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
CountryThailand
ProvinceMae Hong Son
DistrictMueang Mae Hong Son
Population
 (2005)
 • Total9,874
Time zoneUTC+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

  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