The Moei River (, , ), also known as the Thaungyin River (; ) Eastern Pwo Karen Phlone:ယှုံမွဲခၠေါဟ် a tributary of the Salween River. Unlike most rivers in Thailand, the Moei River flows north in a northwest direction. It originates in Phop Phra District, Tak Province, flowing then from south to north across Mae Sot, Mae Ramat, and Tha Song Yang Districts, finally entering the Salween River within the limits of Sop Moei District of Mae Hong Son Province. The river is long.
The Yuam River joins its left bank only before its confluence with the Salween. Many fish species inhabit its waters, including the giant river catfish.Breeding and nursing of Asiatic shovelnose catfish, Aorichthys seenghala (Sykes, 1841). (by W. Ratanatrivong, N. Anurakchanachai and P. Rungpiboonsophit)
International border The Moei River forms a portion of the border between Thailand and Myanmar.
The river is the scene of clashes between the Tatmadaw and Karen militias. Often Karen people cross the river either in order to enter Thailand as refugees or to go back to Burma.Burmese family crossing Moei River
Flow of refugees increased as fighting in Burma intensified in 2024.
References
External links Mae Sot hit by floods as Moei bursts it banks 'Tear of Moei River' - Karen Movie