Tachilek 15 June
The number of day-trippers from Thailand and other countries who visited Myanmar through Tachilek border gate from June 7 -13 this year reached 24,093, 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, 22,506 Thais and 327 other foreigners made a day trip to Tachilek while 78 foreigners including Thais traveled to Mongphyat and Kengtung spending nights. Meanwhile, 1182 tourists visited inner towns and cities in Myanmar.
A total of 548,795 tourists visited Myanmar between January 1 and June 13 in this year, according to statistics provided by the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism (DOHT) Tachilek branch.—Wai Yan Lin, IPRD
Translated by JT
