The Kio Pha Wok Border Crossing

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Sometime last year (around 2011) I got information that there were plans to re-open some of the border crossings between Thailand and Myanmar, notably the two crossings on the north of Chiang Dao (Khio Pha Wok) and north-east of Fang (north of Ban San Ton Du on Rd 1089).

Finally time to check if the news about the re-opening of the border crossings was true or not. Does not look like so as even a call to his commander by the guy manning the check-point (N19.76438 E98.95278) did not result in the opening of the barrier to the main border gate (N19.76874 E98.94989).


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No sign of an Open Border Crossing (July 2012)


Wa, Naypyitaw discuss opening of Thai-Burmese border checkpoint

One of the topics discussed at Mongla on the Sino-Burmese border between the United Wa State Army (UWA) and Union Peacemaking Work Committee (UPWC) last month was the reopening the BP-1 Thai-Burmese border checkpoint that was closed since 2002, according to a report coming from the Sino-Burmese border.
The BP-1 (Boundary Pillar #1) checkpoint, also known as Kiu Pha Wawk, was shut down by the Burma Army after a month long military confrontation with the Shan State Army in May-June of that year.

The government side appointed U Nyunt Aung from Commerce and Consumer Affairs Directorate as contact person. On the UWSA side is U Philip, introduced as Special Coordinator. The BP-1 checkpoint connects Mongton township with Chiangmai’s Chiangdao district.

Source: Wa, Naypyitaw discuss opening of Thai-Burmese border checkpoint

Note LR: Not sure in how far the Thai Government approves of the plans to open the border crossing. I do know that the Chiangmai Provincial Chamber of Commerce has indicated that they would be very happy if/when this border crossing would open as it would improve commerce between Thailand and Myanmar.
 
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