Drive From Chiangmai To Taichilek

[tc4mez]

dear all, i'll be in chiangmai this weekend & wish to drive up to chiangrai then to taichilek, i can't seems to find any info through the internet, can anyone aid me here? i'll be visiting the casino there as well, is there a website where i can book a hotel there for a night?

[Ajarn]

dear all, i'll be in chiangmai this weekend & wish to drive up to chiangrai then to taichilek, i can't seems to find any info through the internet, can anyone aid me here? i'll be visiting the casino there as well, is there a website where i can book a hotel there for a night?

All I'm going to say is, if you get on the road to Chiang Rai make sure you stop at Charin Resort at kilometer # 142. They have the best Pies you will ever have in Thailand:)

[Sansai Sam]

Hi tc4mez,

Head toward Chiang Rai and basically there is only one left turn at a t-junction and that will put you in Chiang Rai. From there the road is clearly marked to Mae Sai. I highly recommend the SORNKAEW RESORT. Its very clean, well equipped and the rooms are really nice. They range from 800 baht to 3500 baht for the VIP bungalow. Best of all it's only 5 minutes from the border crossing. The number is 089-6349992. Have fun!

[tc4mez]

dear all, i'll be in chiangmai this weekend & wish to drive up to chiangrai then to taichilek, i can't seems to find any info through the internet, can anyone aid me here? i'll be visiting the casino there as well, is there a website where i can book a hotel there for a night?

All I'm going to say is, if you get on the road to Chiang Rai make sure you stop at Charin Resort at kilometer # 142. They have the best Pies you will ever have in Thailand:)

thanks for the info, do you have any idea how long is the trip? i only have 6am to set off from Chiangmai then i'll only have about till noon the next day to return to Chiangmai, is that sufficient?

[tc4mez]

Hi tc4mez,

Head toward Chiang Rai and basically there is only one left turn at a t-junction and that will put you in Chiang Rai. From there the road is clearly marked to Mae Sai. I highly recommend the SORNKAEW RESORT. Its very clean, well equipped and the rooms are really nice. They range from 800 baht to 3500 baht for the VIP bungalow. Best of all it's only 5 minutes from the border crossing. The number is 089-6349992. Have fun!

thats a good price for lodging there, the resort is in chiang rai? 5 min from the border? how far is it from the casino? car can be park at the resort?

if i'm gonna stay at the casino hotel there? which do you guys recommend? i can't seems to find any rates online.

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Ponghtoon Quarter

Tachilek, Shan

Myanmar

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[kenai]

I just returned from a there this weekend, for a border crossing. My wife drove and I think if you plan 3 hours each way, its close to what it took us.

Im not sure on the Casino situation.

I would want an extra day if I were you, the drive is going to tire you a bit. It can be stressful at times. My wife has driven all over Thailand and we had an incident on the way up that brought out a sting of Thai and English obsenitiys from her and required her to pull over to calm her nerves. People just tend to drive with no regard to safety at all far to many times we felt were to close.

Good luck.

[tc4mez]

I just returned from a there this weekend, for a border crossing. My wife drove and I think if you plan 3 hours each way, its close to what it took us.

Im not sure on the Casino situation.

I would want an extra day if I were you, the drive is going to tire you a bit. It can be stressful at times. My wife has driven all over Thailand and we had an incident on the way up that brought out a sting of Thai and English obsenitiys from her and required her to pull over to calm her nerves. People just tend to drive with no regard to safety at all far to many times we felt were to close.

Good luck.

thanks for the info...

[Sansai Sam]

The drive from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai is about 2 1/2 hours and then from Chiang Rai to Mae Sai another 45 minutes...I drive fast. The resort is on the Thai side and I don't recommend going outside the market area of Tachilek once you cross into Burma. Anyway, if you car is not 100% yours you can not cross in it. It is not wise to drive across if you are unfamiliar with the area. There is a shopping street on the Thai side to the left of the border crossing with a roof over it to give shade. The resort is on that road...jst drive through the shopping area and keep going and you will see signs for Sornkaew Resort. There is a nice restaurant across the street too. The casino I am thinking of is Paradise which is closer to the golden triangle but I know there is another inside Tachilek somewhere. Be very wary! If you have time make it a three day trip. There is plenty to see...Doi Tung, Wat Ran Kuen, Golden Triangle, and certainly stop at Charin for a piece of pie!

[tc4mez]

The drive from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai is about 2 1/2 hours and then from Chiang Rai to Mae Sai another 45 minutes...I drive fast. The resort is on the Thai side and I don't recommend going outside the market area of Tachilek once you cross into Burma. Anyway, if you car is not 100% yours you can not cross in it. It is not wise to drive across if you are unfamiliar with the area. There is a shopping street on the Thai side to the left of the border crossing with a roof over it to give shade. The resort is on that road...jst drive through the shopping area and keep going and you will see signs for Sornkaew Resort. There is a nice restaurant across the street too. The casino I am thinking of is Paradise which is closer to the golden triangle but I know there is another inside Tachilek somewhere. Be very wary! If you have time make it a three day trip. There is plenty to see...Doi Tung, Wat Ran Kuen, Golden Triangle, and certainly stop at Charin for a piece of pie!

thanks for the valuable info, i'll be going there on a rental car by budget, guess i'll have to park my car on the thai side then, is the immigration open 24 hr? the streets near the borders safe? anything to look out for?

[kenai]

I just returned from a there this weekend, for a border crossing. My wife drove and I think if you plan 3 hours each way, its close to what it took us.

Im not sure on the Casino situation.

I would want an extra day if I were you, the drive is going to tire you a bit. It can be stressful at times. My wife has driven all over Thailand and we had an incident on the way up that brought out a sting of Thai and English obsenitiys from her and required her to pull over to calm her nerves. People just tend to drive with no regard to safety at all far to many times we felt were to close.

Good luck.

As just noted 3 hours is not real accurate. My wife said its closer to 4 hours for us and we drive average speeds. Im not sure about the area at night but feels safe as anywhere during the day with plenty of people around. I dont think I would want to be walking around the Burma side much after dark but thats just me perhaps. The actual border crossing for me was smooth took maybe 15 minutes each way. If you got $10 American bring it or else its 500 baht for the Burma fee.

[tc4mez]

I just returned from a there this weekend, for a border crossing. My wife drove and I think if you plan 3 hours each way, its close to what it took us.

Im not sure on the Casino situation.

I would want an extra day if I were you, the drive is going to tire you a bit. It can be stressful at times. My wife has driven all over Thailand and we had an incident on the way up that brought out a sting of Thai and English obsenitiys from her and required her to pull over to calm her nerves. People just tend to drive with no regard to safety at all far to many times we felt were to close.

Good luck.

As just noted 3 hours is not real accurate. My wife said its closer to 4 hours for us and we drive average speeds. Im not sure about the area at night but feels safe as anywhere during the day with plenty of people around. I dont think I would want to be walking around the Burma side much after dark but thats just me perhaps. The actual border crossing for me was smooth took maybe 15 minutes each way. If you got $10 American bring it or else its 500 baht for the Burma fee.

10 USD is more worth while compare to 500 baht yeah? do i need it one way or do i need 2 x 10 usd for a return trip? 4hrs each way, guess i have to re-plan my trip

[thaimiller]

you just need the one $10 for the burmese immigration on the way in (right hand side of bridge after you cross the river), if your going into the market they will give you a tempory visa for burma and you can go into the market shopping. On the way out collect you passport from the immigration office on the opposide side of the bridge (still on your right as your walking the other way now) and it will be stamped. Then just proceed to the thai immigration on the left hand side after you have crossed back over the river to get stamped back into Thailand. Word of warning, depending on your visa type you may need to show you have enough money to for your duration of visa lenght in Thailand (10,000thb for 1 month or 20,000thb for 3 months) Ive only had to do it once but it sometimes does happen. Have a good trip, im sure you will enjoy the drive up and the views are great. And don't forget to stop at the pie shop, the lemon cheese cake is to die for......

[kennkate]

4 hrs more like it. lots and lots of bends.

You will need to stop for a dirnk and 15 mins rest.

Pie Shop & Hot Springs Rest Area Ok

Lots of Hassel from hawkers in Taichilek. Shops in Mai sai better

You pay your 500 Bhat so go and have a look

I have stayed at the Large Hotel down the soi to the right of the Thai Border Just inside Thailand

950 Baht inc B/feast Has a Swiming pool And most rooms have nice views over Mayanmar at night

Check Em out. Dont forget the White Temple Nr Chang Rai another Pit Stop.

Personaly. I have Never had to show I had funds to Thai Immigration

[tc4mez]

you just need the one $10 for the burmese immigration on the way in (right hand side of bridge after you cross the river), if your going into the market they will give you a tempory visa for burma and you can go into the market shopping. On the way out collect you passport from the immigration office on the opposide side of the bridge (still on your right as your walking the other way now) and it will be stamped. Then just proceed to the thai immigration on the left hand side after you have crossed back over the river to get stamped back into Thailand. Word of warning, depending on your visa type you may need to show you have enough money to for your duration of visa lenght in Thailand (10,000thb for 1 month or 20,000thb for 3 months) Ive only had to do it once but it sometimes does happen. Have a good trip, im sure you will enjoy the drive up and the views are great. And don't forget to stop at the pie shop, the lemon cheese cake is to die for......

we gotta leave our passport there at the immigration? thanks for the info, will definitely stop at the pie shop...

[tc4mez]

4 hrs more like it. lots and lots of bends.

You will need to stop for a dirnk and 15 mins rest.

Pie Shop & Hot Springs Rest Area Ok

Lots of Hassel from hawkers in Taichilek. Shops in Mai sai better

You pay your 500 Bhat so go and have a look

I have stayed at the Large Hotel down the soi to the right of the Thai Border Just inside Thailand

950 Baht inc B/feast Has a Swiming pool And most rooms have nice views over Mayanmar at night

Check Em out. Dont forget the White Temple Nr Chang Rai another Pit Stop.

Personaly. I have Never had to show I had funds to Thai Immigration

thanks for the info...

[Sansai Sam]

Hello again...I needed to share a few more opinions.

After 60 crossings this is what I do when I make the trip.

Pass on the hot springs...its a dumpy tourist trap.

Stop at Cabbages and Condoms in Mae Ka Chan if you are hungry, thirty or need a toilet.

Stop again at Charin Gardens for a piece of pie.

Stop at Wat Ron Khun (the white wat).

The hotel at the border...The Wang Thong...is a dump. Go to Sornkaew Resort for lower price/nice accomodations and 4 minutes away.

I have never been asked to show money at the border but I know people who have...it's been awhile though. Think they dropped it.

Ignore all tour guides and cigarette/viagra/Saddam playing card vendors on the Tachilek side.

DO NOT give any money to the paid beggars on the border or in Tachilek...if you do you will have a crowd follow you around.

Do take advantage of the duty free shop coming out of Tachilek.

Have fun!

[WinnieTheKhwai]

All I'm going to say is, if you get on the road to Chiang Rai make sure you stop at Charin Resort at kilometer # 142. They have the best Pies you will ever have in Thailand:)

You've never been at the bakery at the Oriental Dhara Dhevi right? Time for a visit!! (Discounts apply after 7pm)

[Ajarn]

All I'm going to say is, if you get on the road to Chiang Rai make sure you stop at Charin Resort at kilometer # 142. They have the best Pies you will ever have in Thailand:)

You've never been at the bakery at the Oriental Dhara Dhevi right? Time for a visit!! (Discounts apply after 7pm)

You've never been to Charin Resort, right? No discounts on pies, but they are only 45 baht at the most

Edited April 7, 2009 by Ajarn

[ChiangMai2]

All I'm going to say is, if you get on the road to Chiang Rai make sure you stop at Charin Resort at kilometer # 142. They have the best Pies you will ever have in Thailand:)

You've never been at the bakery at the Oriental Dhara Dhevi right? Time for a visit!! (Discounts apply after 7pm)

I've heard very good things about this place.. Can you tell me where it is within the hotel complex or in relation to the car park and Thai Lanna restaurant at the entrance?

Had a little look at the website and see that the hotel sits on 60 acres! Also interesting to see a villa here with a nightly rate of 280K Is the bakery reasonably priced?

[Sansai Sam]

I've been to the shop at the Dhara Dhevi innumerable times and am a dining out member there. I also have a culinary degree. What's your point?

[ChiangMai2]

I've been to the shop at the Dhara Dhevi innumerable times and am a dining out member there. I also have a culinary degree. What's your point?

Um.... The question or " point " was - "Can you tell me where it is within the hotel complex or in relation to the car park and Thai Lanna restaurant at the entrance?"

Seeing as the site is some 60 acres it would be helpful for me to know where to go - I'm sure I can manage if it's too much trouble though..

I'm fascinated to hear about your degree, you must be very clever..

[Sansai Sam]

Thanks but I was addressing Winnie! The thread is about driving to Tachilek.

[Sansai Sam]

Since we have lost the thread anyway I should mention that Love at First Bite has excellent pies too! The banana cream and coconut cream are especially delicious.