Is Kew Pha Wok an official Thai-Myanmar border crossing?
In 2018, we (a party consisting of Thai and European citizens) visited Kew Pha Wok where we were allowed to cross the border without showing much official documentation or getting stamped. One person in our party left their Thai ID card at a Thai military post on the Thai side and we were allowed to walk to the Myanmar side.
On the Myanmar side, we were greeted by a person in military uniform with Shan State Army logos on it. The person was very friendly, wanted to pose for a picture (below, not allowed on the Thai side) and we were allowed in.
On the other side was a village where we walked around a bit and then we went back. What is the point of this crossing? Is it just for hopping over for a day's visit or can one actually cross from one country into the other legally with stamps and all?
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Can you cross from Thailand to Myanmar?
Foreigners can cross the border at Mae Sai (Thailand, Chiang Rai Province) / Tachileik (Myanmar, Shan State) and travel as far as Kyaing Tong in Myanmar; to travel over land further than this you will need a permit (find out more by contacting us here).Is Myanmar land border open?
Myanmar has reopened to foreign nationals. International travelers can now visit Myanmar for the first time since 2022. Business eVisa applications for Myanmar resumed on April 1, followed by tourist eVisa on May 15, 2022. You can submit your eVisa application now.Do Myanmar and Thailand share borders?
The Myanmar\u2013Thailand border is the international border between the territory of Myanmar (formerly Burma) and Thailand. The border is 2,416 km (1,501 m) in length and runs from the tripoint with Laos in the north to Andaman Sea coast in the south.Are Thailand land borders open?
Thailand now has opened borders with all its neighbours including Malaysia, Myanmar and Cambodia, as well as Laos, which was open on May 1. There are currently 34 open land crossings along the country's four borders.Focus on Thai Myanmar Border
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