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Myanmar-Thailand cargo bridge resumes border trade at Mae Sot
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The Myawady-Mae Sot No. 2 Friendship Bridge, a key cargo route on the Myanmar-Thailand border, resumed trade on the morning of May 28, local sources said.
Key facts
- The bridge had been shut by the Myanmar side since the morning of August 18, 2025, because of continuing military conflict.
- 1, which spans the Thaung Yin River, is used mainly by passenger vehicles
- A Myawady border trader said the reopening was confirmed at the bridge, where Buddhist protective Parittas were being recited for safety and protection.
- Cargo movements from both Myanmar and Thailand remain limited, he said, adding that it could take around a week before operations return to normal.
Summary
The bridge had been shut by the Myanmar side since the morning of August 18, 2025, because of continuing military conflict.
A Myawady border trader said the reopening was confirmed at the bridge, where Buddhist protective Parittas were being recited for safety and protection.