The main agriculture products are rubber, betel
nut, cashew nut, coconut and oil palm. Mining and wood log
industries which flourished in the past have now dried out. Although Kawthaung
has a large port the fishing industry is not as large as in the past because of
the government restriction on fishing vessels. Fishing still plays a
significant role but engines are restricted to 28 hp.
An 8 megawatt coal-fired power plant was completed
in 2012, amid local concerns on pollution issues.
Tourist attractions
