Hardie Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 I'm in Thailand currently on a 30-day visa exempt entry, so plan to go to Tachilek to get another 30 days when I cross back into Thailand (I'm a US citizen). So I thought I'd maybe go to Kengtung for a few days if that's possible on a simple border pass, without Burmese visa. The latest I can find is that foreigners are restricted to the Tachilek area, but I'm wondering if that's changed. Does anybody know? Thanks in advance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Moved to visa forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 4 hours ago, Hardie said: The latest I can find is that foreigners are restricted to the Tachilek area, but I'm wondering if that's changed. Latest I can find is from May this year. https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1036484-border-run-mae-sai-tachilek-myanmar/ You have to wait for more answers should something have changed since then. I didn't come across (and would doubt it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardie Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 17 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said: Latest I can find is from May this year. https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1036484-border-run-mae-sai-tachilek-myanmar/ You have to wait for more answers should something have changed since then. I didn't come across (and would doubt it). I saw that, yes, thanks, and assume that is the status still, though I notice that there seems to be a lot of Thai tourism along that route, so am a little surprised that they haven't loosened up, since I seriously doubt that the Thais all have visas. I'll ask the Burmese guys when I get there, for future reference... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 4 hours ago, Hardie said: The latest I can find is that foreigners are restricted to the Tachilek area, but I'm wondering if that's changed. As far as I know it is the same. I am certain you would not be able to go to Kengtung in Shan state. Even with a visa I think there are restrictions for traveling to there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 I am confident that you cannot travel further than the immediate vicinity of the border on a border pass. In fact, not so long ago, not only did you need a Myanmar visa issued in advance, but also a Myanmar official guide to visit Kengtung. You can now just take a bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardie Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 1 minute ago, ubonjoe said: As far as I know it is the same. I am certain you would not be able to go to Kengtung in Shan state. Even with a visa I think there are restrictions for traveling to there. Thanks, Joe. When I had a Burmese visa last year I inquired from guest-houses in Kengtung about land transport back to Tachilek, and was under the impression that it was okay, but I changed my plans, anyway, so never tested it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardie Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 1 minute ago, BritTim said: I am confident that you cannot travel further than the immediate vicinity of the border on a border pass. In fact, not so long ago, not only did you need a Myanmar visa issued in advance, but also a Myanmar official guide to visit Kengtung. You can now just take a bus. Thanks, good to confirm that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LomSak27 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Not to confuse things but, you used to be able to do this. NOT anymore. If you want to visit Kengtung you need to get a Myanmar Visa, like you would use to visit Myanmar proper. There is an Myanmar consulate in Chiang Mai now if you would like to do this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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