At the Thai-Burma border: Mae Sot

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On my first day of work (a week after arriving in Thailand) they drove me down to see the Thai-Burma border and the cheapest "ferry" in the world. As I was looking out for this "ferry" and they kept referring to it, I finally understood their joke. This so called "ferry"is the tyre featured in the picture. Up on the bridge is immigration but if you want to bypass that and go between the countries you can use the ferry instead. I don’t think you will require a visa on this ferry, nor need a valid passport!

The man featured with the musical instruments makes them himself and is a real character. I am sure he is a rocker from way back and he can play the instruments very well.

I am currently working in Mae Sot which is explained in my later blog.

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Photos

Thai-Burma border bridge
Man waiting to board the ferry