Tachilek 12 April

The number of day-trippers from Thailand and other countries who visited Myanmar through Tachilek border gate from 5-11 April this year reached about 27,692, according to the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism (DOHT), Tachilek branch.

Tourists used to travel to Myanmar through border checkpoints to enjoy its natural landscapes, attractive tourist sites and observe a diverse range of cultures and traditions of ethnic tribes.

During this week, 21189 Thais and 343 other foreigners made a day trip to Tachilek while 234 foreigners including Thais traveled to Mongphyat and Kengtung spending nights. Meanwhile, 1131 tourists visited inner towns and cities in Myanmar.

A total of 1078104 tourists visited Myanmar between 1 April, 2018 and 4 April 2019, according to statistics provided by the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism (DOHT) Tachilek branch.—Wai Yan IPRD
Translated by JT