Mae sai run (dring myself) pratical information?

[vento]

Hi, im planning to do a quick in/out (multiple non o) in Mae Sai fom Chiang Mai, where i am currently.

 

I have never been to Mae Sai before, so i was looking for some practical info (if needed) about the trip.

 

plan was like this

 

- Drive relatively early from Chiang Mai to Mae Sai

- find parking (if possible) :)

- find tuk tuk to take me to border

- exit, cross the bridge (need bus or just walk over???)

-re-enter thailand, drive to Chiang Rai and stay for a night or two

- back to CM

 

Is there anything specific i (or others) should be aware of on thips trip? will the crossing take long time? impossible to find parking in Mae Sai? etc etc?

 

Any information would be appriciated

 

p.s. i know they have plenty of busses from CM to the border, but i dont feel like sitting cramped in a van for that many hours, then better to take the tour myself and relax and try see some things on the way

 

 

Thanks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[BritTim]

It is easy enough to find places to park in Mae Sai. If planning to make a holiday out of it, you might even consider booking a hotel in Mae Sai for a night, and park there. There are several walking distance to the bridge. There is no need for transport to cross the bridge. It is a short walk. While the border can be busy, I doubt it will take you very long to check in and out.

[vento]

it seems like its a small bridge (from pics), not like lao where you need a bus to drive across.. looks very simple.

 

Is there anything interesting on the other side? is it worth to park your passport there and go for a walk there? anything interesting to be found?