I'm not being a cheap Charlie, I don't use land crossings if I need to do a border bounce, I fly to Penang or somewhere and enjoy the day there. It's not my fault you left it late lol
But when I did it, it was to apply for a new visa. And I was across the border the same time as everyone else, including those who were in your situation lol
I'm sure when I went to Vientiane and Suvanakhet everywhere except THB with no extra charges.
I know you said it was easier with the fixer but I genuinely don't see how. You just do the same thing as they did but on your own. Taxis and tuk tuks would probably be cheaper too
there has been many stories of white foreigners being kidnapped in Myanmar. Could by why they are letting Thais in and not westerners. This is just what I heard I have no idea if it is true though