Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge

The First Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge is a 420-meter bridge spanning the Moei River between Tha Sai Luat, Mae Sot District, Tak Province, Thailand, and Myawaddy, Myanmar. Opened on 15 August 1997, it was the first direct road link between the two countries and forms part of Asian Highway 1. The bridge serves as an international border checkpoint and is notable for its role in cross-border trade and as a landmark for visitors to the Mae Sot border area.

Visitors can expect a steel bridge crossing the Moei River marking the Thailand-Myanmar border, with immigration and customs checkpoints on the Thai side at Tha Sai Luat. The area offers views of the river and the opposite bank, a busy border crossing point with vehicles and pedestrians, and the adjacent Rim Moei Market. Visitors without cross-border documents can view the bridge and border area from the Thai side, take photos from designated areas, and explore nearby market stalls.

Opened on 15 August 1997, the bridge was the first direct road bridge linking Thailand and Myanmar. The 420-meter long, 13-meter wide bridge was jointly constructed to facilitate trade and transport and forms part of the East-West Economic Corridor and Asian Highway 1. A second Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge opened in 2019 to handle increased cargo traffic.

The bridge is a symbol of friendship and economic cooperation between Thailand and Myanmar and serves as a major gateway for cross-border trade, travel and cultural exchange between Mae Sot and Myawaddy. The surrounding border area is known for its diverse communities and bustling border market culture.