Mae Sai-Tachilek border crossing: OK, we've had some recent reports coming out where members were able to cross over to Tachilek, either for the day or longer and it worked out fine.
However, the latest news is that the Burmese military junta has banned foreigners from flying to/from Tachilek and Lashio since May 8th.
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Someone over on TripAdvisor claims that there are "rumors on a Thai Facebook group" that foreigners have been banned from crossing this border, just like they have been, since over a month at the Mae Sot-Myawaddy border.
No idea what Facebook group is being referred to, as it doesn't seem to be this one or Expats Thailand.
I was planning on crossing the Mae Sai-Tachilek border in around a month or two from now, but am leaning towards not going anymore due to this uncertainty.
Does anyone know whether things have changed since May 8th? I understand that one member went there very recently but things have a way of changing from one day to the next in Myanmar so what may have worked a week or 2 weeks ago, might not work anymore.
TLDR : Answer Summary
Recent reports indicate that some foreigners have successfully crossed the Mae Sai-Tachilek border. However, as of May 8th, the Burmese military junta has implemented a ban on foreigners flying to/from Tachilek and Lashio. There are conflicting rumors about land crossings, with some suggesting that a ban similar to the one at the Mae Sot-Myawaddy border is in effect. Travelers are advised to monitor the situation closely as conditions may change rapidly.
