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Burma,
Republic of Mynamar.
In the fall of 2002, I traveled to Thailand for the 4th time.
From Chiang Rai, in north Thailand, the bus took about 1 hour to arrive
in Mae Sae, Thailand's northernmost city. Foreigners with out visas are
required to leave their passports at the Burmese border post and can enter
Tachileik, during the day, but must return to Thailand by 5 p.m.
On foot, I crossed the bridge over the Mae Sai river,
that forms the then, recently reopened, Thai-Burma border. Also bordering
Laos, China, Bangladesh, and the Gulf of Bengal, Burma, now called the Union
of Mynamar, has a population of about 48 million people, is twice the size
of Germany and has over 135 ethnic groups. The capital city is Rangoon (Yangon)
and it's major religions are Budhism, Christianity, and Islam. It's a colorful,
interesting place to photograph, and sample the Mynamar, food and beer;
I quickly I found myself with friendly people who spoke to me in English.
Here a few photos from around Tachileik.
Photographs and text by John O'Heron ©2007
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Market
Tachileik, 2002
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Entry to Burma from Mae Sai, Thailand
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Farm
Truck,Tachileik, 2002
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Main Avenue,Tachileik, 2002
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link: Burma / Mynamar news: "Asia Observer"