Visa run to burma

[rudolf]

Does anyone has any experience to get a visa for Thailand, passing to Burma via Ranong Harbor in Maung Ranong District? Do I need a visa for Burma?

Thanks Rudolf

[Johnt]

First you have to get a 1 day Burma visa. This they make 2km from the Ranong habour (can not remember the name for this place) and then Just take a boat from the harbour (400 baht). Wait with the payment to you are back again. The boat will wait you, even you want to stay 3-4 hours in Burma. If you only want to extension your thai visa, you not have to go ashore in Burma. The boat will always first bring you to a small "island" (5x5mtr) just outside the burmese beach/habour where they make your visa. You will maybe have to pay 10-30$. But go ashore and try use some hours. Its a funny place, but many beggers. Somebody will ask to big your guide, so pick up only 1 person. He expect maybe 100baht when you are finished, but its ok. In Burma, look the temple on the mountain top, the warehouse.

John