snoop1130 Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 The Mae Sai-Tachileik border checkpoint, between Thailand and Myanmar, was officially reopened today (Monday), after about three years of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The reopening ceremony this morning was jointly presided over by Chiang Rai Deputy Governor Somwang Boonrayong and governor of Tachileik Province U Minh Nay at the first Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge, linking Mae Sai district of Chiang Rai and Tachileik of Myanmar. The checkpoint is one of the main gateways for bilateral trade and communication between Thailand and Myanmar and was closed on March 24th, 2020. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/mae-sai-tachileik-border-checkpoint-reopens-monday/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-02-20 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Great news. When visiting, I can now go shopping in the Burmese Duty Free shop for decent sized clothes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi49jr Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 6 hours ago, Burma Bill said: Great news. When visiting, I can now go shopping in the Burmese Duty Free shop for decent sized clothes! Bring a gas mask, the air quality there is terrible and will only get worse until the rainy season starts. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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