Trade at Hsinkhun special temporary border gate on the border between Myanmar and Thailand resumed on February 23 after the Thai side had reopened, according to local sources. 

Mawtaung border gate in Thaninthayi Township, Taninthayi Region, Hsinkhun border gate in Thailand were closed oftentimes due to the Covid-19 outbreak. 

Thailand decided to reopen its border gate on February 22 but trade could be resumed on February 23 due to the political situation in Myanmar. 

“In our area we were joining the general strike yesterday so there were no trade activities. But today (February 23) trade can be resumed. Dry goods from Myanmar go there. Thai authorities have strict rules and disciplines. Only one person from a car is allowed to get off. Workers are planning to stage a protest as they didn’t have to go to work. There are few activities because trade could have resumed today. Previously, there were 30 or 40 trucks a day. Today, we see just about 10,” said local merchant U Lwan Ko Ko Lay. 

In bilateral trade, Myanmar opens Mawtaung border gate. But Thailand opens Hsinkhu border gate as a temporary one, which closes very often due to the Covid-19 outbreak.