Tachilek, 7 June
The number of day-trippers from Thailand and other countries who visited Myanmar through Tachilek border gate from May 31 to June 6 this year reached about 19,906, 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, 18616 Thais and 280 other foreigners made a day trip to Tachilek while 5 foreigners visited Talay-Lanttaung Pagoda and 92 foreigners including Thais traveled to Mongphyat and Kengtung spending nights. Meanwhile, 913 tourists visited inner towns and cities in Myanmar.
A total of 524,702 tourists visited Myanmar between January 1 and June 6 in this year, according to statistics provided by the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism (DOHT) Tachilek branch.—Phyo Lay, IPRD
Translated by JT
