Heavy security check on Ah Bit – Three Pagoda Pass delays travelers and drivers

August 15, 2025

HURFOM: Since August 4^th, 2025 when the junta announced martial law in Kyarinnseikyi Township, Karen State, the junta’s army has reinforced their troops in their military bases in the area and tightened security check alongside the Ah Bit – Three Pagoda Pass Road which connects the Mon and Karen State. The travelers and drivers have been delayed by the heavy check.

“They stopped every vehicle and ordered the passengers to come down. Then, they checked the ID cards. The passenger had to walk if there is a heavy traffic. The young men shouldn’t use that route if possible. But those who go to Thailand mainly use that route. Now, there are lots of soldiers and the security is tightened more and more. We can’t travel easily like before,” said a traveler.

As the check is tightened in the Ah Bit route, the drivers alternately use “Khun Hna Khway” route in Kyune Yaw village; however, the junta has also tightened security on that route since August 7^th.

“There is a security gate in the Ah Bit route. Before, we just paid money per travelers after showing their ID cards and it’s okay. But now, the check is very long and they ask lots of questions. It delays our travel so we have to use alternative route,” said a driver.

The Ah Bit – Three Pagoda Road is the main route for importing Thai products from Three Pagoda Pass to the Mon State. However, the heavy check imposed by the junta has delayed the flow of goods and the commodity price has been rising every day.

Written by HURFOM · Filed Under News