News Forum - Myanmar’s surprise cash checks: Dollars and insurance needed for entry

[Thaiger]

According to the Royal Thai Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar has announced that it will randomly inspect foreign tourists on arrival. US dollars in cash and medical insurance are required for entry. The embassy yesterday, September 14, reported that the Burmese authorities urged foreigners entering the country for less than 14 days to prepare for a … …

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[Grumpish]

Medical insurance is quite a good idea, although an invitation to corruption in too many countries "insurance no good, you buy....", and while I have never been asked to show means to support myself anywhere, it is a possibility almost everywhere. Asking for US dollars in cash though? i wonder if this is the first step in going back to the old system of making you buy at least $300 worth of "foreign exchange certificates" at a comedy rate and making it illegal (in theory at least, US dollars were very welcome "under the counter") for foreigners to pay for things any other way.

[HolyCowCm]

Sorry but I don’t support that regime. They can go suck an egg. 

[LayCable]

Well Its a real shame I have wanted to visit here for so long but for an Australian the visa is quite high compared to others nearby. But you are just not safe with the Junta /good luck getting any visitors and I dont think Thais will want to be holding 1000 usd on them For 14 days lets be realistic. Totally agree with travel insurance dont travel without at least a hospital policy. So sick of seeking all these go fund me pages go fund the insurance before you leave with policies as low as $40 au for a month its a no brainer

[TSS]

burma can suck my whackin' white cheroot

[Manu]

On 9/15/2023 at 10:02 AM, HolyCowCm said:

Sorry but I don’t support that regime. They can go suck an egg. 

...nor then the people who are being oppressed by that regime? Do you mean you would not go there as a tourist cause you do not support that regime?? Double punishment for these people: not only they have to survive under this regime, some being killed and jailed by that regime, but then they are also punished by being deprived of potential tourism revenues, for some of them revenues that would help to support whoever relative they have stuck in that regime's jails, cause potential tourists like you would not go there just because they "do not support that regime". That makes sense...

[HolyCowCm]

4 minutes ago, Manu said:

...nor then the people who are being oppressed by that regime? Do you mean you would not go there as a tourist cause you do not support that regime?? Double punishment for these people: not only they have to survive under this regime, some being killed and jailed by that regime, but then they are also punished by being deprived of potential tourism revenues, for some of them revenues that would help to support whoever relative they have stuck in that regime's jails, cause potential tourists like you would not go there just because they "do not support that regime". That makes sense...

Well, at this particular point of time I have to say I am sorry that I will not be going there and be spending my money. Just give it a bit more time and see how things are is what I should have said, but nothing is going to change over night. Not scared as stuff can happen anywhere and I have done some pretty hard traveling in my life so far. I remember one time walking out of my hotel in Nepal looking to the left having a fully suited up very large group of police trudging toward the group of Nepaleseanit government rioting folk. Armed with sticks clubs and knives and only 20 yards gap left and right. Thought it was fun for that time, but Myanmar's regime plays with live ammo and yes the people should be supported, but I have bigger things on my agenda. Maybe give it another year or two. One of my main points is business and that just isn't going to happen.

Lots of places I have on my secondary list but I will not feel ashamed becasue someone poiunts out the injustices and why i should feel guilty to go and help with my cash, especially as an american male.. So you be my guest and go to Myanmar and do your part to help the folk suppressed there. 

[Vigo]

4 hours ago, Manu said:

...nor then the people who are being oppressed by that regime? Do you mean you would not go there as a tourist cause you do not support that regime?? Double punishment for these people: not only they have to survive under this regime, some being killed and jailed by that regime, but then they are also punished by being deprived of potential tourism revenues, for some of them revenues that would help to support whoever relative they have stuck in that regime's jails, cause potential tourists like you would not go there just because they "do not support that regime". That makes sense...

Tourism  is a government protected activity meaning, no one is allowed to be active unless vetted by junta and deemed to be a supporter either politically or through payments. As such, it is reasonable that those opposed to the junta boycott, the tourist sector. It's similar to the situation in North Korea.