Tackhilek Regina Hotel & Golf

[bsacbob]

Hi Guy's

Contemplating making a trip over to Tackhilek to play golf at the Regina and staying overnight at the hotel. Do any of you have any contact details to book the hotel and golf course ? I plan to drive over, but do you need any special visa other than the 500 baht normal permit on a Multi O ? Thanks

Edited January 10, 2011 by bsacbob

[brianmarinus]

Hi!

I did not find enything-only about the casino-but I found the number to that-maby,they can help you.

Casino Phone: +66 18 85 70 60.

brianmarinus.

[sceadugenga]

They have a page here...

http://web.chiangrai.net/~tour/show_member.php?id=63

Not sure about the car, I'll ask around. You may need to leave it in Mae Sai and take a taxi from the border.

[sceadugenga]

Apparently the hotel has a minibus that leaves from Chiang Rai airport and will also pick people up at Mae Sai.

Entry into Burma is quick and painless if you're on the bus.

My source also points out that police and immigration will take great interest in any private car crossing the border.

They may also stop it at the Mae Chan check points in case anything was missed at the border.

[bsacbob]

Apparently the hotel has a minibus that leaves from Chiang Rai airport and will also pick people up at Mae Sai.

Entry into Burma is quick and painless if you're on the bus.

My source also points out that police and immigration will take great interest in any private car crossing the border.

They may also stop it at the Mae Chan check points in case anything was missed at the border.

Scea,

Do you have any contact numbers to make a booking, regarding taking a car on my last border crossing i did speak to the nice lady in the tour office on the bridge and she assured me taking a car over was easy so long as you have a registration book in your name.

Any more information you have would be very useful, the other option is to stop in Mae sai and simple walk over with your golf bag.

[sceadugenga]

I'm afraid my info is only second hand, there's phone numbers on the web page I sent, and I see Brian has a number also.

This is definitely a Chiang Rai number, maybe give them a call. 053-731791

[sunholidaysun1]

Yes you can take your car over, I nearly did a couple of years ago but decided against it as it was $50 to take the car in and then you have to buy insurance which I was also quoted for at $10 for 2 days . As stated,the car must be in your name if you are the driver owner or at least be in the car when it crosses the border. My friend took his Fortuna over last year , had no problems at all driving all the way to the Chinese border and Casino's there , but you cannot cross into China. As for coming back , again no problems with the Thais at any checkpoint .

[my friend I]

There are hotel mini buses from the old CR bus station, downtown. They park over on the south side of the car park near the entrance.

[mumbojumbo]

Dont know if still open, but there used to be an office at the airport for the Regina.

[harrry]

Taking the car was fuss free and not all that expensive. I think about 200 baht all up for the car and inurance by memory. Drive carefully. A couple of minutes after I was there a girl on a scooter clipped the back of the car

fell over picked herself up and drove off....all without the phone leaving her ear.

you have to tell them how long you are staying but the cost is the same for one day as for 3

Edited January 12, 2011 by harrry

[ahyong]

I always visit Regina when i go to have my passport extend. I m not sure about driving over as i always park my car at the roadside before the border. If u want more secure u can pay 40-50baht for parking a day which have caretaker, there are many around that area. You can take the free shuttle bus provided from Regina any where u see their mini bus stated Regina, just flag and stop the bus or when u enter Myanmar walk straight about 300m at the roundabout there is a shop-house stated "Regina Bus Stand" have a seat there and wait for the bus. Or take a motorbike taxi which costs 20baht if u don't want wait for the bus, just tell the driver Regina will do..There is a Casino at the Resort basement, change a certain amount for free room stay. Not sure what are the promotions there having now.

[BruceBanner]

hi there.....i was just wondering how much is it to stay at the Regina Hotel per night ? i'm thinking about doing a trip there. Is there a swimming pool there ? And a bar or restaurant where u can chill out and have a few beers at night ? I'm not interested in gambling or playing golf.

Thank you for any replies.......cheers

[harrry]

Me too. Would also like to know if there are steps or would a wheelchair get round.

[bsacbob]

Me too. Would also like to know if there are steps or would a wheelchair get round.

Having just made the trip over i can confirm the room rates at the Regina are 2,500 baht a night or free if you cash in 20 K baht in the casino, they did not mention a pool to me but do have massage facilities. Access wise as i recall it was steps into both the casino and the hotel and the casino is in the basement and did not see signs of a lift.

Option hotels, we found two the first being the Maekong River hotel, a very nice hotel on the main road (rooms 1,500 baht per night) the other being on the way up to the Regina, called the Mya Shwe Yee Hotel, rooms started at 300 baht for a basic room, again no lift or pool. Another option would be the Allure Hotel and casino in the middle of town sadly i did not have time to check this one out.

Just to confirm you can take your car across, so long as it is in your name, the cost is 100 baht for a permit and 100 baht for insurance the border police told me. Your mickey mouse passport you get from immigration on the bridge is good for 14 day's, the VIP option where you copy the picture page (twice) and pay an extra 100 baht to cross but do not get a stamp in your paasoort is only good for a day.

We found everyone in Tackhilek to be very friendly and helpful, the manager of the golf course even came out to see us whilst we played to make sure everything was to out satisfaction.

For those of you who want more information or pictures of the golf course PM me.

[BruceBanner]

Ok nice 1.....thanks for the reply Bsacbob......Cheers