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Can I do a land border run from Mae Sai to Tachileik to renew my DTV visa?

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Hi everyone,

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I'd like to do a land border run from Mae Sai to Tachileik in Myanmar and come back a few hours later to renew my DTV visa for another 6 months. Has anyone done this before? Thank you for your help

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A user is inquiring about performing a land border run from Mae Sai, Thailand, to Tachileik, Myanmar, for the purpose of renewing their DTV visa for an additional six months. However, several commenters indicate that the border crossings between Thailand and Myanmar are currently closed to foreigners due to ongoing conflict, with the only open crossings reportedly located at Ranong and possibly at Chiang Khong or Chiang Sean for those in the north.

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If u r in the North

Then chiang khong or chiang sean border r open

We go daily if need our service

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Terry ********

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The only place you can cross into Myanmar is at Ranong in Southern Thailand.

You can't cross at Mae Sai.

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Dams *********

Dams *********

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Ok right thank you very much

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Paul **********

Paul **********

I think the only border open is at Ranong

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You can cross to Laos at Chang Khone friendship bridge IV. I don’t think foreigners can go through land border into Myanmar.

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I could be wrong but I’m pretty sure all land borders between Thailand and Myanmar are closed to foreigners due to the ongoing conflict.

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