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Mae Sot – Myawaddy – border to Myanmar closed

The international border Mae Sot – Myawaddy from Thailand to Myanmar (Burma, Birma) is actually closed since a few days.
There are rumors, that Myanmar closed the border as a protest as on Thai side the are working at the shore of the border river Maenam Moei and making the dam better. Burma complains this will [...]

New Visa policies for Myanmar

As from May 1st, Myanmar (Burma, Birma) has changed its visa policies. It is not necessary anymore to visit a consulate or emabassy and apply for a visa, if flight destination is Rangoon (Yangoon) or Mandalay.
From May 1st, all foreigners get a visa on arrival at the above mentioned airports.