The Myanmar border control station in Tachilek
Visitors to North Thailand, expats who are semi-residents and those who wish to stay longer than their current visas allow, often make use of an interesting opportunity. It involves travelling to the town of Mae Sai, which sits on the Thai side of the border with Burma, (or Myanmar, to give it its proper name). From there, they cross the border, via the Thai and Myanmar Border Control posts, for a day trip (or longer – up to 14 days) to the adjoining Burmese town of Tachilek (or Tachiliek), before returning to Mae Sai later in the day….
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