Thailand opens tourist spot near Shan resistance base

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Thailand opens tourist spot near Shan resistance base
Hseng Khio Fah
Friday, 06 August 2010

Thailand’s Mae Hong Son province together with cooperation of Thai Army based along the Thai-Burma border has opened Doi Tai Leng, a base camp located on the Thai side of the border near to the headquarters of anti-Naypyitaw Shan State Army (SSA) ‘South’.

Doi Tai Leng offers tourists a chance to experience Thai’s self-reliant life as well as the natural beauty of the environment there, according to Thai media Kom Chad Luek.

Doi Tai Leng, is over 1,000 meters above sea level and located in Thailand’s Pang Ma Pha district's Tambon Mae Lana, 56 kilometers from downtown which is a boundary with the Shan State Army base led by Lt.Gen Yawd Serk. (Loi is Shan corruption of Doi, which means ‘mountain.’)


Loitaileing Base

According to Governor Kamthorn Thawornsathit, the Thai side is ready to welcome tourists to enjoy the beauty of the environment there and learn about the livelihood of the Shan people.

Besides enjoying the life of local people there, visitors could catch a glimpse of the Shan State Army across the border with Burma, he said.

The climate there is cool the whole year around and the mountain boasts beautiful and pristine natural scenery.

He said viewing from Doi Tai Leng on the Thai side, people can see the beauty of mountains.

Col Uthai Chaichana, Commander of Task Force 7 of Mae Hong Son province said that it would be safe for tourists to visit, with the authorities saying that they will provide security and will help and manage the accommodation of the visitors. so that the area can welcome travelers at anytime.

“It might be more difficult in the rainy season but then, people can go by four wheels,” the governor said.

The area can accommodate in excess of 300 tents and food and other supplies can be bought from nearby shops, he added.

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