Myanmar turns border with Thailand into gateway for foreign tourists

YANGON, Myanmar - Photo taken in June 2013 shows Myanmar's border checkpoint with Thailand, connecting Myawady in eastern Myanmar with Mae Sot in northwestern Thailand. Starting 8 a.m. on Aug. 28, 2013, foreign nationals holding valid passports with valid entry visas issued by Myanmar will be allowed to enter and exit the country through the border checkpoints at Tachileik-Mae Sai, Myawady-Mae Sot, Kawthoung-Ranong and Htee Khee-Punaron, Myanmar immigration officials said Aug. 27.