Visa Run to Burma

On 2nd January I went a few hours in Burma to extend my stay in Thailand for the few days needed before flying to Australia.

I tried to spend some money that could go to the people there. I had lunch, took a tuk tuk to visit around, bought a few postcards. I wanted . . . → Read More: Visa Run to Burma

Myan Mar border

Thailand custom in Mae Sai and in the distance the Myan Mar blue gate in Tachilek.

I had indeed a long wait. This is the Thai border, they have slow computer. In Myan Mar everything was written on paper: it’s faster.

Myan Mar people import goods from Thailand.

Gate to Myan . . . → Read More: Myan Mar border

Visa Run to Mae Sai

On 1st August I’ve made my first visa run to Mae Sai. A visa run is a trip outside a country to get a new visa. When your visa is expired, you’ve to go outside the country. If you overstay you’ve a fine and you may even go to jail.

Many countries enjoy 30 days . . . → Read More: Visa Run to Mae Sai