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Tachilek
City in Shan, Myanmar
Overview
Tachilek is a busy border town in eastern Shan State, Myanmar, known for its lively markets and proximity to northern Thailand. Its unique position makes it a melting pot of cultures, with vivid local traditions and a constant flow of visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Myanmar
State
Shan
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Yangon
Coordinates
20.45°, 99.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$423
Local Cost
$212
Local Income
$120
Cashless
10
English
20
Temperature
23.2°C
Summer Avg
25.3°C
Winter Avg
19.0°C
Record High
41.1°C
Record Low
2.6°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
1153 mm
Internet Speed
58 Mbps
Upload
54 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
15
Nightlife
3
Parks
0
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
11.0
Airport
THL
Distance
7 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 325 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 42/100.
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