Three Myanmar-Thai border checkpoints will be open to Thai nationals
and other foreign visitors for entry and exit as of August, aimed at
providing better service to the visitors holding passport and Myanmar
entry visa, official media reported Monday.
The three gates are designated as Tachilek-Mae Sai, Myawaddy- Mae
Sot, and Kawthaung-Ranong under a Myanmar-Thai Border Crossing
Agreement, said the New Light of Myanmar.
Visitors will be allowed to visit any place except restricted areas
under security reason and to depart from any official exits, the
Ministry of Home Affairs was quoted as saying.
Categories of visa granted for tourists include Entry Visa,
Diplomatic Visa, Gratis Official Courtesy Visa, Tourist Visa, Business
visa, Transit Visa, and Multiple Journey Special Re-entry Visa.
The move would help create greater job opportunities for trading, tourism and hospitality sectors, the report said.
In 2012, the number of tourist arrival reached over 1 million, according to Myanmar Tourism Statistics.
source: Mizzima
http://www.mizzima.com/news/regional/9763-thai-myanmar-border-crossings-open-to-tourists
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