What is the southernmost border crossing from Thailand to Myanmar that's open to foreigners?
There's a range of land border crossings between Thailand and Myanmar, but I'm having trouble finding solid info on them to choose which one to use.
I'll be coming from Krabi, so I want the closest border crossing. I don't care about which is most popular, easiest, etc. I just want the closest one, which means the one furthest to the south.
But one other thing is important. There are usually border crossings open only to locals, citizens of the countries either side of the border. And of course there are crossings open to everybody, including foreigners.
As a bonus, it used to be that there was a range of restrictions at some border crossings in Myanmar, such as that you had to return to Thailand via the same crossing, or that you weren't permitted to travel from there to arbitrary places in the country. I don't know if this is still the case but if it is, I'd like the crossing with the fewest restrictions.
Best Answer
On my last trip to Myanmar in 2016, I entered by foot at Mae Sot and left by boat from Kawthoung to Ranong Thailand, this is the most southern crossing and walking distance to the main road from Krabi.
So entering and leaving at different crossings was no problem. It was possible to enter in Kawthoung. I didn't have an eVisa so I don't know about that.
The road up north from Kawthoung was open for walking and hitch hiking, but there were also buses.
I don't have up to date information but I don't expect the rules in this part of the country have changed.
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Is the border between Thailand and Myanmar Open?
Four Thai/Myanmar border points are officially open to foreigners for through travel, and Thailand offers visa-free travel for the citizens of many countries; the length of the stay period depends on what country you are from \u2013 varying from 14 days to 3 months.What Thailand land borders are 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.How do I get from Thailand to Myanmar?
Flying. By airplane, you can travel from Bangkok to any of the three international airports in Myanmar. These are Yangon, Naypyidaw, the capital of the republic, and Mandalay. Direct flights from the Thai capital to Yangon take anywhere between an hour and 1:30 hours.Is Danok border open?
Padangbesar Land Border is open today.Border Crossing On Foot Thailand To Myanmar | Mae Sot To Myawaddy
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