The municipality is also home to a mix of ethnic groups, including Thais, Lanna descendants, and hill tribes such as the Karen, Akha, and Lahu, contributing to its vibrant cultural diversity.

[2] In recent decades, Mae Ai has experienced economic and infrastructural growth, benefiting from its strategic location and government-led initiatives in agriculture and trade development.

Mae Ai is located in a mountainous region near the Thai-Myanmar border, featuring a mix of fertile plains, forested highlands, the Fang River and Huai Mae Ai streams.

The area’s cool winter climate supports agricultural activities and attracts tourists to its natural and cultural landmarks.

The agriculture in Mae Ai is highly competitive, diversified and specialised and it produced in significant amounts include rice, pepper, orange, lychee, longan etc.