jeebusjones Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I need to exit and reenter Thailand this weekend in order to get the next 60 days on my tourist visa. Mae Hong Son seems to be the closest border, so I was hoping to get some info here before heading out. Last month, as some may recall, I got stuck in Mae Sod as the border has apparently been closed for the last five months. Searching for info on Mae Hong Son turned up nothing, and for some strange reason the word "border" is not allowed to be used as a search term. So... 1 - Is the border in Mae Hong Son currently open? 2 - What's the deal with transportation to / from the border? I'll be coming through Chiang Mai. 3 - What's the fee for entering Burma, and which currency is preferred? Thanks in advance for any info / advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naboo Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 (edited) As far as I'm aware, 'local' borders only in Mae Hong Son (for Thais and Burmese). For the nearest border to Chiang Mai, use either Mae Sai (Chiang Rai) or Mae Sot(Tak). Mae Sai is preferable - closest and least hassle at the border. Edited January 5, 2011 by naboo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Mae Sot is still closed. Burmese immigration will prefer Thai baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebusjones Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 Thanks for the info. So I guess Mae Sai it will have to be. How far exactly is it from Chiang Rai (I mean timewise - kilometer count is easy to find but not all that helpful)? Also, any idea how much the Burmese entry fee is? Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 For all your questions: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/147481-mae-saitachilek-border-info/ Fee should be 500 baht, last time I chekced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebusjones Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 Thanks Mario, appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyh Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Thanks for the info. So I guess Mae Sai it will have to be. How far exactly is it from Chiang Rai (I mean timewise - kilometer count is easy to find but not all that helpful)? Also, any idea how much the Burmese entry fee is? Thanks again. Probably no help to you but I am going to Mae Sai in 10 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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