The value of border trade between Myanmar and Thailand has reached nearly US$623.84 million, with the Hteekhee border trade gate accounting for the largest volume of trade, according to the weekly statistical report of the Ministry of Commerce, state media reported.

Myanmar-Thailand border trade totalled $623.8 million between 1 October 2019 and 6 December 2019, which included $414 million in exports and $209.8 million in imports. These figures declined by $27.52 million, compared to the same period last year.

Myanmar mainly conducts border trade with neighbouring Thailand through seven border checkpoints - Tachileik, Myawady, Kawthoung, Myeik, Hteekhee, Mawtaung and Maese gates.