NEARLY 700,000 domestic and international visitors travelled to Kayin State in 2025, according to the state’s Directorate of Hotels and Tourism.
A total of 699,250 visitors were recorded during the year, comprising 698,814 domestic travellers and 436 international visitors, marking a sharp increase compared to 2024. Domestic arrivals rose by nearly 49 per cent, while international arrivals increased by 48.8 per cent year-on-year.
Following the reopening of the Myanmar-Thai Friendship Bridge I in Myawady, a key cross-border gateway with Thailand, 138,964 Thai nationals had entered Kayin State by the end of 2025.
Authorities stated that tourism growth has contributed to higher revenues for local hotels and guesthouses, with management committees overseeing development across 17 key destinations within the state. – ASH/KZL
