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Can I join a border run to Mae Sai and what are the requirements for crossing the border?

Mae Sai border run vehicle ownership Thai visa immigration regulations Chiang Mai METV

Jul 22, 2018

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I have a truck and will be going to Mae Sai for a border run on July 27th (from Chiang Mai). Leaving in the morning and returning in early evening. I have 3 comfortable empty seats available if anyone wants to join. You can choose the music, temperature, and if we stop for coffee (oh please yes). Can use my unlimited hotspot too.

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A person is offering a ride to Mae Sai for a border run on July 27th, with 3 empty seats available. There are concerns about the border being open on that date and questions about vehicle ownership requirements for crossing the border, particularly regarding METV holders.

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Patrick *********

Will the border be open on the 27th?.

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Patrick *********

thanks.

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Tod *********

borders don't close for holidays

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Trevor ******

My Thai girlfriend says vehicle has to be in your name the bank can't own it to cross the border in Chiang rai is this true as I gotta do a run before Aug 7 and I have a METV

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Ադամ ********

Parking lot on Thai side, Duh!

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Barry ******

10 usd is cheaper. Like enough savings to get you 1 good western meal or 2 large beers.

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Ross ***********

I used Thai Baht .. no problem.

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Tod *********

, to get stamped in and out of burma you use a pristine $10 USD or you pay 500baht

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Trevor ******

N I need USD or

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Trevor ******

Haha haha OK cool cool

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Ross ***********

Walk across the bridge, check out the markets for 10 to 15 minutes (trying not to be pressured into buying anything or anybody's sister) and walk back across the bridge. :) :) :)

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Trevor ******

She don't no she has never crossed there

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Adam ***********

Ask your girlfriend

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Trevor ******

Anything to do when you cross

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Trevor ******

Ahh ok

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Tod *********

you park on the thai side of the border and WALK in and out of burma

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Danny ******

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Maybe. I’m not crossing the border with my vehicle tho. I’m parking and walking across as is the norm.

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