thanks to all for your replies and suggestions. Yep, I do have a sponsorship/invitation letter, and I agree Ben, the opportunity to practise intensively there is a real pull for me, so i think it is worth the side trip to Kuala Lumpur..... I am happy to share my experiences with anyone considering a...

I'm off to shwe oo min too, and think i'm gonna have to go to KL to get the visa!! \
thanks for taking the time to reply

thanks ben. The embassy in Bangkok aren't replying to me! The Monastery i am going to be doing retreat in says there are new, strict rules about staying and that u need a Meditation Visa now, and a tourist visa isn't acceptable. Or at least legal. I know all the embassies do give the meditation visa...

hi all, I read a few posts from a couple of years ago, about getting a meditation visa for Myanmar, from the embassy in Bangkok. I was hoping someone might have some up to date info as to whether this was possible, and if there is a fast one-day or same-day service, like there is in Kuala Lumpur? An...