Tachilek is a tourist oriented small border town in Burma which may be accessed through Mae Sai Thailand by day-time crossing. This journey requires proper processing of your visa as it’s a cross border journey and thus travelers need to be thorough with its procedures.

Getting around Tachilek is easy given the number of tuk tuks available for hire. As soon as you enter from the Thai side you will be approached and a fair price maybe bargained for a standard tour. There is much to see in this little town. The Shwedagon Pagoda houses the relics of four Buddhas of the past and is therefore the most sacred Buddhist temple in Burma.

The Tachilek Market is another must see. Local handcrafts, cheap Chinese goods and many other goods that may not be allowed to be taken across the border or back to your own country such as endangered animal pelts, knives, guns and pornographic films are freely available. The Regina Hotel Casino is a short ride from the border and is perfect for the risk seeking adventure traveler. You can enjoy yourself playing roulette, black-jack, craps and slots.

The border usually closes at 6.00 pm thus if you plan to return to Thailand you must keep an eye on the clock.

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