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Moei River

The 883rd longest river in the world

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The Moei River (RTGS: Maenam Moei, [mɛ̂ːnáːm mɤːj]), also known as the Thaungyin River (Burmese, S'gaw Karen) Eastern Pwo Karen Phlone: 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 327 kilometres (203 mi) long. The Yuam River joins its left bank only 7 kilometres (4 mi) before its confluence with the Salween. Many fish species inhabit its waters, including the giant river catfish.

Flows through: Thailand.

River data from Wikidata (CC0); lengths normalised to a common unit.

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