otherstuff1957 Posted November 12, 2003 Share Posted November 12, 2003 Hello Forum, I'm applying for a fairly short term job in Bangkok & for various reasons would like to do the monthly visa run, rather than try to get a work permit. My Question is, has anybody made the Visa run to Myanmar rather than to Cambodia or Laos? My fiance's family lives about a two hour drive from the Myanmar border & I could easily take a bus or get a ride to the Myanmar border when we're visiting them. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ugots2Believe Posted November 12, 2003 Share Posted November 12, 2003 I made a visa run to Myanmar a few years ago; you'll need a visa to enter Myanmar and that embassy is in Bangkok ... which may defeat your intention (of staying local) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolling Stone Posted November 12, 2003 Share Posted November 12, 2003 Not so otherstuff. I go to Myanmar at least once a month through Mae Sot for business. You give them $10 US or 500 Baht at the border on the Myanmar side in Myawaddy. I don't know of getting there though as I use a car service but I am sure you can at least get a bus there. Keep it real! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otherstuff1957 Posted November 14, 2003 Author Share Posted November 14, 2003 Many thanks Rolling Stone! Myawaddy happens to be the closest Myanmar town to my girlfriends house (in Thung Siliam - about 40km NW of Sukothai). It would be very convenient if I could combine our monthly visit to them with a visa run! Is there anything I need to bring or do aside from my passport and 500baht? Any further advice would be greatly appreciated. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 Hello Forum, I'm applying for a fairly short term job in Bangkok & for various reasons would like to do the monthly visa run, rather than try to get a work permit. If you get sprung working without a visa and WP it is farewell to old Thailand forever. It is deportation and blacklisting. As long as you know what consequences there are before you start out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thetyim Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 I hope you understand that a work permit is not optional. You will be working illegally and subject to fine/deportment if caught Up to you, just trying to help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopsticks Posted November 15, 2003 Share Posted November 15, 2003 $5 in US (crisp $5 bill is recommended) is required for the Visa/Tourist stamp from Myranmar. (At least down here near Phuket). Gets you a 2 day Myranmar visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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