Nay Pyi Taw, 22 July
The number of day-trippers from Thailand and other countries who visited Myanmar through Tachilek border gate from July 12-18 this year reached 22,841, according to statistics provided by the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism (DOHT).
Tourists used to travel to Myanmar through international entrances and border gates to enjoy its natural landscapes, attractive tourist sites and observe a diverse range of cultures and traditions of ethnic tribes.
During last week, 21,613 Thais and 302 other foreigners made a day trip to Tachilek 216 foreigners including Thais traveled to Mongphyat and Kengtung spending nights. Meanwhile, 711 tourists visited inner towns and cities in Myanmar.
A total of 664,542 tourists visited Myanmar between January 1 and July 18 in this year, according to statistics provided by the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism (DOHT).
Translated by JT
