Tachilek 13 July

The number of day-trippers from Thailand and other countries who visited Myanmar through Tachilek border gate from July 5 to 11 this year reached about 22,952, according to statistics provided by 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, 21,673 Thais and 313 other foreigners made a day trip to Tachilek while 12 Thais visited Talay-Lanttaung Pagoda and 298 foreigners including Thais traveled to Mongphyat and Kengtung spending nights. Meanwhile, 913 tourists visited inner towns and cities in Myanmar.

 A total of 641,813 tourists visited Myanmar between January 1 and July 11 in this year, according to official statistics provided by the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism (DOHT) Tachilek branch.—Phyo Lay, IPRD
Translated by JT