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Town in Shan State, Myanmar
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Tachileik (also spelt Tachilek) is in Shan State, Eastern Myanmar, on the border with Thailand.
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The local market, populated by vendors from villages near and far, is worth a visit. The market closes in mid-morning. A second market caters to day tourists from Thailand.
The main pagoda in town, it is large and gilded. Not to be confused with its namesake in Yangon.
Try your luck here, a short 100-baht tuk-tuk ride from the border. They're the same people who own the golf course. Definitely for low rollers, you can play roulette with 10-baht chips. They've also got blackjack, craps and gaming machines. If you change 2,000 baht into chips you get a free Thai lunch. You can change remaining chips afterwards. A casino minibus will take you back to the border.
A modern, air-conditioned cafe and restaurant. The second floor has scenic mountains views.
3-star hotel, modern, WiFi from the rooms, TV, breakfast included from 06:30 to 10:00, no curfew, front desk 24 hours, parking for free, free pickup and drop off
Luxury hotel and casino aimed at a Thai clientèle.
From Thailand
Only citizens of Singapore are permitted to enter Myanmar without a visa at the border post here.
Thai citizens
If you are a Thai citizen, you can get a temporary border pass at the Mae Sai District office, about 2 km before the border on Pahonyotin Rd in Mae Sai, for 30 baht.
By plane
By road
Shared taxis (USD12) and buses (USD8) run to Kengtung (4-5 hr) in the mornings. A permit is necessary but bus and taxi drivers can make the arrangements (don't show up at the last minute).
Tachilek is small and there are plenty of trishaws for hire; short 1-2 hour tours can be negotiated for about 200-300 baht. Motorcycle taxis and car taxis are also available.
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