| Country | Myanmar |
|---|---|
| Area | Kayin State / Kyainseikgyi township, Thai border opposite Sangkhla Buri |
| Type | city hub |
| Status | Active: Credible reporting in 2026 that it operates. |
| Latest reporting | BNI, citing the Karen Information Center (27 Jul 2026), reported scam networks relocating from Kyaukhat to Payathonzu from mid-Jul 2026, with new compounds being built near Hteekhaing village. |
| Reported control | DKBA-controlled routes reported; controlling authority in Payathonzu not stated in the source |
| Also known as | Phayathonsu, Three Pagoda Pass |
Nearby hubs
- Shunda Park / Min Let Pan · Myanmar · Reported closed
- Kyaukhat / Phalu DKBA border areas · Myanmar · Active
- Tai Chang · Myanmar · Active
- KK Park · Myanmar · Disrupted
- Huanya / Apollo / Qingsong parks (Myawaddy) · Myanmar · Active
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Questions people ask
Where is Payathonzu / Three Pagodas Pass?
Payathonzu / Three Pagodas Pass is in Kayin State / Kyainseikgyi township, Thai border opposite Sangkhla Buri, Myanmar. The pin on this page is approximate, at town or zone level.
Is Payathonzu / Three Pagodas Pass still active in 2026?
Status: Active. BNI, citing the Karen Information Center (27 Jul 2026), reported scam networks relocating from Kyaukhat to Payathonzu from mid-Jul 2026, with new compounds being built near Hteekhaing village.
Sources
Location approximate. Information as publicly reported; last reviewed 09 Nov 2026. Corrections: [email protected]