Rim Moei MarketNeighbourhoods
Exploring Rim Moei Market
Sitting directly beneath the Thai-Burmese Friendship Bridge, Rim Moei Market covers a huge area and functions as a true frontier outpost. Vendors sell products from both countries, along with items from India, China, Korea and further afield.
Wander through and you’ll find all kinds of food, household goods, hand-made furniture, electronics, clothes and even gems. It’s a fascinating place to browse and perhaps pick up an unusual souvenir. Note that the low-lying site can occasionally flood during unseasonal rains.
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When to Go
Weather & Climate near Rim Moei Market
Climate
Tropical climate with hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 15°C to 37°C. Heavy rainfall (2360 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
Air Quality:
AQI 83
Moderate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 15° - 31° | 23° | 4 mm | - | - | 0.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 17° - 34° | 25° | 10 mm | - | - | 0.7 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 20° - 36° | 28° | 28 mm | - | - | 0.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 23° - 37° | 30° | 57 mm | - | - | 1.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 23° - 33° | 28° | 244 mm | - | - | 0.9 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 23° - 31° | 27° | 387 mm | - | - | 1.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 23° - 30° | 26° | 496 mm | - | - | 0.9 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 22° - 30° | 26° | 532 mm | - | - | 1.0 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 22° - 31° | 27° | 353 mm | - | - | 0.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 22° - 31° | 27° | 204 mm | - | - | 0.6 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 19° - 31° | 25° | 38 mm | - | - | 0.6 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 15° - 30° | 23° | 7 mm | - | - | 0.6 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
Rim Moei Market: Getting There & Need to Know
- What is it? A bustling Thai-Burmese border market.
- Where: Underneath the Thai-Burmese Friendship Bridge, about 6km west of Mae Sot.
- Opening hours: 08:30 - 16:30 daily.
- Entrance fee: Free.
- Getting there: Take a songthaew to the Friendship Bridge from Mae Sot (about 15 minutes), or hire a bicycle or motorbike to explore nearby temples at the same time.