Mae Sai

Mae Sai is located 60 km north of Chiang Rai, on the border with Myanmar. The city is especially popular among backpackers for a good reason: it’s the ideal place to extend your visa by leaving and re-entering Thailand!

All you have to do is cross the bridge that connects the city to Burma and make the trip in the opposite direction for your visa to be renewed. Mae Sai is also known for its huge border market with the city of Tachileik where you can buy typical products of the region or very cheap cigarettes and alcohol.