TANINTHAYI DIVISIONBordering with MON STATE in the north and Thailand in the east and facing Adaman Sea in the west is TANINTHAYI DIVISION. The sea along the Taninthayi Coast is dotted with nearly 800 islands. Islands in the South are called MYEIK archipalago. The inhabitants are Bamars, Kayins, Mons, and Salones. Tin and tungsten mainly comes from this Division. Natural gas, drilled offshore, is transported by pipeline to Thailand. DAWEIDawei or Tavoy as it was formerly called, is a tropical seaside town. In spite of its remote location Dawei has become a significant Buddhist centre. Shwethalyaung, the longest reclining Buddha in the country - 74m. long and 24 m. high is almost 5 km. from Dawei. MAUNGMAGAN, 18 km. west of Dawei is a wide sand beach stretches 8 or 10 km. MYEIKMyeik known to the colonial as Mergui is bounded by the beautiful islands of Myeik Archipelago. Today Myeik is one of the most picturesque coastal city in Myanmar. A wide range of colonial and vernacular architectural style buildings lined the streets. PATAW PADET island is a five minute boat ride from the harbour at Myeik. The city’s most venerated Buddhist temple THEINDAWGYI Pagoda sits on the ridge overlooking the city and harbour. MYEIK ARCHIPELAGOIt was surveyed by the British and recognized 804 islands in the Myeik Archipelago. Most are uninhabited, though a few are home to “ Sea gypsies ” or the Salones - a nomadic seafaring people who sail from island to island. It is presumed that the Salones are the only people who can stay underwater for many minutes without using the oxygen tank. Mayanpin Island, known to the British as King Island, situated the capital of the island district. KAWTHAUNGFormerly called Victoria Point, Kawthaung is the southernmost town of Myanmar. Ranong is the border town on Thailand side. It is 800 km. from Yangon. The main business here is trade with Thailand. Cape Bayinnaung is named after the King Bayinnang who invaded Siam. THAHTAY ISLAND, one of the closet islands, located the Adaman Club Resort. |
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