All motor roads from the Thai-Burma border to Ye, Thanbyuzayat in Mon States and from Kya-In Seikkyi in Karen State are opened, according to local sources. Even though the distance from the border is the same, many travelers prefer the roads to Thanbyuzayat. Most of the roads run through difficult terrain involving crossing over streams and through narrow valleys, but the motor road to Ye township climbs up more mountains than the others.
According to truck owner Nai Yar, all vehicles pay various fees on the route where there are no less than 35 gates (Check Points) to Thanbyuzayat from the Three Pagodas Pass to pass through.
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