It said government officials suggested that plans to open its borders with
China had been stalled due to ongoing conflict in the northern Shan state
where the border lies.
The Foreign Office still advises travellers to be vigilant in border areas.
"There is ongoing military activity close to borders with Thailand, Laos and
China especially in Shan, Karen, Mon and Kachin States," its website states.
It also reminds travellers that restrictions on travel at the borders of Muse
(in Burma's Shan State) and Ruili (in China), and Tamu (in Burma's Chin
State) and Morei (on the Indian border), remain.
Burma has experienced a boom in tourism in the past year since an
international boycott on travel was relaxed. Concerns remain however over
many of the issues that led to the boycott.
Reports of clashes between Buddhists and Muslims in the Rakhine state, on the
western coast, continue. According to human rights groups, around 800,000
Rohingyas, a Muslim minority, live in the state but most of them have been
denied citizenship. Thousands have fled to Thailand as refugees.
Source: http://www.news.myanmaronlinecentre.com/2013/09/14/burmas-border-restrictions-eased/
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