Kawthaung. the southern most town in Myanmar (800 km from Yangon and 2.000 km from the country’s most northern tip). formerly known as Victoria Point. is one of the entry ports into Myanmar and is only separated from Thailand by a broad estuary in the Pakchan River. Across the river is the border town of Ranong. Thailand. There are regular flights from Yangon to Kawthaung. Kawthaung’s bustling waterfront is lined with teashops. stores and shops arranging boat charters to Thailand for visitors and traders.