1

Does no one do a search here? This has been asked more than once lately.

2

Yes, but things are changing so quickly in Myanmar that searching for old posts is useless.
We want new, up-to-date information!

3

What you get here in respect to Asian countries IS up to date seeing as there are large numbers travelling in and out all the time.

4

In answer to the OP, basically:

No, if your on a budget.
Yes, if you want to pay through the nose and probably wait days for the privilege.

Air Bagan purport to do flights from Yangon to Chiang Rai, costs about US$170.

5

I spent some time searching, I found tools4fools website which provides updated info on myanmar borders:
http://www.tools4fools.info/MyanmTravelFacts.html

Seems that you have to apply in yangon then it will take 2 weeks to process.

Thanks #4 for posting the Air Bagan idea, it seems they do have this flight but I wonder how we book it. Anyway.

I'll just stick to flying to Chiang mai via BKK using AirAsia, seems by far the cheapest way.

6

You're welcome Battambang (great name, great place)

I would imagine a Yangon Travel Agent would be able to assist.

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IF it is currently possible to exit Myanmar via Taichileik into Mae Sai you would need at least the MTT permit which is around $50 US, plus likely another $15 for a compulsory guide to escort you from the Taichileik airport to the border crossing...same if you fly into Kengtung....either way you have to fly to one of those towns from Mandalay/Heho/Yangon anyway....you can't get there by land...the MTT permit takes up to 2 weeks to obtain.
In Jan 2011 I enquired about this at Yangon MTT office and was told the above, then again in Feb 2012 was told similar, but that it would require a special request/permission from higher level of govt....will be trying again in early Feb 2013...maybe someone else can try sooner and let us all know..??