Inspection of foreign nationals using border passes at the Thailand-Myanmar border crossing

     When traveling in and out of Thailand, foreign nationals residing in Myanmar or Thai citizens who wish to travel to Myanmar must have a border pass to present to the border officials. There are two types of border passes between Thailand and Myanmar:

     1. Border Pass: This type of pass is for individuals who reside in border areas, and is valid for up to 2 years with the possibility of renewal for another 2 years;
     2. Temporary Border Pass: This pass is for individuals who do not reside in border areas, and is valid only for a single entry.

Inspection steps

1. Verify the accuracy and completeness of the border pass or temporary border pass;
2. Verify if the holder of the pass is authorized;
3. Record the information of the pass holder who enters or exits;
4. Verify the stamp on the back of the border pass authorizing the holder to reside within the district. Regular border passes are valid for a period of 2 weeks, while temporary border passes are valid for a maximum of 1 week per entry.

Inspection of persons and land vehicles along the border adjacent to Myanmar at the border checkpoint in Kanchanaburi Province

Myanmar citizens are allowed to cross the border into Kanchanaburi Province at both checkpoints and are subject to the following conditions:

1. At the Phaya Tong Zu - Jedi Sam Ong checkpoint, crossing is permitted within a distance of not more than 10 kilometers into the Myanmar side;
2. At the Tiki - Ban Phu Nam Ron checkpoint, crossing is permitted up to the town of Thawai and the checkpoint is open daily from 06.00 to 20.00 hr.

Documents required to cross the border

     1. Passport;
     2. Border pass 
          2.1 A Thai border pass is for Thai citizens registered in the municipality of Muang District, Kanchanaburi Province. The pass is valid up to 2 years, and the pass holder is allowed to reside in Myanmar for no more than 14 days from the date of entry; 

          2.2 Myanmar border pass: The holder is allowed to reside in Thailand for no more than 14 days from the date of entry, valid for travel up to the Muang District of Kanchanaburi Province.

     3. Temporary border pass 
          3.1 A Temporary Thai border pass is for Thai citizens registered in other districts of Kanchanaburi Province and for citizens from other provinces. It is valid for one-time use and allows for residency in Myanmar for no more than 7 days from the date of entry; 

          3.2 Temporary Myanmar border pass: The holder is allowed to reside in Thailand for no more than 7 days from the date of entry, valid for travel up to the Muang District of Kanchanaburi Province.

Source: Immigration Checkpoint of Phang Nga Province, 37 Moo 3, Tambon Tham Nam Phud, Muang District, Phang Nga Province,

Tel. +66 7546 0512.
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