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	Kengtung: Remote city of eastern Shan state - Thailand - Mekong Express
		Kengtung (the spelling was changed to Kyaingtong by Myanmar's military government, but will be referred to in its familiar form of Kengtung throughout this article) is perhaps the most scenic in Myanmar's Shan State.
		Kengtung is the center for the Kung minority group, which makes up about 80 percent of the town's population.
		Adding to the mystique of Kengtung is its reputation for being a center of the massive narcotics industry of the remote regions of the Shan State.
	www.mekongexpress.com /thailand/articles/kengtung.htm (1117 words)

	Kengtung city in Myanmar
		Kengtung is a small town in North East Myanmar in the Shan State.
		Kengtung was closed to outsiders for much of recent history.
		Kengtung is the capital of the Shan State.
	www.kolumbus.fi /niittyvilla/myanmarkengtung.html (180 words)

	The KengTung Royal Government (a monarchy) was strong and open-minded enough to allow other religions to be established ...
		The SaoPha of KengTung was very exceptionally open-minded enough to allow foreign missionary to do the work in KengTung.
		KengTung mission field was not yet opened by that time.
		By the permission of KengTung’s SaoPha they were allowed to preach gospel in the bazaar on market-day.
	shan-missions.com /ESS.htm (1558 words)

	Myanmar Tour
		Arrive in Kengtung, Myanmar’s gateway to the Golden Triangle, and transfer to hotel.
		The town, often compared to Chiang Mai 50 years ago, is a treasure trove of traditional architecture with old style houses and their intricately designed wooden balconies so characteristic of Shan architecture.
		In the afternoon transfer to Kengtung Airport for onward flight.
	www.exotissimo.com /asia-myan/tours/myan-adven-golden.htm (276 words)

	Welcome to mrtv3.net.mm
		As transport infrastructure is and important part of national development endeavours, the Government has been building a network of new roads and bridges all over the nation to ensure smooth and easy transport between each and every regions.
		The opening ceremony was held at both Kengtung and Tarkaw sides on 14th July 2005.
		Before the road was upgraded, we had to travel a distant of 35 miles from Tongta to Kengtung in 8 hours because there were many potholes and the road was muddy.
	www.mrtv3.net.mm /page1/dtkt.html (825 words)

	Myanmar News 2002
		Kengtung Township USDA Executives Daw Nang Woh Kham and Daw Nang Kein Hwam acted as master of ceremonies and co-master of ceremonies respectively.
		Moreover, Kengtung Government Technical Institute under the Ministry of Science and Technology was opened on 27 December 1999 and Government Computer College in March 2000.
		Arrangements are being made to introduce telephone communication in Kattaung village of Kengtung Township; Mongphon (A) and Mongphon (B) village-tracts and Loitawkhan village of Tachilek Township; and Wanhon village of Monghsat Township.
	www.myanmars.net /myanmar-news-2002/myanmar-news-n020123.htm (5688 words)

	Kyaing Tong/Kengtung, N.E. Myanmar
		Many men (in Kengtung) cross the border at Tachilek to work in Thailand, and commute back and forth.
		We were in Kyaing Tong (or Kengtung), Myanmar's gateway to the Golden Triangle.
		Kengtung is a small town and we had gone to several ethnic villages that day.
	travelswithsheila.com /myanmar_burma/kyaing_tongkengtung_ne_myanmar (652 words)

	herbswanson.com
		For a brief moment, he had the full and enthusiastic attention of the Board for this new, vast, and totally untouched mission field, and the Laos Mission indulged itself in laying grandiose schemes for 25 new stations and 560 missionaries to evangelize the Tai race.
		In a decade when the development of the churches in the area of self-reliance lost momentum and the mission itself was weak, the distraction of Kengtung only contributed to the loss of momentum and the weakness.
		Secondly, the Kengtung Station drained off two families, the Dodds and the Callenders, badly needed elsewhere, in a period when the mission was understaffed and over-extended even within Siam.
	www.herbswanson.com /kmn/kmn_chapter7.php (6168 words)

	Discovery tours
		Note : The domestic flight schedule to Kengtung area is subject to change, we would like to recommend to check with us before going ahead with international flight bookings.
		Morning visit KengTung Market, which is the meeting place of various hill tribes in traditional costumes from nearby villages carrying on age old tradition of their petty trades.
		Morning excursion to the north east of Kengtung and visit Ann village; Ah Khu village and Shan village.
	www.orchestra-myanmar.com /frame/Tours/DIS-ORC3.html (780 words)

	No.21 Thai-Yunnan Project Newsletter June 1993
		According to the Burmese, the road from Daluo to Kengtung was to be opened to foreigners on 1 March 1993; so now one may also be able to reach Kengtung from China, depending on the immigration arrangements made by the Chinese; or even to travel across Burma between Sipsongphanna and Thailand.
		According to locals, the road from Tachilek to Kengtung has been enormously improved in the last year by prisoner labour; there is a large labour camp just to the west of the road north of Tachilek, near the airport.
		In 1993 the area between Daluo and Kengtung is still under the control of a detachment of Wa soldiers, claiming to belong to the united Wa State Army and charging fees from travellers, with the tacit agreement of the Myanmar government (Bangkok Post, 26 April 1993).
	www.nectec.or.th /thai-yunnan/21.html (17462 words)

	Myanmar tours. golden triangle trek.
		Haw Sao Pha Kengtung, this is considered the most outstanding example of Shan style palace architecture in Myanmar.
		The stucco and teak structure combining Buddhist temple-style pavillions with Islamic-looking domes, is said to have been inspired by the suggestions of a visiting Muslim Indian prince.
		The main attraction is the scenery on the ascent to Loi-mwe, as you pass through forests, terraced rice fields and past a lake.
	www.asia-planet.com /myanmar/packagetours/golden5.htm (360 words)

	Reportage India,Sonepur,Molucche,Banda,Kengtung
		With no dubt a place which is worth spending a few days or weeks, if it was'nt for the terrible clashes between Cristians and Muslims that make your trip unpredictable
		Kengtung (Keng, town - tung, muddy waters) is the capital city of Shan State in Myammar, prohibited to travellers untill few years ago.
		Now the project of a road that takes from the Thai border line to Kumming in the Junnan, crossing Kengtung, will give way to trade, commerce and the mystery that covered these places has now been revealed.
	www.concari.com /2reportages.html (253 words)

	nlm
		As a result, local people can travel from Taunggyi to Kengtung in a day which was not possible due to poor transport in the past.
		Now, being facilitated with the 200-bed hospital, Kengtung Degree College, Government Computer College, and Government Technological College, and the airport that can be used by jets, Kengtung has become deservedly the city of the eastern bank of Thanlwin River.
		Kengtung Degree College and Kengtung Government Computer College have fine main buildings, and the opening of the main building of Kengtung Government Computer College is going to be held.
	mission.itu.ch /MISSIONS/Myanmar/05nlm/n050617.htm (3367 words)

	Myanmar Travel Report: Mandalay, Myitkyina, Bhamo, Hsipaw, Inle Lake, Taunggyi, Kengtung
		The main problem I had with Kengtung was with Harry's Guest House.
		They seem to have somewhat of a monopoly on foreigners and therefore though they initially give the impression of being friendly and helpful, I felt they were actually arrogant, smug, unresponsive, and mainly interested in getting you to go on their tours.
		From Kengtung to the Thailand border at Tachileik/Mae Sai it's a 3 1/2 hour share taxi ride costing about 8,000K per person or 30,000K for an entire taxi.
	www.geocities.com /lhasa2x/myanmar.travel.report.2004.htm (2029 words)

	Back to Myanmar section (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		In the evening start the city tour of Kengtung, the most scenic tour in the Shan State, built around a lake and doted with aging Buddhist Temples, crumbling British colonial building.
		Morning visit to Kengtung market where one can see various hill tribes in traditional costumes from nearby villages carrying on age old tradition of their petty trades.
		Then paid a visit to Akha, and Shan villages, 30kilometer northwest of Kengtung and explore their way of life.
	www.orchestra-myanmar.com /frame/Tours/BTM-ORC1.html (602 words)

	Shan Herald Agency for News (S.H.A.N.) — SPDC places restrictions on ICRC movements in Kengtung
		The ICRC (International Committee of the Red Cross) has been working in Kengtung for many years since 1999, but since January 2006, their movements are under restriction, causing some staffs to quit, according to Pegasus from the border...
		The local authorities did not allow them to work freely; they are not allowed to visit villagers in rural area and prisoners in the jails by themselves.
		The ICRC used to rent 2 houses in Kengtung the biggest township in eastern Shan State, one located at Nawng Tong village in the west of Nawng Tong Lake for office, and the other one located at Wiang Mai (Myo Thit) village in the east of town for lodgings.
	www.shanland.org /articles/humanrights/2006/News-16220206 (365 words)

	Kengtung Travel Deals - Hotels, Flights, Vacations - VirtualTourist.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
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	deals.virtualtourist.com /deals-1185848-1-Kengtung-deals.html (57 words)

	The Central Committe for Drug Abuse Control (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		On 2 July 2004, members of Kengtung Anti-Drug Squad on information searched the house of Daw Nang Taung in Warn Awe Village, Mongkhoon Village Tract, Kengtung and seized a plastic bag containing 98 orange stimulant tablets with “wy” logo from inside her shirt pocket.
		On 3 July 2004, personnel of Kengtung Anti-Drug Squad on information raided Aike Shan Wee’s house in Warnlauk Village, Lwela Village Tract, Kengtung Township and seized a plastic package containing 210 orange stimulant tablets with “wy” logo found under the bamboo grove and 20 orange stimulant tablets that were discovered inside his shirt pocket.
		On 5 July 2004, members of Kengtung Anti-Drug Squad on a tip-off, searched the house of Chi Kar in Soonaw Ward of Kengtung and seized 24.53 kilos of raw opium, a scale, an opium smoking pipe, straws containing 164 orange stimulant tablets and a plastic bag containing 8.2 kilos of raw opium.
	www.ccdac.gov.mm /articles/article.cfm?id=786 (2135 words)

	“The New Light of Myanmar” 15 October 2003
		Executive of Kengtung Township USDA Daw Nan Yu Yu Swe and Kengtung District USDA Daw Nan San Hwom acted as masters of ceremonies.
		She emphatically seconded the motion of U Sai Shen calling for the active participation of the entire people with every sense of Union Spirit in the successful implementation of the seven-point future policy and programme of the State.
		With regard to the health sector, a new 200-bed general hospital was built in Kengtung.
	www.ibiblio.org /obl/docs/NLM2003-10-15.htm (8457 words)

	The New Light of Myanmar
		One can travel from Tachilek to Kengtung in a short time and arrangements are being made for ensuring easy transport between Kengtung and Taunggyi.
		Kengtung airport was extended for landing commercial aircrat.
		Electric power supply to Kengtung, Mongyan and Tachilek townships has become better and even better programmes are under way.
	www.myanmar.gov.mm /NLM-2002/enlm/Jan23.htm (5150 words)

	Yodaya breeds some traitors of our country
		In implementing the development tasks in all regions, the government is also undertaking national development tasks and other development programmes including opening of university, degree college, government technological college and government computer college in designated development regions in states and divisions.
		Afterwards, Akhar national Daw Ahphe of Kengtung township seconded the motion that all regional people denounce SURA and KNU insurgents who are violating border area security and peace tabled by Shan national U Sai San Tip of Mongkhat township.
		She said; The government is building the nation upholding the three main national cause Non-disintegration of the Union; Non-disintegration of the National Solidarity; Perpetuation of national sovereignty.
	www.myanmar-information.net /denounce/Jun1.html (3726 words)

	Myanmar tours. Inside the golden triangle.
		In the afternoon meet with the elusive Ann minority.
		Kengtung (B, L) Leave the hotel after breakfast to visit the Mong Kwan area by 4WD pick-up truck.
		Depart Kengtung (B) Leave the hotel after breakfast for a walk around Kengtung Market, the meeting point for many ethnic minority people.
	www.asia-planet.com /myanmar/packagetours/inside-golden4.htm (400 words)

	Nature Dream Myanmar
		Day 2: Kengtung (B, L) After breakfast there is a full day excursion to explore the many traditional ethnic minority communities of the Golden Triangle area.
		Day 3: Kengtung (B) Leave the hotel after breakfast to visit the Mong Kwan area by 4WD pick-up truck.
		Day 4: Kengtung (B) Leave the hotel after breakfast for a walk around Kengtung Market, the meeting point for many ethnic minority people.
	www.naturedream-travel.com /Tour/trips/goldentriangledetail.htm (295 words)

	MYA - Sea Kayaking (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		, Kengtung is a sleepy but historic centre for the state's Khun culture, surrounded by Wa, Shan, Akha and Lahu villages.
		It is a very scenic town as it is built around a small lake and is dotted with ageing Buddhist temples and crumbling British colonial architecture.
		HAW SAO PHA KENGTUNG: this is considered the most outstanding example of Shan style palace architecture in
	www.trailsofasia.com /package/details/myanmar/mynt15_s.htm (476 words)

	Shan State Trekking, 4 days MY-S-13
		Hike along the mountain paths around Kengtung, continuing on to see different hill tribe villages.
		By vehicle from Kengtung to Tachileik (Myanmar / Thailand border)
		Journey to Thailand along an unsealed road which passes through steep narrow river valleys and past numerous Akha, Wa and Shan villages.
	www.germantravelnetwork.com /Html/D/Asia/Myanmar/MY-S-13.html (183 words)

	The Central Committe for Drug Abuse Control (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		The drugs were concealed inside a purse found in a cupboard of the bedroom.
		On 10 March 2004, members of Kengtung Anti-Drug Squad on information searched the house of Daw Ei Arn, Ward-5 in Kengtung Town and seized 145 orange stimulant tablets with “wy” logo that were concealed inside her shirt pocket.
		On 11 March 2004, members of Tachilek Anti-Drug Squad on a tip-off searched Ma Tin Tin Warn’s house at No.7/167 in Warnmai Village, San Saing Ward, Tachilek Township and seized 370 orange stimulant tablets bearing “wy” logo in a plastic container that was buried in the ground of the poultry shed in the house compound.
	www.ccdac.gov.mm /articles/article.cfm?id=707 (158 words)

	Myanmar News 2001
		General Maung Aye and party paid obeisance to Sayadaws from ten sarthintaiks and kyaungtaiks at Sasana Beikmandawgyi in Kengtung this morning.
		First, ministers, who accompanied the General, held a preliminary meeting with departmental personnel of Shan State (East) and Kengtung District and Township before General Maung Aye's arrival at the Command.
		Commander Maj-Gen Thein Sein, Minister U Soe Tha and Minister Brig-Gen Pyi Sone held a meeting with Shan State (East), Kengtung District and Township departmental officials in the meeting hall of the Triangle Region Command on 8 January and discussed plans for implementation of projects covered by the forthcoming five-year short-term economic plan.
	www.myanmars.net /myanmar-news-2001/myanmar-news-n010111.htm (2810 words)

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	The New Light of Myanmar (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Shan national U Sai Haung Hkam of Ward-2 in Kengtung presided over the rally together with Lahu national U Kyada of Ward-5, Kengtung and Akha national U Peter.
		Next, Shan national U Sai Shan Hkam of Ward-2 of Kengtung tabled a motion condemning the announcement of secession of Shan State from the Union by renegade Sao Hkam Hpa and cohorts in Myanmar and Shan languages.
		Shan national Daw Nan Hkam Tit of Ward-5, Kengtung, Lahu national U Alfred of Lwemwe village, Keng-tung and Akha national U Kyi Lin of Ward-3, Kengtung seconded the motion in Myanmar, Shan, Lahu and Akha languages respectively.
	www.myanmar.gov.mm /NLM-2005/may/enlm/May13_h2.html (273 words)

	Kengtung: Remote city of eastern Shan state Thailand Mekong
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		Kengtung: Remote city of eastern Shan state Thailand Mekong - you have reached mekongexpress thailand articles Kengtung: Remote city of the eastern Shan state by John B. Haseman Getting to Kengtung is spectacular.
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