Ianatlarge Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Circumstances dictate that I only need another 2 weeks in Thailand before returning to Australia. Therefore I don’t want to go to the trouble of a new tourist visa. Mae Sai is the closest border crossing to me, which raises a few questions I am asking this community of experts about. a. Any difficulty in an Australian exiting Thailand on a tourist visa and then returning a day later (take a look around) and receiving a 30 day exemption on the border? b. Recommendations of a not overly expensive hotel in Tachileik? c. Rented motorbike? I would like to ride to Mae Sai, but taking it across the border? Is there somewhere safe I can park the bike for a day? Thanks for your assistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 a. No problem at all to get a 30 day visa exempt entry unless you have already done 2 of them at a land border crossing this year. You could cross and immediately return if you wanted to. b/c I cannot help with those 2 questions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 if ur on a tourist visa ( 60days) just go to immigration and ask for a 30day extension 1,900 baht Otherwise as above, Just park the bike near a shop at the border, look on agoda for a hotel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianatlarge Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 It will be the new year. All is new again! I will be there, take a look, 1 day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 To be honest, there is not much to see in Tachilek, and there are better hotels in Mae Sai. A key point is that your border pass does not allow you to visit any sights outside of Tachilek itself. Unless willing to get a Myanmar visa in advance, my suggestion would be to park your motorcycle at a hotel in Mae Sai, cross to Tachilek and spend two hours looking around, then returning, spending the night in Mae Sai before returning home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianatlarge Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 Suggestions for a low cost hotel in Mae Sai? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 1 minute ago, Ianatlarge said: Suggestions for a low cost hotel in Mae Sai? Trip adviser ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianatlarge Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 I always prefer a more personal recommendation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 It has been a while since I was in Mae Sai, and I am willing to pay a little more for a decent hotel. A friend stayed recently at Baan Sabai Mae Sai and considered it excellent value for money. More backpacker oriented (and hard to find) but very cheap for an aircon room with places to eat nearby is Maesai Holic Lodge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnx355 Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 If I want to sleep in Tachilek, I always use The Nich Hotel. 5 minutes walk from the border. Clean place. Booking on Agoda or booking.com You are right near the market. After the market close there are a few restaurants around. Beer cheaper that Thailand. You can use Thai bahts everywhere. You can park your bike or car on Thai side at the parking near the Wang Thong hotel, open 24 hours . Just tell you park overnight. Not expensive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 The Green Bus from CM or CR to Mae Sai is a safer option. From the bus station in Mae Sai, a songtaew to the border is about 20 baht from memory. Khunnam Rimtarn is not far from Mae Sai on the Thailand side. Comfortable beds, not Thai hard. About 600 baht again from memory. Try Agoda if you are determined to stay in Tatchilek. If that website doesn't have it, it's probably not worth staying there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sickpuppy Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 On 12/23/2017 at 5:35 PM, ubonjoe said: a. No problem at all to get a 30 day visa exempt entry unless you have already done 2 of them at a land border crossing this year. You could cross and immediately return if you wanted to. b/c I cannot help with those 2 questions. Australians only get 2 weeks crossing the border here. i know have lived there over 20 years. just go to your local immigration pay the 1.900 baht to get an extension, cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 1 minute ago, 1sickpuppy said: Australians only get 2 weeks crossing the border here. i know have lived there over 20 years. just go to your local immigration pay the 1.900 baht to get an extension, cheers But have you been on a border run in the last few years ? After the rule change ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sickpuppy Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Just now, sanemax said: But have you been on a border run in the last few years ? After the rule change ? i only use it every 3 months know because i have a multiple entry retirement visa, before that i had to cross the border every 2 weeks. if you atemt it you may be lucky just make sure to take your flight intenery with you, but to be safe i would use the option to extend at local immigration office to be safe. google it australians only get a 2 week entry by landcrossings mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcharacters Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 22 hours ago, Ianatlarge said: I always prefer a more personal recommendation. Trip Advisor gives personal recommendations. You can seek cheep or nice depending on your budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 2 minutes ago, 1sickpuppy said: google it australians only get a 2 week entry by landcrossings mate I did, its 30 days http://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand/changes-visa-exempt.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sickpuppy Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Just now, sanemax said: I did, its 30 days http://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand/changes-visa-exempt.php Well the change the laws here often mate, hope it works out for you, when i used to do it was 2 weeks, cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Just now, 1sickpuppy said: Well the change the laws here often mate, hope it works out for you, when i used to do it was 2 weeks, cheers They changed the laws recently, all Visa exempt stamps are 30 days now , used to be 15 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 34 minutes ago, 1sickpuppy said: Well the change the laws here often mate, hope it works out for you, when i used to do it was 2 weeks, cheers Indeed they do! It is lucky you do not still rely on those border hops (which I suspect you have not done for over three years) because, starting this year., you are only allowed two visa exempt entries by land per calendar year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianatlarge Posted December 25, 2017 Author Share Posted December 25, 2017 Thanks for the info. I have a clearer picture now of what to do. I have already availed myself of the 1,900 baht, 30-day extension. My only concern is 15 or 30 days at the land border. I thought that it was 30-days for Australians. Anyone have a definite answer of the latest policy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 11 hours ago, 1sickpuppy said: Australians only get 2 weeks crossing the border here. Since January 1st of this year the 15 day entry rule at land border crossings no longer exists. It was rescinded when the ministerial order limiting land border crossing for a visa exempt entry to 2 per calendar year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 7 minutes ago, Ianatlarge said: Thanks for the info. I have a clearer picture now of what to do. I have already availed myself of the 1,900 baht, 30-day extension. My only concern is 15 or 30 days at the land border. I thought that it was 30-days for Australians. Anyone have a definite answer of the latest policy? Yes, you have been told the latest policy numerous times , its just your fellow Aussie confusing things by telling you old news . 30 days !!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianatlarge Posted December 25, 2017 Author Share Posted December 25, 2017 Australians! Must be from Queensland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 On 12/23/2017 at 5:49 PM, phuketrichard said: if ur on a tourist visa ( 60days) just go to immigration and ask for a 30day extension 1,900 baht Otherwise as above, Just park the bike near a shop at the border, look on agoda for a hotel note: that imm office is not at the bridge/border; it is about 1 km on the same road in the direction of chiang rai (highway 1); nice building; people there are efficient and helpful; building is not far from the amphoe; look for the pedestrian walkover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sickpuppy Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 5 hours ago, ubonjoe said: Since January 1st of this year the 15 day entry rule at land border crossings no longer exists. It was rescinded when the ministerial order limiting land border crossing for a visa exempt entry to 2 per calendar year. Thanks for the info Joe, it changes often here & i do not keep up to date with everything like you, cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardie Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Booking.com handles a lot of hotels, etc that don't qualify for Agoda and Expedia, but you'll have to pay cash there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianatlarge Posted December 26, 2017 Author Share Posted December 26, 2017 Thanks for all the advice. I will take the bike (like to ride—feel free to visit me in hospital - dark chocolate only), and may stay overnight in T. I will take a look first. Just for fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my friend I Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 When you get to Burma entry you have to tell them if you are staying longer than just same day exit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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