Overland Journey to Thailand via Myanmar 2019

1. Can I drive from Thailand to Myanmar?
2. How do you get from Thailand to Myanmar?
3. Can you cross the border from Thailand to Burma?
4. Can I go Thailand by road?
5. Is Myanmar part of Thailand?
6. Can foreigners drive in Myanmar?
7. How far is Thailand from Myanmar?
8. Are there flights from Myanmar to Thailand?
9. How close is Myanmar to Thailand?
10. Can I go Myanmar by road?
11. Which countries do not need visa for Myanmar?
12. How can I cross Myanmar border from India?

Can I drive from Thailand to Myanmar?

Entry from Mae Sot to Myawady: vehicle can only travel as far as the trade zone, located 12km from town. With special permission (if you know someone) sometimes further travel is allowed. Day trips only, so car must be back on the Thai side by the time the bridge closes (8pm Myanmar time; 8.30pm Thai time).

How do you get from Thailand to Myanmar?

1| Getting a Myanmar Visa

When in Thailand, head to Myanmar's Embassy in Bangkok or to Myanmar's Consulate in Chiang Mai. Take your passport and 1 copy of the main page with you, 2 photos and 800 bahts for the fee. The visa will be ready in 2 to 3 working days.

Can you cross the border from Thailand to Burma?

The Myawaddy/Mae Sot border crossing is located in central Myanmar, and is by far the most chaotic land crossing. The road traffic into Myanmar stretches for kilometers, however you can take a songthaew to Friendship Bridge without having to wait in traffic, and walk across the border.

Can I go Thailand by road?

There are a host of permits required for driving from India to Thailand by road via Myanmar. For travelling through Myanmar, you need to pay the Carnet fees and Thailand requires Carnet de Passage for Indian drivers.

Is Myanmar part of Thailand?

Myanmar and Thailand are in the same region, but beyond that there aren't many similarities. Thailand has been successful in its quest for economic and political development while Myanmar has failed. First of all the Union of Myanmar was colonized by the British, whereas Thailand has always been independent.

Can foreigners drive in Myanmar?

A foreigner can get a Myanmar driver license by presenting his foreign or international driver license. ... You have to present all the required documents, no tests are required, you have to pay the fees and you will be getting your Myanmar driver license with your original foreign driver license in a weeks time.

How far is Thailand from Myanmar?

Straight line or Air distance: Kilometers: 855.54 km. Miles: 531.61 miles.

Are there flights from Myanmar to Thailand?

Myanmar Airways International operates 64 non-stop flights from Yangon (RGN) to Bangkok (BKK).

How close is Myanmar to Thailand?

Distance from Myanmar to Thailand is 854 kilometers. This air travel distance is equal to 531 miles. The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Myanmar and Thailand is 854 km= 531 miles.

Can I go Myanmar by road?

Indian citizens can now travel to Myanmar by road on production of passport and visa. ... Any Indian with a valid passport and visa from the Myanmar consulate in Kolkata or its embassy in New Delhi, can visit the country through the Moreh-Tamu land route. No special permit is required.

Which countries do not need visa for Myanmar?

Visa-free travel (for 14 days, or longer in some cases) is permitted for Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei, Cambodia and Laos passport holders. Citizens from Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Macau are permitted visa-free travel for up to 28 days.

How can I cross Myanmar border from India?

Myanmar people who have a valid passport, valid visa issued by the Indian embassy in Myanmar or E-Visa can travel to India, and Indian nationals and foreign nationals who have a valid passport and a valid visa or E-visa issued by Myanmar embassies in the country concerned can travel to Myanmar through these two new ...