The much anticipated trip to the Golden Land of Myanmar, probably the least well explored country in South East Asia. The crossing only restricted us to venture the town of Tachilek, east of Shan State. Not forgetting a quick stop to Doi Mae Salong and Golden Traingle in Chiang Saen.
Leaving Myanmar, we headed down South for the frequently mis-informed Thailand states of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala. No tensions felt although the presence of police and soldiers were everywhere. As always about Thailand, the people was ever friendly, good food, beautiful beaches in Narathiwat and inviting corners enroute from Yala to Betong..
6 rides
Doi Mae Salong
Route to Mae Sai
Mae Sai at night
Off to Chiang Saen
Omar and his 800GeeS
Mae Sai border
Thailand side requires lots of papers
Tachileik border
100 baht for Myanmar insurance
His wish is my command
And we're in. Cost us 500 baht for Visa on arrival, 100 baht for Motor Insurance and another 25 baht each for a fee which I have no clue what it's all about. Plus 1000 baht for the services of a guide per group.
This exclusive parking costs us 50baht.
Our stay. 1000 baht for a room which accomodates 3. No one's complaining.
The river that marks the boundaries
The room
Local car
Streets of Tachileik
A visit to the temple
The aftermath of the recent earthquake
The boundary gate that must be the shortest way to the rest of the world. Our ride is restricted by that post and armed military officers.
Papabread and Haris fooling around
Slim, our local guide
Stopped by a golf resort for some drinks
While the 2 GS hit some dirt.
A local mosque
Dinner
Time to leave
One last shot in Tachileik
Returning our temporary passport
So long Tachileik, it was a nice experience.
Back for more paperworks at Thailand border
Leaving Myanmar, we headed down South for the frequently mis-informed Thailand states of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala. No tensions felt although the presence of police and soldiers were everywhere. As always about Thailand, the people was ever friendly, good food, beautiful beaches in Narathiwat and inviting corners enroute from Yala to Betong..
6 rides
Doi Mae Salong
Route to Mae Sai
Mae Sai at night
Off to Chiang Saen
Omar and his 800GeeS
Mae Sai border
Thailand side requires lots of papers
Tachileik border
100 baht for Myanmar insurance
His wish is my command
And we're in. Cost us 500 baht for Visa on arrival, 100 baht for Motor Insurance and another 25 baht each for a fee which I have no clue what it's all about. Plus 1000 baht for the services of a guide per group.
This exclusive parking costs us 50baht.
Our stay. 1000 baht for a room which accomodates 3. No one's complaining.
The river that marks the boundaries
The room
Local car
Streets of Tachileik
A visit to the temple
The aftermath of the recent earthquake
The boundary gate that must be the shortest way to the rest of the world. Our ride is restricted by that post and armed military officers.
Papabread and Haris fooling around
Slim, our local guide
Stopped by a golf resort for some drinks
While the 2 GS hit some dirt.
A local mosque
Dinner
Time to leave
One last shot in Tachileik
Returning our temporary passport
So long Tachileik, it was a nice experience.
Back for more paperworks at Thailand border
