@Andrew *******

yes that can work. Done it myself last passport renewal. However ...not always without a conversation... explaining both common sense and the finer points of reality.

@Graham *****

wrong... renew passport... transfer stamp to new one.

@Steve *********

guess I did... now I can rest easy....5555

@Mike *******

yeah... can it would stop now? So for the last time... Mae Sot to Burma = at the moment no foreigners only Thais. Do bounce up north.

@Steve *********

paul james is who you want to tell that to.

@Paul ******

just as i thought. Been that way for a while now. Not sure if it will change for quite some time. But I have reports of some getting through. As with other things always just depends. Up north is reported being easier for quick bounce as there is far more pedestrian traffic of all nationalities. Remember the number of bounces you already have ...if any... may also be a factor.

@Paul ******

yes. But know that the Burmese web site is no always correct. However this time it is. But again what is posted on the web is not what is the truth on reality at the border. But I fear that this time around it is a crap shoot.

Paul James the mantra still is locals okay... foreigners no.

@Paul ******

I have no more info. Such alternative crossing up north? Seems jo one has a straight answer. So it is a BIG maybe. Sorry. If i hear anything else I will post.

@Paul ******

wow! That is very strange. Must be due to something happening across there. Most on bridge number 1 is incoming from Burma in mini vans.. Bridge number 2 is just trucks and cars. Fear the border authorities know more than they are reporting? I am checking with contacts in immigration and army.