Bo Sang


Bo Sang, also known as Ban Bo Sang is a muban in Ton Pao sub-district, San Kamphaeng district in the outskirts of Chiang Mai in upper northern Thailand.

Overview

It is known for its brightly coloured handmade umbrellas and parasols, which are often decorated with floral designs. The town hosts an annual festival and the Miss Bo Sang beauty pageant. It is held annually at every third week of January for three days.

Population

The ancestors of most of Bo Sang's population are Tai Lüe who migrated from Yunnan province.

Toponymy

Its name comes from the locals built a well near the Phai Zang . Hence called "Bo Zang", later its name was corrupted to "Bo Sang".
The first element bo means "well" or "no". The second element sang means "create" or "produce".