Overland Travel Across Borders: A Tale of Two Frontiers
Mae Sot Myawaddy Friendship Bridge Trade Energy Hub
The 2,416-kilometer border between Myanmar and Thailand is a vibrant and porous frontier where two of Southeast Asia’s major cultures meet. It is a line defined by mountain ranges, rivers, and a constant flow of trade and people. Your journey across this border is a direct immersion into the region’s dynamic economic and cultural life.
Mae Sai Tachileik Ranong Visa Run in Refuge History
You will find several official crossings, but the most important and accessible for travelers is between Mae Sot in Thailand and Myawaddy in Myanmar. The two towns are connected by the Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge, a bustling artery for commerce. Other key crossings include Mae Sai-Tachileik in the north and Ranong-Kawthaung in the south, which is a popular route for visa runs.