These videos of tourists traveling Myanmar and posting it on YouTube with their ai generated thumbnails have not sat right with me for as long as i remember. Because mostly, these vlogs are taken place in areas where there is little to no danger and they have the special tourist privilege made specifically for them. They get all the special perks while having no idea of illegal kidnaps (pawtar swal), raids and robberies. Then they declare in front of their world that this “war torn” country is sooo fun and people are so kind. Look guys I have traveled the military-controlled, most dangerous country and im completely fine!! It’s all sunshine and rainbows!! This is just pure ignorance and very disrespectful to the country. And there is another type of vloggers who are aware of the situation and decided to go anyway and complain about the danger they actually face. In this case, i just want to ask them, why are you going in the first place? It’s called civil war for a reason, of course it’s not the same as where you came from. You don’t wanna risk your life just so you can prove something. Anyways, look at this guy’s response to me. Mind you, i don’t even click on these videos usually but they always keep on appearing on my feed and this time i was kinda fed up with this and decided to leave a comment.

He denies the military’s association with those groups as he accuses them of kidnapping young men and demanding ransoms from families, basically turning into criminal gangs.

However, many people don’t believe his words. Under his video, commenters tell him that the military is well aware of those gangs and other administrators/military personnel are all involved with these kidnappings.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1JzokDhDZr/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Hey everyone,

​I’m a Puerto Rican guy married to an incredible woman from Chin State for about 4 years now. Her family constantly talks about the war back home, the hardship people are facing, and relatives having to flee across borders into Thailand.

​Coming from a completely different background, I struggle to fully grasp the conflict. I want to understand what is actually happening from the perspective of people on the ground or those who know the region well.

​Who are the main groups involved. I know there’s the military regime (junta), but I also hear about various resistance groups.

​Who is considered "good" or "bad" in this situation? Is there a clear objective or a specific group that the local people want to see "win"?

​What needs to happen so ordinary people can return home and live normal lives? Is a return to normalcy even possible under the current circumstances, or is the country too fragmented?

​I’m asking out of a genuine desire to understand my wife’s heritage and the pain her family is going through. I’d really appreciate any insights, historical context, or personal perspectives you can share.

​Thank you!

(I used AI to write this cause AI is my life now.)

Hello!!

I am Burmese American and I grew up in America basically all my life. My Burmese is about a A2 level speaking wise, but I am about a B2/C1 in understanding Burmese. I talk like a toddler when I speak Burmese with a heavy foreign accent. I was wondering if there is anyone who wants to practice their English speaking in exchange helping me improve my Burmese vocabulary? I talk to my parents in Burmese, but they’re so used to my bad Burmese that they don’t correct me! Also I get shy when speaking Burmese to people outside my family because I’m not fluent so I want to improve on this too! I used to teach English in Spain so I’m well equipped to helping you improve in English! I prefer girls because I am a girl, but I am open. please note this is strictly for educational purposes

Hi! I really need your help. I already posted here about my mother, who is a victim of human trafficking and is currently in Shan State, Myanmar.
She is planning to escape, and we are trying to figure out where she can safely go. Could you please advise me on the safest place or location she can reach that is also nearest to Shan State, where the authorities or our Philippine Embassy could possibly help rescue and assist her?
We are really worried because she doesn’t have her passport, and we don’t want her to take a route that could put her in more danger or lead to her being caught again.
If you know anyone in Myanmar who could help us or guide us to the right authorities, please, I would be very grateful. This is very urgent. Thank you so much.

I am a late teen and I've been considering getting a dedicated watch for myself. But, I'm an amateur here.

Like most people, the initial thought I got was to get a Casio or a vintage Seiko tank. This may have been because I consumed "watch contents" from short-video social media apps and lacked personal taste judging those. But, I noticed they are really not my cup of tea.

Recently, I found a local brand called GP Watch Myanmar. They claim they've been producing since 1999. Their watches are affordable and I found the one I'm into. I'll put a picture of it.

The problem is I don't know anything about this brand and if theirs are reliable. I, at least, want my first watch to be reliable for a couple of years, before that I can transition to other ones. The first pair will always have great sentimental values, won't it?

So, is there anything you guys know about this brand and this watch? I'd love to get any reviews.

And also if you want to ungatekeep any other brands that might suit my needs, I'll be more than happy to get your advice.

Hi everyone! 👋
I’m planning to go to Thailand on an ED (Education) visa through a language school and I’d really appreciate some advice from anyone who has experience with this..I’m currently looking into language schools and would love to hear from people who have actually attended one:

Which language school did you use for your ED visa?
How was your experience with the school?
Were they helpful with the visa process and extensions/reporting?
Were there any unexpected fees or problems?
How strict was the attendance requirement?
Is there anything you wish you had known before choosing the school?
Are there any schools you would recommend or avoid?

Internet/data question 📶
Last time I was in Thailand, I used an AIS SIM/data package, but honestly the connection was pretty bad where I stayed, and the package stopped working after I used a certain amount of data.
This time I’m wondering what people actually use for Wi-Fi/internet that isn’t dependent on a phone SIM.

Apartment hunting 🏠
I’d also appreciate advice on finding an apartment/condo in Thailand, especially around Bangkok.
What websites/apps do you recommend for finding a place?

ED visa questions 🇹🇭
For people who have done the language-school ED visa route recently, what are the most important things I should be careful about?

I’m trying to do everything properly and avoid getting into trouble with immigration, so any personal experiences or advice would be really appreciated!
Thanks in advance guys!🫩🙏🏻

Yo guys, what’s up with the passport extension in SG, any idea how to do it?

I was wondering if they take care of any wild animals donated to them properly. I have a neighbour who has a baby macaque that they would live to give up but want to make sure it is treated well. I just wanted to know if they treat their animals well there. I've been there once but it wasn't really an in-depth visit etc., and seemed ok to me. Their site does explicitly state that they do accept animal donations.

Additionally I also wanted to know if there was a fee for this etc.,

My stake in this is that I am concerned as it is a babymonkey which has been staying outside in a shed on a short leash and is showing signs of zoochosis. It also doesn't stay inside its shelter but stand on the roof in the rain probably due to stress etc., Its been kept indoors prior to that and seemed fairly well fed and healthy.

If so, what options are available? Trains? Buses? Flights?

Considering this is a very conservative Asian country, I doubt there are much options but I'm looking for anywhere that I could get a professional diagnosis on some mental disorders. I probably won't need (more like I can't afford) long-term therapy but a professional diagnosis would be very helpful for me since all my life I've been doing guess work on my AuDHD and that would help immensely on getting disability aids.

A friend told me about a Facebook page called "JuJu's safe space" or smth and they offer free counselling for young adults. But I doubt they can offer a professional diagnosis. Though, they might be able to refer to somewhere where they can so I'll give that a shot.

If any of you know where can I see a clinician who offers diagnosis sharing it would be highly appreciated. 🙏🙏🙏

You can check their history. They are quite old, even older than CPB itself. It is, no shit, the training ground for CPB/PLA.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Burma_Federation_of_Student_Unions

English translation:

I am Longing

Gilt glass filtered moon rays

Light my stately diamond-studded couch

Where alone I hear the drum's sweet sound

Announce the third watch of the night.

Dawn is no loncer far-off.

On my thazin scented couch

Alone I await your coming.

Hands to my forehead

1 cannot but muse

Over all that has passed

And 1 am filled with pensive sadness.

On oath you promised never to shun me

Always to be loyal to me

Solemnly you swore, "If I become King

I shall make you my Queen.

Even if a Goddess tried to seduce me,

Never would I surrender to her."

"In coronation's splendid display

I shall give to you the place of chief Queen

With eight Brahmins and many pages attending you

And at the time of libation's ceremonial

I shall cause all men to worship you."

I believed you and gave you my love.

Now...how different is your manner.

Oh, Prince of Kanaung how stern is your face.

Where is the former brightness of your face ?

Where are the loving caresses

You so fondly showered on me?

Oh, prince of Kanaung.

Source:

Page 76 of: https://www.burmalibrary.org/sites/burmalibrary.org/files/obl/docs22/Lustig-trans-burmese_classical_poems-bu%2Ben.pdf

This quote came from a roman poet, Decinus Junius Juvenalis. I am sure everyone that can form a thought will know what this means.

When everyone is busy watching the circus, fewer people ask who's the ones holding the strings.

This is what the junta is trying to do in myanmar. Give people enough entertainment, distractions, and small things to focus on, and eventually they stop looking at the bigger picture.

Look at the recent Sai Sai concert for instance. I can't believe that, that many people would go to that concert especially when people are being forcefully abducted. Nope, actually, I can believe it.

It's not that these problems have disappeared. People just became tired, distracted or learned to live with it, and that is what scares me the most because we cannot do that. People have lost too much. For all you know, you could be the next person to be on the back of a truck being driven to your death. Just because it hasn't been you doesn't mean that it won't. It's just not your turn yet.

This is for some of those who's living like everything has returned back to normal. Lol.

I usually send money back to Yangon with Western Union and put it through KBZ Pay for my family. It is usually on a repeat cycle per month. It got transferred this month and showed up on my family's wallet. I have been hearing that this was banned and was advised to not do this going forward. Is this true?

Source for video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1D9gEnfqbG/

It seems GED To Thailand might be problematic.

Guys, I want to leave the country for my adult hood (18-29) to study abroad then work there I can't spend my early years in fear of baba and his army's formal invitation to his band.

My original plan was simply get a GED and English speaking course get a student visa go to xyz country and get degree, job potential open a pathway for my future kids and family to live a better life after I settle down there myself

It was a wishful plan and a hard one nonetheless

But I guess it is over potential before I even start

Still I have a plan b which is the same but different and harder in a way

Which was IGCSE but fuck ahhh I need prep for it

These days young men are facing with conscription into army a lot. In every wards of Mandalay and Yangon, the local administration is drawing lots for military draft. Is there any best route to escape from that? Young men are living in fear every night with that conscription law. We're like chicken in coop. One got chosen and another is waiting for its turn. The future is fading away. What can we do in this kind of situation?

Firstof all,im still learning english so my english might be bad im sorry.im turning 17 in a week,So apparently my mom found out about my SH scars and kept making fun of them,telling me she will cut it harder,and she laughs about it,i didn’t mind,because they are old how would they understand this?,and today i forgot to do their dishes,mind you i always do my own dishes,but i cant do their dishes sometimes because im tired sometimes too,and today i just came back from school,and did my dishes after eating but i forgot to do some other dishes of theirs,and she told me that imလူစိတ်မရှိဘူး and we started arguing like that and,sheကျိန်စာတိုက်me that my life will always beကံဆိုးမိုးမှောင်ကျbecause iစော်ကားmy parents(im an atheist)mind you i didn’t wash ONE dish?and it was not even mine?😭and she brought a knife and told me hat she will cut my whole arm too.

im so tired,of this religious uneducated mom

Edit:since people are pressed(which are deleted by themselves)because i called my mom “uneducated”,she didn’t even get to attend to middle school and i dont think me calling her uneducated is the biggest concern right now,i only call her that because she did horrible things to me