YANGON: Myanmar says it will improve local tour guide competency in anticipation of a boom in tourism following its 28 August ruling that fully opened four border crossing points along the Thai-Myanmar border areas.

The four overland checkpoints include Tachileik-Mae Sai, Myawady-Mae Sot, Kawthaung- Ranong and Htee Khee-Sunaron. Previously travellers could pass through the checkpoints, but they had to return by the same route. more…