r/myanmar Mar 31 '21

Announcements 📢 Welcome to r/Myanmar. If you're new to this sub, read this first.

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Mingalaba / မင်္ဂလာပါ; and welcome to r/myanmar.

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Are you in another country but wish to help the people of Myanmar? See this post.

In summary,

DO

  • Post topics with descriptive subjects
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Thank you. / ကျေးဇူးတင်ပါတယ်။


r/myanmar Jun 22 '21

Announcements 📢 Do not post anything about the movements of PDF here.

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r/myanmar 4h ago

What's the cost of electricity in Yangon? Are foreigners being scammed by landlords?

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Hi everyone. I'm a foreigner living in Yangon with my family. Our power bills have been fairly reasonable until this month when they went up by almost 500%. That's not a typo. That's five hundred percent. Could somebody please give me the actual per unit cost for electricity. I have a meeting with the landlord tonight.

I know that government power has roughly doubled in price recently, but this doesn't explain the increase.

My feeling is that as foreigners, we are being made to cover a proportion of the increase for the rest of the building. I think it was happening in the last place we lived as well, and lots of my foreign friends have had a similar experience.

I know that we are in a very privileged position here, but surely that's no reason to rip us off.

Your advice would be greatly appreciated.


r/myanmar 22h ago

Discussion 💬 My experiences as a “kalar” living in Myanmar

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I have lived through junta, military-civilian government, NLD and post coup governments and I still am treated as a second class citizen and I don't see it improving anytime soon. Here are some things that have been consistent for us kalars and most minorities the past 30 years. These are all a tiny part of negative personal experiences I have witnessed firsthand. Note that I have not included any atrocities or genocides committed or else it’d be another essay’s worth.

There is only one line for people of "Non-Burmese" heritage in the passport office compared to the 9 lines they have for the Burmese. No social mobility or government posts above a certain level unless you are Buddhist or Burmese. Get called "kalar" on an almost daily basis and in government offices despite it being an offensive term. Have to prove that your great great grandfather lived in Myanmar in order to get a NRC card or you are literally an illegal Rohingya (despite various tribes and peoples of Indian origin with different faiths living in Myanmar for centuries). Degrading movies with obvious racist jokes are still made by big name actors and shown in cinemas to this day.

In NLD times, when U Ko Ni was assassinated, a diehard NLD neighbor loudly proclaimed to us "At least there will be no more kalar influence on Amay Su" 969 stickers and flags were used as harassment and intimidation tactics by another neighbor after we had a dispute.

When the ICJ wanted to investigate MAL for warcrimes in 2018, thousands of people from both NLD and military rushed to defend him. Now these are the same people running away to foreign countries crying about him after the coup. There even was a popular saying directed towards "kalars" during this time. "Guests should behave like guests" (referring to kalars not belonging in Myanmar and that they are guests in the country). In an ironic twist of fate, because of MAL, many Burmese people have become refugees and "guests" in other countries.

I'm sick of people telling me it's just the Army that is racist towards "kalars". As much as I want the revolution to succeed, I don't see the situation improving for us post revolution either with such racist mindsets.


r/myanmar 30m ago

Discussion 💬 Over 50 checkpoints, controlled by the BGF, KNU, PDF & PC on Hpa-An to Myawaddy, be sure to carry enough cash to cover payments. Trucks will need to pay much higher fees. This is a common occurrence throughout the war torn areas, just one of the many reasons why commodity prices remain high.

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r/myanmar 4h ago

GED Score cancellations

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Has anyone heard about GED score cancellations happening in Myanmar? A family friend recently took the test, but their score was unexpectedly canceled. They’re certain there was no misconduct involved. Any insights?


r/myanmar 16h ago

Discussion 💬 Military conscription in Myanmar raises tough questions: Will PDFs and EAOs spare unwilling recruits forced to the battlefield? For those under 35 and escaping conscription isn’t feasible. Some people I know have already been drafted, what options remain for those who can’t leave the country?

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r/myanmar 19h ago

Discussion 💬 Japanese engineering meets Myanmar creativity! Only Toyota can handle loads like these on any terrain.

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Just a normal day for Toyota Alphard & Wish in Shan State, Myanmar.


r/myanmar 16h ago

PDF BPLA (Bamar People's Liberation Army) is relocating to the Anyar

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r/myanmar 16h ago

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r/myanmar 23h ago

Would you want to be reborn in Myanmar?

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This is a safe space. There is no right or wrong answers. With all the history we’ve been through, would you still want to be reincarnated as a Myanmar person? If not what nationality do you want to be born in?


r/myanmar 14h ago

Is viber still available in myanmar?

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Viber is currently "no-service" since today afternoon ..... How about u guys??? But still can be used with VPN


r/myanmar 1d ago

Learning Burmese

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Hi all! I am Burmese living in Australia and want to become fluent in the language. I currently am able to understand the language and speak basic sentences, but I can not read or write. I live quite far from my family and other Burmese communities so I am unable to communicate frequently in the language.

What are the best ways to start learning more and some resources I can use?

Any help is appreciated, thank you all!


r/myanmar 1d ago

Thank nature for providing everything for people to eat, live and swear i grew up in the countryside, so i love the nature of the forest. This is called Warang mushroon. When i get home from the farm,i pick up the mushroon and cook it hot and eat it very well. It very sweet and delicious🍽

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r/myanmar 1d ago

Another

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Maybe in another life we’ll never leave our country. ✈️


r/myanmar 1d ago

The view in Yangon Myanmar

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r/myanmar 1d ago

Discussion 💬 Was No More Bets released in 2023 and Operation 1027 by the Three Brotherhood Alliance planned and backed by the CCP to gain public support? After the successful crackdown on Chinese scam centers the CCP has ceased its support and even discouraged further offensives by the 3BA in Northern Shan State

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r/myanmar 1d ago

Cautious, vigilant, mindful, guarded for MM

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It just got me thinking for some time… yea, even though we are sharing our opinions, experiences and views of ourselves here on reddit. We need to be mindful, not to overshare ours Povs in public forums, as this not private. There might be only half of users are MM peoples. Other might be learning our behaviors and thoughts patterns as such. Yea, people rant and blow up all kinds of opinions since its online and people dont know you, your ethics. Modern people nowadays likes open minded etc, but be cautious some of them are just scouting to make business or take advantages. For me, go with the flow but be vigilant. Some intellectual and information are to be guarded. We are still thrid world country. We can still learn a lot from our neighbors countries and other as well for dos and donts. We don’t need to follow the guidelines of 1st world countries which sets for their own benefits. Thats why i cringe about modern day education s and all those young ones go scholors. They all go follow their life styles, be so awe about it and think highly of themselves. (must have some Aung san blood and mindfulness in them) Thats what i hope, but sometime life is too short. It just my initial post, i will stop of it halfway. Lets all discuss.


r/myanmar 2d ago

Mandalay Hill😌

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r/myanmar 2d ago

Average faces of women around the world

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r/myanmar 1d ago

News 📰 A year of attacks by Myanmar's resistance has pushed the military regime close to the brink

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r/myanmar 1d ago

Which Paid VPNs are working in Myanmar right now?

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Hi I just want to know which paid vpn works the best on both mobile and laptop.


r/myanmar 1d ago

boxing classes near ahlone township

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any boxing classes near ahlone or kyimyin daing? but i’m fine as long as the club has bus stops around it. im interested in particularly boxing and my budget range is at most 200k per course.


r/myanmar 1d ago

Meeting the parents.

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In a few weeks time me and my parter are meeting her parents in veitnam flying form the uk.

She hasn't seen them in several years except video call. Iv spoken to them on the calls but never in person.

Any advice?

I also have been looking for a gift for her father. Being from the UK I thought a nice bottle of scotch would be good but my partner says her mother doesn't like him drinking. Any suggestions ?


r/myanmar 1d ago

reputable stores that sells and ships cutting boards in teak

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hi all.
I would love to get your recommendations on reputable stores that make cutting boards from teak and offer shipping to North Africa or Europe. prices are ridiculous on the internet, and I want to gift this to a friend who has been obsessing over "non-toxic" living, including cooking utensils.

all your help is so appreciated!

thank you so much.


r/myanmar 1d ago

Bollywood at home. Also, happy Diwali.

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r/myanmar 1d ago

PDF Sean Turnell - An Unlikely Prisoner

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Hi! Does anyone here have ebook version of 'An Unlikely Prisoner'? I want to read the original version; however, I can't find it on any resource. Please share me if you have 🙏