MOEI Thailand is based in Mae Sot, Tak Province, which is situated just a few miles from the Burma border. Most of the schools MOEI works with can be reached on a daily basis from Mae Sot — either by bike or by songtaew (line-car). Teachers at these schools generally stay in hotels and guesthouses in Mae Sot — though some occasionally stay at their schools. A few teachers both work and live at schools that are several hours from Mae Sot.

Mae Sot is a reasonably large border town, and has quite a few restaurants and bars. There are many options for both food and drink. Prices are much cheaper than in developed Western societies.