Mae Hong Son is a town located in the north-west region of Thailand. It serves as the capital of Mae Hong Son Province and is situated within the Shan Hills near the border with Burma. The town is positioned along the banks of the River Pai.
Geographically, the town covers the tambon Chong Kham of the Mueang Mae Hong Son district. It is located approximately 883 kilometres (549 mi) north of Bangkok and 251 kilometres (156 mi) northwest of Chiang Mai. As of 2018, the population of the town was recorded at 7,066 inhabitants.