Kawthoung is a border town situated in the southernmost part of Myanmar within the Tanintharyi Region. During the period of British rule in Burma from 1824 to 1948, the city was known as Victoria Point.
The town serves as an important point of international connection, facing Ranong in Thailand. It is currently one of seven official border trade posts between Myanmar and Thailand. As of 2021, Kawthoung has a population of 57,949 residents.