Thailand and Myanmar to resume cross-border goods transport


Myanmar had accepted the proposal but Thai drivers had to be swapped with Burmese drivers to prevent Covid-19 infection.

BANGKOK (The Nation/ANN): Myanmar has accepted Thailand’s proposal to resume goods transportation with the condition to change drivers at the border to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

The Second Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge has become lively again, as several vehicles began transporting goods from the Thailand side at 6am on Wednesday (Sept 30).

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