Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge, International road bridge between Mae Sot, Thailand and Myawaddy, Myanmar.
The Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge is a road crossing over the Moei River linking Mae Sot in Thailand to Myawaddy in Myanmar. It serves both vehicles and pedestrians, with immigration checkpoints positioned at both ends for border formalities.
Construction began in 1996 and the bridge opened in 1997, marking the first permanent border crossing between these two nations. This project introduced a new era of direct connection between Thailand and Myanmar.
The bridge joins neighboring communities where people cross daily for work, family visits, or trade between the regions. Markets and shops have grown around this crossing, serving locals and travelers who depend on this connection.
Travelers should carry valid passports and required visas, and expect queues at the checkpoint stations. The bridge is open for vehicles and pedestrians during daytime hours, but visitors should confirm border station operating times before crossing.
The crossing is a key point on Asian Highway 1, which connects multiple Southeast Asian countries through a single network. It also marks the endpoint of Thailand's Highway 12, making it an important transportation hub.
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