I am looking at travelling to the western end of the death railway.         I understand the route is possible by bus or van from Kanchanaburi   to the border and by  various means across no mans land and onto Dawei   and travel to Thanbyuzayat .       

 

Anyone done this ?   Comments appreciated

Have you applied for a visa in Bangkok. Because they said only give visas for those flying in.

9 hours ago, surreybloke said:

I am looking at travelling to the western end of the death railway.         I understand the route is possible by bus or van from Kanchanaburi   to the border and by  various means across no mans land and onto Dawei   and travel to Thanbyuzayat .       

 

Anyone done this ?   Comments appreciated

Kudos to you Sir 

I commend you on this adventure 

 

This morning I read on Facebook a young Filipino guy 37yo dying at my workplace of a heart attack ....

Another 54yo last month 

 

Live your life ! 💕 

10 hours ago, surreybloke said:

I am looking at travelling to the western end of the death railway.         I understand the route is possible by bus or van from Kanchanaburi   to the border and by  various means across no mans land and onto Dawei   and travel to Thanbyuzayat .       

 

Anyone done this ?   Comments appreciated

 

As far as I know this checkpoint is still closed. It closed just after the Covid outbreak and has yet to re open. Given the current situation in Burma traveling to Dawai is probably only doable via a flight into Rangoon.  If this is currently possible you will need a visa. Might be best to try and contact the Burmese embassy and get the latest information from them.

Not safe, don’t get kidnapped coz no one is coming to save you…

Really?? There is a civil war in Myanmar and you can't think of anything better than to travel there...how stupid do you have to be!? OK, some people there are happy that you and like-minded people exist. They are ideal kidnapping victims; do you have enough money to buy your freedom? Or do you rely on a go fund me campaign?

Edited June 24, 20242 yr by ujayujay

Please do not go to myanmar, the military junta are killing their own people. Your visa $ goes to the generals who are stuck in a 1960s timewarp. And it could be dangerous for you. Stay on thai side of the railway.

The local people could sure use the USD you spend so , yes , please go to Burma but avoid spending at government places.

I lived and worked in Myanmar for 5 years..........The military doesn't give a rats.......A$$ about you.......don't worry about it. Just no political crap. Enjoy.

Nicest people in SE Asia.Enjoy but get your visa first.

Wow-Traveling to Myanmar is like on the leading edge of "DEATH," make sure you keep checking your six (ASS).