clear infos about Mae Sai border . facts only facts !
- no maybe
- no if
- no "talked to an officer who didn't know " .
Went to the Mae Sai border ,
1st and only farang in line :
picture , handprint , stamped out .
went to the Tachilek border .
very warm welcome , from all the officers .
picture, handprint , proof of 4 anti corona vaccinations ,
10 $ US . go through a few offices , talked to a few Myanmar officers who know what they talk about , got real infos. no " maybe but" .
Stamped in ,
leave passport at the border ,went for a little shopping .
saw a friend who can be trusted , he told me that : very rarely he sees 1 farang per day . usely with a thai wife coming for some shopping .
back to the border , stamped out , got passport back .
went to the Thai border , lined up behind 3 chinese guys coming straight from Xichuangbana . .then usual warm welcome from thai officer , photo , handprint , 1 question : " where do you go and stay tonight". stamped in . Came back to Thailand .
All process very smooth . didn't see one farang .during the process . later saw a very few farangs shopping in Mae Sai bazar .
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user shares a detailed account of their experience crossing the Mae Sai border into Myanmar and back into Thailand. They outline the step-by-step immigration process, which includes handprints, photos, vaccination proof, and payments at both the Mae Sai and Tachilek borders. The user notes that they were the only foreigner (farang) in line and receives a warm welcome from the officers. They also mention limited encounters with other foreigners and provide anecdotal insights into the frequency of foreigner crossings. Throughout the comments, there are discussions addressing the accuracy of some claims and the procedures pertaining to the movement of individuals from China.
