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Originally Posted by mj
Somebody told me that apparantly the Myanmar borders are open for tourists, can anyone confirm that? We're planning to spend five weeks in south east Asia in November/December 2012, so far only Thailand, Cambodia, and Singapore but Myanmar would be #1 on that list if a land crossing from Thailand is actually possible.
I've checked the embassy's website and it says tourist visas take an average of four weeks. Nowhere does it mention any special requirements or limitations other than having to stay in hotels/hostels. Can anyone confirm this?
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In 2010 the visa in Bangkok took us a few days, cannot remember how many, maybe 2-3, but not 4 weeks, that's for sure.
At that time, entering through a land border was possible... but only to renew the Thai visa. They kept your passport and you were not allowed to go far. I'd plainly say NO CHANCE at all. We flew in/out Yangoon from BKK with Air Asia.
Things may have changed, but I doubt any overland travel with a vehicle is possible at all, otherwise I presume HUBB would be now reaching its peak of visitors and the South East Asia subforum would be boiling.
Anyway, the country is beautiful, really worth visiting it, but buses are not very confortable (due to roads), nor very quick (same).
Have a nice trip,
Esteban
PS: We rented scooters in Mandalay and later got them confiscated by Tourist Police and the guy was fined because it was forbidden or he did not pay the correct bribe. At least, it was late in the evening...
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