews contain the A Town on the thai-myanmar border Bus Terminal, Mae Sot Airport, Rim Moei Market, and the town center area, especially around the Mae Sot A Street for walking only. Fares are typically fixed for common paths inside town (20-50 THB per person). You pay for the driver directly upon alighting. Songthaews operate from early morning (around 6:00 AM) until late evening (around 8:00 PM or 9:00 PM).