By Nop Meechukhun

 

Chiang Rai – Public and private business and tourism sectors in Chang Rai held a meeting to discuss and prepare for the reopening of the Mae Sai border crossing after it had been closed for more than 2 years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

 

The Vice-president of the Mae Sai Chamber of Commerce, Pakaimas Vierra, hosted the meeting with the private sector and relevant authorities on Thursday, April 21st, to discuss ways to push forward the opening of the 1st Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge in the Mae Sai District.

 

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The meeting assessed the Covid-19 pandemic situation that had caused Thailand to permanently closed the 1st border crossings bridge across the river for more than two years and only the 2nd Bridge was opened for transportation.

 

Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/04/22/chiang-rai-business-sector-discussing-reopening-of-main-mae-sai-border-crossing-after-two-year-closure/

 

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Yes...closing borders hasn't helped no one...Ask your papa Xi..

 

9 hours ago, webfact said:

prepare for the reopening of the Mae Sai border crossing

Good news indeed. When I lived in Lanna (pre-Covid 19), this border crossing to Tachilek in Burma was a regular shopping trip for me over many years. No problem with a one year retirement visa and a multiple re-entry permit. All I had to do was pay 500 baht to Burmese Immigration (previously 30 US$) for a one day "shopping" permit (passport kept by Burmese Immigration and returned on leaving) and complete a new Thai TM6 on re-entry. By regularly changing my TM6 there was no need for 90 day reports. The photo shows the border crossing into Tachilek and the pagoda structure on the left which was a duty free complex mainly for men's and ladies fashion, cheaper alcohol and confectionary. I purchased most of my shirts and trousers here because the sizes were ideal - a large was a large and not like a M (Thai L). The trousers/jeans had differing inside leg measurements. Beyond the border gate, ahead and down to the right, was a large street market complex of shops and stalls. If time allowed, I used to have a quick flutter at the roulette table in one of the nearby casinos. Always a great day out in Burma, especially when plums and peaches were in season, and relaxing with chilled Burmese ABC stout (black beer)!!

 

 

46 minutes ago, Burma Bill said:

When I lived in Lanna

LOL

There was a Burmese  immigration bombing and fire fight yesterday evening so I don`t think we will see it opening any time soon.

The bombing was FAR away in Mae Sot.  I think this should not affect the on-going efforts by the Myanmar and Thai officials to re-open the Tachilek - Mae Sai border crossing.

On 4/25/2022 at 10:50 AM, Rotweiler said:

The bombing was FAR away in Mae Sot.  I think this should not affect the on-going efforts by the Myanmar and Thai officials to re-open the Tachilek - Mae Sai border crossing.

There has been several bomb attacks in Tachilek this year

 

 

Feb 1 was the most recent.  All seem to have been related to Shan separatist activities but no one is confirming that (at least not yet).