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What are the current land border options for a visa run from Chiang Mai, considering the conflict in Burma?

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Aug 7, 2023

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Cross post from before… getting mixed & confusing info… embassy website not helpful…

So back here… what borders are open to do land border run from Chiang Mai most recent because of conflict in Burma… any from chiang rai or vicinity over to Myanmar?

Was told of a boat & 1 other possible by an “agent”

Person did 1 extension last month doesn’t want to fly as planned on vietnam after 90 day extension approval ( starts AUG 15) but needs to leave by then…

Help out with any/ all options

Solid info & facts if possible please

Thanks

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Due to the ongoing conflict in Burma, the only available land border for crossing from Thailand is through Ranong to Myanmar. Expats in Chiang Mai looking for alternative visa run options can also consider crossing to Laos, particularly via the Golden Triangle, with access points from Mae Sai or Chiang Khong. It's essential to plan ahead, as the situation can change, and options may vary.

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From Chiang Mai, you go to the Golden Triangle crossing with Laos 33km from Mae Sai or Chiang Khong. Coming from Chiang Mai, compared to crossing at Mae Sai, it's not much further away. Like an extra 20 minutes drive. Chiang Khong is slightly further away but not by much.

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sir i pm you, did you ever get my message?

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thank you sir

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I can help with a fee, if you’re interested let me know, pm me. Thanks

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Richard *********

all Laos/Cambodian land borders open

ONLY Ranong for Burma

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