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What are the current status and recommendations for border crossings in Thailand?

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ATTENTION MEMBERS: Land border closures

The Lao borders are open like normal

The Cambodian borders are open like normal BUT we suggest you do NOT bounce out and back on your own (do so at your own risk)

This is the update on Burma;

The Mae Sai / Tachileik border with Burma in Chiang Rai is closed (they said for a week). The Mae Sot / Myawaddy border with Burma in Tak is closed as well.

If you want to border bounce you can use the two borders with Lao in Chiang Rai province; Chiang Saen / Special Economic Zone <- where you cross in and out of Lao by boat across the Mekong or the Chiang Khong / Huay Xai border <- where you cross by bridge.

Also the Phu Nam Ron / Htee Khee border with Burma in Kanachanaburi is still not open for foreigners to exit/re-enter

At this time he only Burma border open is the Ranong / Kawthaung.

This is provided as an announcement only. We are not going to let commenting on the post.

You want to border bounce, post on a f/b group related to where you stay in thailand and ask. Believe me you're not the only foreigner in your area who needs/wants to bounce out and back..
Answer summary
The post outlines the current status of various land borders in Thailand. It confirms that borders with Laos and Cambodia are open, with advisories against independent border bouncing. However, the borders with Burma, specifically Mae Sai and Mae Sot, are closed. The only open border to Burma is the Ranong/Kawthaung crossing. The document suggests using Laos borders for bouncing and advises foreigners to seek information in local Facebook groups for travel assistance.
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Philip ****
Philip ****
Mae Sai is still closed😟Just passed by and will go to the boat border to Laos in Chiang Saen instead.
Tod *********
Tod *********
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@Philip ***
they said it'd be closed for a week, it's all over the chiang mai groups
Philip ****
Philip ****
@Tod ********
i know Tod. But I already told you a few days ago I’ll still try it😉Chiang Saen is expensive though . 2000 THB Laos visa , 250 THB for the boat plus 500 THB for 2hrs TuK Tuk on the Laos side. That + the fact that the Laos sticker is still one full passport page.
Tod *********
Tod *********
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@Philip ***
it is what it is, you need to bounce you bounce with Lao or you fly out and back 🙂
Toby *******
Toby *******
If you have satang and are close to an airport. Fly in and out the safe option.
Tod *********
Tod *********
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not always as safe as you imagine if you have extensive entry/stay history
Tony ********
Tony ********
Great to hear Ranong is finally open thanks Tod

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