Entry Points into Myanmar “BY LAND” from Thailand?

May 9th, 2006

We have been asked by several guests about traveling into Myanmar by land from Thailand so we think it would be a good idea to share this information with all of you who are thinking about taking this kind of trip.

At this stage, there are 2 entry points allowed from Thailand into Myanmar.

1). At Mae Sai (in Chiang Rai) to Tachilek in Shan State

2). At Ranong to Kawthaung In Taninthayi Division

Kawthaung is the southernmost point in Myanmar. Formerly - it was called “Victoria Point” and now changed to “Bayinnaung Point”.

Entry from these 2 points with valid Myanmar visa is allowed, but tourist must have prior permission to enter and travel through Myanmar and leave by air from any point. A guide must receive the guests with the permit entry at entry point. So your travel agent will need the necessary information more than one month in advance to apply for permission.

From Kawthaung to Yangon, regular air travel is by Myanmar government airlines. Private airline may fly during the tourist season. Both airlines fly about 2 or 3 days a week.

From Tachilek, you can travel overland by car first to Kengtung and fly to Heho or Mandalay or Yangon. You can also take direct flight from Tachilek via Heho/Mandalay/Yangon. Private airlines have regular schedules on this route, as Kengtung has become a favorite tourist spot, with visits to tribal villages and trekking.

It might be useful information for some people to know that we also have handled travelers coming into Myanmar at Muse from China overland border (near Rulil in China) and we can also send travelers from the same point to China. This also need prior permit and valid Myanmar visa and/or China visa as case maybe.

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