When we applied for a visa to enter Thailand, we only applied for one that would last 60 days. Well, no one told us that it was going to be cheaper to purchase 2 entries, so we get to cross the border into Burma a grand total of twice to get it renewed! This will get us 30 extra days here and cost us less than being fined if we stay here longer than we are allowed. It's important to follow rules when you travel, you see.
We rode two song thaews (truck taxis), a bus, and another song thaew to get to the border town of Mae Sai. Phew!
Waiting for the bus. We were only about 85% sure we were in the right place to catch it..
Crossing into Burma
I mean Myanmar?
Gross market selling mostly cheap knock-offs straight from China. Oh and men in skirts try to sell you cigarettes and pills. Real classy, I know.
Heading back to Thailand. We turned in our passports while we shopped and were anxious to exchange our little booklets back for them!
You so welcome.
Streets of Mae Sai, Thailand.
Beautiful mountains on the drive back to Thaton! The whole trip took us about seven hours total. Oy...
Moral of the story: purchase more than one entry if you will be in Thailand over 90 days! It will save you time, money, and a Saturday!
You are doing a geat job finding your way around. I am really impressed with your travel skills!!!
ReplyDeleteYou two are oh so brave and we are amazed at how you get around. I know in Europe we were also confused at times and found ourselves on busses we wondered about. Are we going to the right place? Yikes!
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