New Delhi: Attention all readers, if you guys are planning to make a trip to Thailand from India then in coming future you will reach you destination in no more time as a road map has been developed through Asian Highway Number 1 that will lead you to Bangkok.
In no time you’ll be dumping all those pricey flights to Thailand from India and planning a wondrous road trip! Don’t be surprised as the Myawaddy-Thinggan Nyenaung-Kawkareik section of the Asian Highway Number 1 connecting India and Thailand via Myanmar is functional now, making it all possible.
Now you can reach Thailand from India through this road route map:
Bangkok, undeniably, is one of the most favoured foreign destinations for Indians to travel to and with this super highway in action now, footfall from India is expected to increase by leaps and bounds.
A road trip scores over air travel because of another factor; the picturesque mountains in the northeast as well as the splendid pagodas in Bagan and Yangon that you can witness enroute, making each minute of this journey memorable.
Some of quick facts for the rout:
* The construction of this Asian Highway commenced in the year 2012 with the support of Thailand government.
* The Myawaddy-Thinggan Nyenaung-Kawkareik section is a 25.6 km-long stretch.
* Once this trilateral highway is completely functional, it will lessen the travel time between Thinggan Nyenaung and Kawkareik from three hours to only 45 minutes.
* This super highway will connect Moreh (Manipur) in India to Thailand’s Maesot through Myanmar’s Tamu, Mandalay and Myawaddy.
* The highway is a division of the East-West economic corridor of the Greater Mekong Sub region.
Important information for non-Indians:
* Carry one recent photograph (4×6 cm)
* Visa application form should be completely filled
* Valid passport or travel document
* Carry enough cash (Myanmar Kyat) to pay road tax or for any other emergency
Documents required for Indians:
* Valid passport
* Visa application form
* Two recent colour pictures (35mm x 45mm) taken against white background and not older than 3 months
* Carry a photocopy of credit card and also past 6 months statements of credit card
* Last 6 months bank statement will also be required with original bank seal
* A minimum balance of INR 20,000 per person
* Original currency exchange slips of at least USD 500/person/week with applicant’s name
Here are some things to keep in mind:
* Make sure to apply for a visa on arrival online before entering Myanmar. Here’s the link
* Fill in the Travel and Health documents required for the trip.
