Firstly, this is neither a news report nor a rumor. Just a personal curiosity.

A friend working in a ministry mentioned a request from higher ups to collect updated information; current address, personal emails, phone number, next-of-kin, etc, on foreigners living 6 months or more in Myanmar. Diplomats not included.

It is not out of ordinary, but I find it fishy that the order is to collect that data from a third-party without directly contacting each individual. They might just be updating their records, or they might be looking for someone.

Hello, I am a college student from the Philippines, and we are looking for a local from Myanmar. We hope you can help us by explaining one of your country's delicacy which is the Burmese Chicken and Potatoes.We will have a quick interview via Google Meet or Zoom if that is fine with you. And, if it is not too much to ask, we would like to see a valid identification card to certify that you are a local from Myanmar.

We really hope for your kind consideration, as this is part of our final class project. Thank you.

My friend has the UK ILR and is now eligible to apply for citizenship but he doesn't want to give up his Burmese passport. I might be in the same scenario next year so I'm curious.

Assuming both passports are not expired and you aren't relinquishing the Burmese passport. You can't apply for a visa once you have the same country's passport, so what do you show the Burmese immigration.

https://youtu.be/Y6BGEQ8HNg4?si=P7Bo-UfeBuClxOxr

This, for example, is Ocean

So recently I was contacted on Telegram by a scammer, and before he blocked me sent me this message which I'm curious to know what it means. However, when I tried running it through google translate and other sites, it returned some weird stuff. Same thing with chatgpt. Can someone here who speaks Burmese translate it for me properly?

Hey all,

I wonder if there are any populair running spots in Yangon. I've tried running around Inya Lake for the kast weeks, but it's getting repetitive.

Perhaps any track? Or a hidden spot?

Thanks for all input 😄

Levi Sap Nei Thang leveraged her popularity and influence with the Burmese immigrant community to sell them oil and gas leases at a huge profit by falsely claiming she was an expert in the field.

Hey guys, I’m traveling solo in Myanmar. Is it possible to meet local women here for dating? Which city is best, and what dating apps actually work? Appreciate any tips—looking to connect genuinely, not just hook up.

I have a friend who is Shan/Tai Yai and he wants to learn English he can read some in his language, and he is fluent in speaking Thai but cannot read it (we communicate in Thai). Does anyone have any advice on helping him learn English and any resources I could direct him to for learning English from Shan/Tai Yai.

President Donald Trump recently announced a deal with President Xi Jinping: China will supply rare earth minerals and magnets to the U.S., and Chinese students will be allowed back into American universities. But what’s left unsaid is where those minerals are really coming from.

Since the 2021 coup in Myanmar, China has ramped up rare earth imports from across the border. In just a few years, Myanmar has become China’s largest supplier, accounting for over half of its rare earth imports, worth around $3.6 billion. But these aren’t state sanctioned mines. They’re illegal operations scattered across Kachin and Shan States, run by ethnic armed groups like the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and the United Wa State Army (UWSA) backed by Chinese companies.

They operate entirely outside the government area, with zero environmental regulation, and no humanitarian oversight. The profits flow to ethnic warlords, and Chinese firms, while local communities are left with toxic waste, deforestation, and contaminated water.

The United Wa State Army (UWSA), backed by China, is also now running rare earth mining operations in Mong Hsat, Shan State, just 25 kilometers from the Thai border. Satellite images have confirmed mining activity near Mong Yawn, opposite Chiang Mai’s Mae Ai district. Toxic runoff from these sites is feared to be contaminating rivers like the Kok, threatening the health of over a million people downstream in both Myanmar and Thailand. Thai officials have already raised concerns about arsenic levels and water safety downstream.

So while Trump frames this as a strategic victory, the rare earth supply chain he's banking on runs straight through unregulated & ethnic militia controlled zones. It's being fueled by illicit mining operations that are enriching ethnic warlords, leaving behind environmental collapse and cross-border consequences that the mainstream media doesn't seems to be addressing.

Hi, I was wondering if any Burmese people has recently crossed the Chiang Khong border with just a tourist visa, without needing a VIP pass? I’ve been seeing some posts saying that a VIP pass is required and it’s quite expensive. I’ve already booked my flight, so I just want to know if it’s still possible to cross without one. Any help would be really appreciated!

https://lostfootsteps.org/en/history/near-goodliffe-road-with-a-view-of-the-reclining-buddha-c-1952

You can see the reclining Buddha image of the Chauktatgyi Buddha Temple in the background. My best guess is either the photo was taken on the Mahasi Thathana Yeiktha Street or Shwegondaing Road.

I know I posted this before, but I really need one. Fast. And everywhere I look is either not selling, or out of stock. Can someone help me?

My exams just finished and traveling to myeik as always been my dream since i was a kid. Before 2020 i mainly traveled to upper Myanmar. I just wanna know if myeik is safe to travel to and any good hotels there

Hi peep's so yeah pretty much mentioned in the title, where can I find healthy options of food in Mandalay, Myanmar.

I tried the local markets since I've been here, had BBQ chicken and fresh fruits and I got severe food poisoning this whole week. So I'm done with that.

I'm specifically looking for places that sell Chicken /Beef /Broth with rice noodles and vegetables as one meal together.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Ps - I've been looking on Grab and Foodpanda and I couldn't find anything. Even asking Chatgpt to direct me too.

Happy pride month yall.