Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
crossing this way, advance permission from MTT is required to visit other destina-
tions in Myanmar.
Moving on
Mae Sai's bus station is 1.5km from the border; pick-ups ply the route
between the bus station and Soi 2, Th Phahonyothin (15B, five minutes, from 6am
to 9pm). Alternatively, it's a 50B motorcycle taxi ride to/from the stand at the
corner of Th Phahonyothin and Soi 4. From Mae Sai, major bus destinations in-
clude Bangkok (673B to 943B, 12 hours, frequent from 4pm to 5.45pm), Chiang
Mai (182B to 364B, five hours, nine departures from 6.15am to 4.30pm) and Chi-
ang Rai (39B to 69B, 1½ hours, frequent from 5.45am to 6pm). For further inform-
ation, head to
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Northern Thailand chapter from Lonely Planet's latest Thailandguide.
There is no direct transport to Mong La from Tachileik. See
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for details
on getting to Kyaingtong.
Sleeping
Min Ma Haw
GUESTHOUSE $
( 083-21451; 120 Kant Kaw Rd; r $30-40; )
The 'econ' rooms here are are simple and
bare, although some of the larger ones have en suite bathroom, TV and fridge. The air-
con rooms are bigger and better, but not great.
Nan Ayar Inn
GUESTHOUSE $
( 083-21306; Nat Thying Naung Rd; r $15-35)
Simple but homey-feeling rooms in a bright
green house by the river.
Moon Joy Inn
HOTEL $
( 083-21618; 4 Thiri Rd; r K10,000-30,000; )
The 'econ' rooms in this unmissable
purple house share bathrooms, while the more expensive have en suite, air-con and
fridge.
Hotel Loikaw
HOTEL $$$
( 083-22946;
www.hotelloikaw.com
;
9 St; r $65-85; )
Loikaw's fanciest hotel is this
new-feeling compound of rather flashy duplex bungalows that house 25 comparatively
plain (but large) rooms. A five-storey annexe was being built when we were in town. In-
conveniently located a long walk north of 'downtown' Loikaw.
