Mae Sai
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Asia : Southeast Asia : Thailand : North : Chiang Rai : Mae Sai
Mae Sai (แม่สาย) is the northern-most city of Thailand. It is mainly a stepping stone for visits to Myanmar and has no attractions of its own.
[edit] Get in
- By bus from Chiang Rai (there are day-tours taking visitors to Mae Sai and the Golden Triangle)
- By car which can be rented in Chiang Mai and other cities
[edit] Get around
- On foot, exploring the border area which is probably the only place worth seeing
- By car
[edit][add listing] See
- The border
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- Take a picture with the gate marking the northern-most point of Thailand
- Cross the bridge into Tachileik, Myanmar. As of September 2006, a single-day entry permit costs US$10 - travellers using this option are given a paper entry permit and their passports are held at the immigration office until they return to Thailand. Short-term visas-on-arrival are available at this border crossing but they only allow travel in the local area - to travel to the rest of Myanmar, a visa in advance is needed.
- May 2008 the entry fee to Myanmar is 500 Thai Baht or $10 US, and this gives you a 14 day entry permit to the local area. This entry permit has photo id and you are required to leave your passport with Myanmar immigration. Transit travelers can arrange for a visa and can have their passport sent to their port of exit.
[edit][add listing] Buy
There are plenty of small shops lining both sides of the street leading to the border crossing that sell:
- Cheap jewels (rubies, emerald and jade) imported from Myanmar
- Cheap curio items, many of which are imported from China
- Fresh cut fruit
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Thip Sukon House Hotel = This hotel is probably the best of the lot on the same road as the old King Kobra hotel.From the 3rd floor you have a view right into Myanmar and the Sai River.
[edit] Get out
- By bus or car to Chiang Rai and beyond
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