mickeymiles Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 I would be grateful to hear from anyone that has done a 30 day visa exempt run to Ranong/Krawtaung recently. I was wondering if they were allowing visa exempt border runs there and also if they still allow you to stay a few days in Krawthaung for the 10 dollar Myanmar stamp, without having to get a proper Myanmar visa? It will be my first visa exempt since 2017. Thanks, Mickey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 No problem to get a 30 day visa exempt entry there. Not sure about the length of stay using a Myanmar border pass but I have read posts it was good for a stay near the crossing for a few days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4evermaat Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 7 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: No problem to get a 30 day visa exempt entry there. Not sure about the length of stay using a Myanmar border pass but I have read posts it was good for a stay near the crossing for a few days. You must tell them (Myanmar immigration) that you will be staying overnight. Otherwise they will likely assume you are leaving the same day and will stamp you in/out the same day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torrow Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 No problems. I've stayed for a few days. Reminds me of a Starwars trading post. Don't forget to take a nice unfolded $10 bill. Be wary if you have a pasport full of excemptions and TV's - last time I went someone was getting shit from Ranong immigration. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckenfell Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I used that crossing one, never again. I always go the "Club Andman" crossing much quicker and much more comfortable with less 'hassle' no new $US10 needed. and one gets a ride in a cabin cruiser rather than a Longtail exposed to all weathers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyskamm Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 How and where can you book the visa trip with Andaman Club. We are staying near Khaolak. Thanks folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuuKondiao Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 1 hour ago, lyskamm said: How and where can you book the visa trip with Andaman Club. We are staying near Khaolak. Thanks folks. Me too. What is this about? The Andaman Islands? A boat service from the Khao Lak beach area ? to the Andamans for a border run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captnhoy Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 The Andaman Club is a hotel / casino on it's own island 15 minutes across the water from Ranong. Get yourself to Ranong and find a taxi to the pier to The Andaman Club. No appointment needed. Go to the immigration desk marked "Arrivals" it is also "Departures" but no signage that I saw. Stamp out. Turn around and go the the big counter on your left. They make a copy of your passport and you pay....I don't remember - might have been 1000 baht. That gets you there and back on their boats and gets your passport stamped in Myanmar. They have a duty free in the hotel that can offset the fee a little if you are in the market for something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 ...rather than a Longtail exposed to all weathers. I went over to Koh Chang (Noi) today, which is roughly the same sea-crossing as going to Kawthaung. Weather is good and no problem if taking a long tail to Kawthaung. Be aware that if you stay overnight in Kawthaung, you have to stay in a hotel that has a licence for foreign guests. The Honey Bear Hotel (I love that name!) has a licence, but most foreigners seem to stay at the Pelican Hotel, just a few streets back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeymiles Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 OK, many thanks for your helpful replies. I have booked a room today on agoda for 1 night in a nice room, location street hill 555 in Krawtaung, so hopefully a lucky and will be lucky with my visa exempt run? Thanks, Mickey Miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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