Rivers of Thailand

Basin Salween

Salween River

แม่น้ำสาละวิน

An international river from the Tibetan Plateau that flows through China and Myanmar. For one stretch it forms the Thai–Myanmar border in Mae Hong Son province, before entering the Andaman Sea at Mawlamyine.

Map of the Salween River
The dark line is this river; the mid-blue lines are its named tributaries.

Key facts

Length shown on the map
about 165 kmMeasured along the river on this map; official figures can differ with the method used
Source
outside Thailand
Flows into
Andaman Sea
Basin
Salween
Provinces (1)
Mae Hong Son
Tributaries on the map
Moei RiverPai River

Frequently asked questions

Which provinces does the Salween River flow through?
The Salween River flows through 1 provinces: Mae Hong Son.
How long is the Salween River?
The part of the Salween River shown on this map is about 165 km long, only part of its full length.
Where does the Salween River reach the sea?
The Salween River flows into the Andaman Sea.
What is the Salween River called in Thai?
In Thai the Salween River is แม่น้ำสาละวิน.

Other rivers in the Salween basin

Moei RiverYuam RiverPai River