Pha Bong (Thai: ผาบ่อง) is a village and tambon (subdistrict) of Mueang Mae Hong Son District, in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand.[1] In 2005 it had a population of 9,874 people. The tambon contains 13 villages.
Pha Bong
ผาบ่อง | |
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 Interactive map of Pha Bong | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Mae Hong Son |
| District | Mueang Mae Hong Son |
| Population (2005) | |
• Total | 9,874 |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
Pha Bong is known for its annual Poy Sang Long Festival, when young boys are ordained to become sang long (novice monks).[2]
References
edit- ^ Thaitambon.com, Accessed April 25, 2011 (in Thai)[not specific enough to verify]
- ^ Phromrekha, Korbphuk (2019-04-20). "Rites of Passage". The Nation. Retrieved 2019-04-20.
19°13′36″N 97°58′15″E / 19.2266°N 97.9707°E
