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Is the Ranong/Kawthaung border open for border runs?
Thailand Visa RulesBorder RunsRanongKawthaungMyanmarVisa-on-ArrivalTravel RestrictionsMyawaddyFishing Boats Regulations
Oct 22, 2023
3 years ago
Richard ********
ORIGINAL POSTERHi
Is the Burma border open in Ranong / Kawthaung for a border run ?
Is the Burma border open in Ranong / Kawthaung for a border run ?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The Ranong/Kawthaung border is currently open for border runs, allowing tourists and visa-run travelers to cross freely. Various participants confirmed that a $10 stamp allows entry into Myanmar for up to 14 days, albeit with restrictions on traveling more than 20 kilometers inland. However, Thai fishing boats are not permitted to operate in Myanmar waters at this time, requiring special permits and visas. The North border is closed due to ongoing conflict while the South remains accessible.
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Coilean *********
South Burmese border open but North closed due to fighting.
Nongnuch ********
i's open, 500.- or 600.- THB visa-on-arrival on Myanmar side. Take your opportunity for duty free shopping in Kwauntung side
Richard *********
Yes, 100% people are posting all the time thye use it
$10 for burma stamp and u can stay in Burma up to 14 days BUT cant travel more than 20 kms inland >
$10 for burma stamp and u can stay in Burma up to 14 days BUT cant travel more than 20 kms inland >
Tour ******************
Yes , Ranong-Kawthaung border checkpoint was open for tourists and also for Visa-run tourists. I live in Kawthaung and if you want to know about more information Contact me on Facebook or WhatsApp+959250886927
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27Steve ********
@Tour *****************
do you know if the fishing boats. Are allowed back in now the Thai boats have to get visa for Burma banks?Tour ******************
@Steve *******
Currently,not allowed thai Fishing boats go to Burma bank at the moment. It's very complicated! Burma banks was the Myanmar Sea. If you want to go to the Burma banks, you have to get a special permit and also visas.Steve ********
@Tour *****************
yes i have before thank youReply to
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Daniele ***********
It's open, see my last post
Rick ********
It was mid September
Shayne **********
Basically Myanmar borders are closed because of people trafficking.
Todd *********
@Shayne *********
basically, that’s not trueShayne **********
@Todd ********
so you obviously watch CNN and MSNBC.Todd *********
@Shayne *********
no I went to the border. You obviously aren’t one to let reality interfere with your misperceptions.Reply to
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Stuart *********
@Shayne *********
That border is open.Nigel *********
@Shayne *********
is that since last week?Shayne **********
@Nigel ********
months already.Reply to
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Phil ******
Yes it is open
@Richard *******
or try LaosStuart *********
@Phil *****
Yes it is open. An easy border for farangs. It has its quirks like needing a crisp $10 bill but it’s a decent border and good duty free shopping to boot.Phil ******
@Stuart ********
oh sorry will delete my comment. Whats the visa cost for Myanmar pleaseNongnuch ********
@Phil *****
500 Baht for visa for MyanmarStuart *********
@Phil *****
That’s a quirky border. You pay $10 to “enter” and you could potentially stay up to 14 days but you’re limited to the specific area. I can’t recall exactly but perhaps 10km or something.Phil ******
@Stuart ********
Myanmar visa is how much?Richard *********
@Phil *****
Border stamp $10< VISA Online $50BUT if u enter there you can ONLY fly north to Yangon, overland travel not allowed
Stuart *********
@Phil *****
Sorry I don’t know. Never been other than to KawthaungStuart *********
@Ric****
has said it’s 20km. Probably knows it better than I.Reply to
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Nigel *********
@Phil *****
why do you say that?Nigel *********
@Phil *****
really.Phil ******
@Nigel ********
yes why do you say this? Have you done a border bounce in the last month?Nigel *********
@Phil *****
not me personally but I know about 5 that just did Ranong.Reply to
Nigel *********
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Nigel *********
Yes
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