Myanmar Ministry forced to ditch ‘$1,000 in cash per tourist’ entry demand

The Myanmar government reveals they have ditched the demand for tourists to possess US$1,000 in cash upon arrival, a week after the initial announcement was made, after the backlash from businesses.
The immigration ministry issued a policy last week (July 24) which requires Japanese, Chinese and South Korean visitors to bring US$1,000 in cash when they enter Myanmar under new visa arrangements. But the demand was dropped in the following week: two days ago, the hotel and tourism ministry announced a “suspension” of that rule.