Major city · Myanmar
Tachileik
Check current border status before planning. Tachileik is a small border town in Shan State, opposite Mae Sai, Thailand, with a market, pagoda and casinos. If the crossing is open, a day trip is enough; add a night for cheap drinks or a relaxed border exit. Do not rely on this page for travel advice — read your own government's travel advisory first.
Tachileik is a small border town in Shan State, Myanmar, opposite Mae Sai, Thailand. It offers a market, a pagoda, three low‑roller casinos and cheap duty‑free drinks. The border crossing has been closed to foreigners at times due to the civil war; as of early 2026 there are reports it may be open again by taxi. Any visit is conditional on confirmed entry and exit. Check current government travel advice and border status before planning.
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Rules in force · 5Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…Check your own government travel advice for Myanmar befor…
- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Myanmar ↗Check your own government travel advice for Myanmar before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Myanmar ↗The Myanmar e-visa site is the official application route, but approval does not remove the risks in your government's advice.
- Myanmar ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to Myanmar before you rely on it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Tachileik191 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tachileik, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?checkPayment and banking conditions are not assessed here; check with your bank and your government advice.Myanmar-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for short visits; stay aware of border checks and avoid illegal market items.
- Emergency numbers191 police · 192 fire & ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTHL Tachilek Airport (Flights to Heho, Yangon and other Myanmar cities).
- Getting aroundTrishaws, motorcycle taxis and car taxis are common; short 1‑2 h tours cost 200–300 baht (≈ US$7–10).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee30–50 baht (≈ US$1–2)
- BeerBeer (imported)20–55 baht (≈ US$1–2)
- Museum or sight ticketCasino entry (low‑roller)free, chips from 10 baht (≈ under US$1)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MMK 5,000–9,000 · Mid MMK 9,000–15,000 · High MMK 15,000+
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- THL Tachilek Airport (Flights to Heho, Yangon and other Myanmar cities)
Weather and climate
Tachileik: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
May
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
Dec
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Trishaws, motorcycle taxis and car taxis are common; short 1‑2 h tours cost 200–300 baht. Shared taxis to Kengtung cost about USD 12.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kengtung
cautionDoor to door: ≈5 h (check)
Shared taxi or bus, about 4–5 h; permit arranged by driver (check current permit requirements)
Long travel; only possible if border is open and you have a valid Myanmar visa. Confirm permit and access before planning.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Platinum Star Hotel
3‑star, 1,000 baht standard room, Wi‑Fi, breakfast
Allure Resort and Casino
Luxury, 3,000–30,000 baht, casino on site
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MMK 5,000–9,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- MMK 9,000–15,000 excl. bed
- High
- MMK 15,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Coffee | 30–50 baht (≈ US$1–2) |
| Beer (imported) | 20–55 baht (≈ US$1–2) |
| Trishaw ride (1 h) | 200–300 baht (≈ US$7–10) |
| Casino entry (low‑roller) | free, chips from 10 baht (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Border officials may monitor movements; keep a low profile.
- Market sells items that may be illegal to export; avoid buying endangered wildlife parts.
- Some vendors may decline kyat; carry Thai baht.
- The border crossing has been closed to foreigners at times; confirm it is open before you go.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Fire & ambulance
- 192
Pocket card
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TachileikTachileik
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My bed tonight
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ဒီလိပ်စာကို ဦးတည်ပါTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police191
- Fire & ambulance192
Embassy
US consular services are in Yangon; check the US Embassy website for latest info.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi from border to town centre: ≈200 baht, 5 min
- Shared taxi to Kengtung: ≈USD 12, 4–5 h (check)
Say or show
- မင်္ဂလာပါ — Hello (mingalarpar)
- ဘယ်လောက်လဲ — How much? (be laut le)
- ကျေးဇူးတင်ပါတယ် — Thank you (kyay zu tin ba de)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tachileik. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: check · avoid check
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Tachileik for cheap drinks and casino access.
- Combine with a day trip to Kengtung if you have a Myanmar visa.
Sources
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