A Thai delegation, led by Thai ambassador to Yangonn Jukr Boon-Long, inspects one of the three border crossings in Mae Hong Son on Friday. Ambassador Jukr Boon-Long visited Ban Doi Saeng crossing (BP 9) in Muang district; Ban Huai Ton Noon in Khun Yuam district (BP 13); and Ban Sao Hin in Mae Sariang district on Friday. Although Ban Huai Ton Noon checkpoint was five hours from Loikaw, there were several routes to other cities and towns in Myanmar. Mr Jukr said he would support the upgrading of Ban Huai Ton Noon to a permanent crossing, and present the proposition to both countries’ governments. With support from the Thai embassy in Yangon, there was a high possibility Ban Huai Ton Noon would be chosen, he said.

Source: Bangkok Post August 25, 2017 05:26 UTC