Hill tribe is a term used in Thailand for all of the various ethnic groups who mostly inhabit the high mountainous northern and western regions of Thailand, including both sides of the border areas between northern Thailand, Laos and Burma, the Phi Pan Nam Range, the Thanon Range, the latter a southern prolongation of the Shan Hills, as well as the Tenasserim Hills in Western Thailand. These areas exhibit mountainous terrain which is in some areas covered by thick forests, while in others it has been heavily affected by deforestation.
Akha tribeswoman wearing traditional dress, northern Thailand
Lisu women, northern Thailand
Hmong women celebrating New Year
Long-necked Karen woman with child
The Thanon Thong Chai Range is a mountain range in northern Thailand. Its tallest peak is Doi Inthanon, the highest point in Thailand. Most of the range is in Chiang Mai Province, with parts in Mae Hong Son and Lamphun Provinces.
The east side of the eastern Thanon Thong Chai Range rising above Chiang Mai airport
View of the range in Mae Chaem District
Landscape in Doi Suthep National Park