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[mhortig]

Hello,

   Is the mae sot border crossing now open for visa run. The visa is a type "O" that requires a stamp every ninety days.  If is is not open can you suggest other nearest open border crossing for a Phitsanulok resident. Thanks for your help.

[Mario2008]

Have not seen any reports it is open.

Not sure wich one is the nearest. You can go to Mae Sai (Chang Rai) or to Cambodia. Pithsanulok should be a bit in the middle, but with the curent flooding situation Chiang rai might be the best option.

[exeter]

Mae Sai is a far less stressful experience than going to Cambobia with all the associated tea money requirements.

[Kwasaki]

If you have a type ' O ' visa already surely you mean you have to report every 90 days ??? , there's an immigration dept in Phitsanulok.

[phutoie2]

Kwasaki, on 2011-11-16 13:43:29, said:

If you have a type ' O ' visa already surely you mean you have to report every 90 days ??? , there's an immigration dept in Phitsanulok.

Its possibly a multi entry Non O Visa which means leaving Thailand and re-enter when the 90 days are up.
Nong Khai would be a better choice. Some folk used to do the crossing near Loei, mentioned a lot on TV but not for some time now.

[ajahnlau]

phutoie2, on 2011-11-16 15:17:37, said:

Kwasaki, on 2011-11-16 13:43:29, said:

If you have a type ' O ' visa already surely you mean you have to report every 90 days ??? , there's an immigration dept in Phitsanulok.

Its possibly a multi entry Non O Visa which means leaving Thailand and re-enter when the 90 days are up.
Nong Khai would be a better choice. Some folk used to do the crossing near Loei, mentioned a lot on TV but not for some time now.

Have done the run to Thali which is close to Loei and it is as easy as Maesot.

[Kwasaki]

phutoie2, on 2011-11-16 15:17:37, said:

Kwasaki, on 2011-11-16 13:43:29, said:

If you have a type ' O ' visa already surely you mean you have to report every 90 days ??? , there's an immigration dept in Phitsanulok.

Its possibly a multi entry Non O Visa which means leaving Thailand and re-enter when the 90 days are up.
Nong Khai would be a better choice. Some folk used to do the crossing near Loei, mentioned a lot on TV but not for some time now.

Thanks,  thought there was only one type of non-immigrant  ' O '  visa, which I had to get for 1 year extention aplications.

[FlorC]

You forget the visa cost!  Mae Sai is still 10 USD , if you're lucky or 500 B.
The Laos commies want at least 1500 B at the border. Don't go to the consulate in Khon Kaen, those a@@holes charge even more AND you have to wait 2 days , or pay even more to get it right away!!
Cambodians 20 USD but via online visa , 25 or more at the embassy and 2 to 3 days wait.
At the border you pay more unless with one of the "travel agencies" which are not cheap either.

Mai Sai is the best, quick , easy , friendly.

[Soboringtochooseaname]

Hello,


To cross the border at MAESAI do you need to get a Visa or can you go shopping few hours without stamping your passport ?

And the visa for Myanmar is the "on arrival" kind that cost 500 thb ?


Thanks.

[FlorC]

Soboringtochooseaname, on 2011-11-21 02:46:15, said:

Hello,


To cross the border at MAESAI do you need to get a Visa or can you go shopping few hours without stamping your passport ?

And the visa for Myanmar is the "on arrival" kind that cost 500 thb ?


Thanks.

I only go every 3 months to get a stamp , and then it is sort of visa on arrival , 500 B or 10 $ . You can go shopping there , but as I understand it,
you can't go further in to Birma than the village.

[fredob43]

Soboringtochooseaname, on 2011-11-21 02:46:15, said:

Hello,


To cross the border at MAESAI do you need to get a Visa or can you go shopping few hours without stamping your passport ?

And the visa for Myanmar is the "on arrival" kind that cost 500 thb ?


Thanks.

For a non Thai it's a stamp in passport jobby 500bt and a 15 day visa on re entry unless you have an O visa or such like then you get another 90 day's, or what ever your visa allow's.

[ajahnlau]

News has it Maesot open Dec.5.

[fredob43]

ajahnlau, on 2011-12-04 23:15:24, said:

News has it Maesot open Dec.5.

It's not been confirmed yet. The bridge open's up again on the 5th for traffic, but no mention of visa run's. Might have a run out there in the next few day's for up to date info. N/B it's never been closed for Thai's or Burmese only Farang.

Edited by fredob43, 2011-12-05 09:15:42.

[nong38]

Ok Fred keep us up to date, my visa run is due next week and this would save me a day, could be a day on the Isle of KPP

[fredob43]

[quote name='nong38' timestamp='1323073630' post='4892214']
Ok Fred keep us up to date, my visa run is due next week and this would save me a day, could be a day on the Isle of KPP
[/quote Might go tomorrow if I feel up to it. But definitely sometime during the next week. Update to follow. Don't know how you'll get on in K.P.Phet it's a bit upmarket. T. T. A. K.P.Phet.

Edited by fredob43, 2011-12-05 15:42:37.

[nong38]

Fred, I have no earings and no earings and in no way could I be considered riff raff would I be allowed in to KKP?

We get a bit of low grade riff raff here in Nakhon "Heavenly" Sawan, usually around the Park in the early hours after the beer has run out. I stress this is very low level riff raff and cannot be compared to the top totty riff raff that manifests itself in the those tourist centres further south, such as that gem of the Chon Buri coast Bungalow-BumpBumps.

[fredob43]

nong38, on 2011-12-06 12:43:43, said:

Fred, I have no earings and no earings and in no way could I be considered riff raff would I be allowed in to KKP?

We get a bit of low grade riff raff here in Nakhon "Heavenly" Sawan, usually around the Park in the early hours after the beer has run out. I stress this is very low level riff raff and cannot be compared to the top totty riff raff that manifests itself in the those tourist centres further south, such as that gem of the Chon Buri coast Bungalow-BumpBumps.

Dave. And anyone that it might be of interest to.
First the good news Mai Sot is now open 100% was there today 6/12/11 and spoke to the emigration peep's and they were very helpful. Their word's were we are glad to be back.
Now the bummer, I asked if all Farang's could use the Border/Bridge and it seem's everyone's welcome. Then I ask about peep's from N/S that's when the sh/t hit the fan, lot's of muttering and sputtering from inside the kiosk. Sorry but I didn't quite get the full meaning as my Thai's not great, but the upshot was I think that if you get a pass note from The Tourist Association of K.P.Phet all will be well.
As luck would have it I happen to know the right peep's and for a "large" Tiger beer all I'm shore can be sorted.
Your post Dave threw me a bit I got very confused with the Heavenly bit thought you had moved here for a moment. The earrings, as my wife wear's them I suppose that's all right.
Your very welcome to pop in on your way to M/S. Well you'll have too to pick up your pass.
  
  
    

[exeter]

I also live in NS and dont do the earings and no tattoos, I use to be known as riff raff when I was young but thats along time ago, I am welcome in Big C and Makro and 7-11 ( sundays only). Do you think I might also get a pass for a visit to this KKP place, where is it? Is it a giant brewery and I can get a tour with lots of free bevys?

[fredob43]

exeter, on 2011-12-07 20:34:11, said:

I also live in NS and dont do the earings and no tattoos, I use to be known as riff raff when I was young but thats along time ago, I am welcome in Big C and Makro and 7-11 ( sundays only). Do you think I might also get a pass for a visit to this KKP place, where is it? Is it a giant brewery and I can get a tour with lots of free bevys?

As luck would have it T.T.A K.P.P. does do trip's. Sorry to relate though that there only on every other Sunday, so you might have to forgo the jaunt's to your local establishment's. All are welcome. Glad to say that FREE ROOT BEER is available on the 4 hour delux trip that depart's at 10am sharp. First port of call is to the local church that at this time of year include's the carol sing along. If you are still interested please send a letter with up to date photo to the T.T.A K.P.Phet. They will be only to pleased to send by return the application form. Just a thought why not bring a friend.
Fred for and on behalf of T.T.A.K.P.Phet.

Edited by fredob43, 2011-12-07 21:38:08.

[hehehoho]

That's good news.

Makes for good bike riding on a visa run.

[fredob43]

hehehoho, on 2011-12-07 21:50:24, said:

That's good news.

Makes for good bike riding on a visa run.

Must agree. The first 12+km out of Tak is now great but the twisty bit's still have plenty of rut's, loose stone's, and hole's, so be safe.

[Kwasaki]

fredob43, on 2011-12-06 17:36:32, said:

Now the bummer,
Then I ask about peep's from N/S that's when the sh/t hit the fan, lot's of muttering and sputtering from inside the kiosk.  

Just curious Fred what's problem with N/S (Nakhon Sawan) do they not come under that border crossing or something.??

[fredob43]

Kwasaki, on 2011-12-08 11:07:14, said:

fredob43, on 2011-12-06 17:36:32, said:

Now the bummer,
Then I ask about peep's from N/S that's when the sh/t hit the fan, lot's of muttering and sputtering from inside the kiosk.  

Just curious Fred what's problem with N/S (Nakhon Sawan) do they not come under that border crossing or something.??

No problem with N/S it's an in joke/friendly banter that has been going on through several post's. Sorry if you haven't seen them. In hindsight must be a bit confusing.

[Kwasaki]

fredob43, on 2011-12-08 11:45:08, said:

Kwasaki, on 2011-12-08 11:07:14, said:

fredob43, on 2011-12-06 17:36:32, said:

Now the bummer,
Then I ask about peep's from N/S that's when the sh/t hit the fan, lot's of muttering and sputtering from inside the kiosk.  

Just curious Fred what's problem with N/S (Nakhon Sawan) do they not come under that border crossing or something.??

No problem with N/S it's an in joke/friendly banter that has been going on through several post's. Sorry if you haven't seen them. In hindsight must be a bit confusing.

OK.

So it's OK for a shaved headed guy, tattooed with ear-rings, wearing a string vest with a bottle of Heineken in hand to border-cross but he has to leave his Rottweiler behind.

[fredob43]

Kwasaki, on 2011-12-08 14:14:56, said:

fredob43, on 2011-12-08 11:45:08, said:

Kwasaki, on 2011-12-08 11:07:14, said:

fredob43, on 2011-12-06 17:36:32, said:

Now the bummer,
Then I ask about peep's from N/S that's when the sh/t hit the fan, lot's of muttering and sputtering from inside the kiosk.  

Just curious Fred what's problem with N/S (Nakhon Sawan) do they not come under that border crossing or something.??

No problem with N/S it's an in joke/friendly banter that has been going on through several post's. Sorry if you haven't seen them. In hindsight must be a bit confusing.

OK.

So it's OK for a shaved headed guy, tattooed with ear-rings, wearing a string vest with a bottle of Heineken in hand to border-cross but he has to leave his Rottweiler behind.

When I first read your post I thought that you had seen me at the check point the other day. Then I spotted the Heineken bit, I had a Tiger. Come on now own up, how do you know my wife's name is Rottweiler.