Whats up guys? As per the new immigration laws, I will need to do a border run in January. My visa agent recommended going to Myanmar, however, some friends argued its easier to go to Lao. I really just want to get a stamp and get back to CM. Any expat expertise? 

From CM .....Laos 

Myanmar borders are closed for border bounce. 

By Land, Laos. By air, maybe Hanoi Vietnam.

Singapore is still the best option.

 

9 minutes ago, Dr. Zorg said:

Singapore is still the best option.

 

If you’re in cm or the north then if you don’t have a car then rent a car (easiest) and drive to chiang khan, park and walk to the border exit and hop on the bus to the Lao side. If you want to do a quick turnaround then be sure to let the Lao IO, then you’ll be on the next bus to chiang khan 

12 minutes ago, novacova said:

if you don’t have a car then rent a car (easiest) and drive to chiang khan, 

Yes indeed, the quickest and most convenient but if you do not drive there is a "Green Bus" service from Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Station (3) to Chiang Khan but this would mean an overnight stay in either Laos or Chiang Khan.

If opting for a flight, you should check visa (on arrival?) requirements/cost for your nationality.

Also the schedules look like at least one overnight is necessary if flying nonstop from CNX (Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, HCMC, Hanoi, Danang...).

 

Edited November 29, 20223 yr by KhunBENQ

There is a company that does visa runs to Chiang Khong. www.Chiangmaivisarun.com

1800 for a shared van and 6000 for private car. I also take people occasionally for 5000 per trip. Leave 6 am and back between 3-5 pm 

3 hours ago, Marcel Schmid said:

There is a company that does visa runs to Chiang Khong. www.Chiangmaivisarun.com

1800 for a shared van and 6000 for private car. I also take people occasionally for 5000 per trip. Leave 6 am and back between 3-5 pm 

-1200 to rent a car, more freedom ????