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Pha Bong

Coordinates: 19°13′36″N 97°58′15″E / 19.2266°N 97.9707°E / 19.2266; 97.9707
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Pha Bong
ผาบ่อง
Map
CountryThailand
ProvinceMae Hong Son
DistrictMueang Mae Hong Son
Population
 (2005)
 • Total9,874
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)

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 is known for its annual Poy Sang Long Festival, when young boys are ordained to become sang long (novice monks).[2]

References

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  1. ^ Thaitambon.com, Accessed April 25, 2011 (in Thai)[not specific enough to verify]
  2. ^ 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 / 19.2266; 97.9707