

Becky in Burma
American °µÍø½ûÇø in Myanmar
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Lives in Yangon
Registration: 02 August 2012
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Hello from an °µÍø½ûÇø in Yangon by Becky in Burma
Hi - I just wanted to introduce myself on this forum. My name is Becky. I'm American and am living with my family in Yangon. We came here for my husband's job. I work as a freelance writer. We've been here for about a year and enjoy Myanmar. I'm ...

Hi Amit, You're right. The telecommunications in Yangon vary. You can bring your mobile phone from India, but will have to buy a SIM card. At the moment, permanent SIM cards cost $250 usd. It's rumoured that this cost will be significantly ... Read More


Hello from an °µÍø½ûÇø in Yangon by Becky in Burma
Hi - I just wanted to introduce myself on this forum. My name is Becky. I'm American and am living with my family in Yangon. We came here for my husband's job. I work as a freelance writer. We've been here for about a year and enjoy Myanmar. I'm ...

Hi Beachbum, No problem re: the questions. I'll try to help the best I can. 1) Re: package. In the past, it was quite important that the benefits package included a car and or car with driver because it was not reasonable to purchase a car. It ... Read More


Looking to make friends in Yangon by esl.teacher
Hi, I've been living/teaching here last 5 months. It's been a great experience mostly. Making friends slower than expected, but not much luck meeting other °µÍø½ûÇøs/teachers. I'm a single female, so don't always feel comfortable going to bars, I ...

Hi, There are lots of places to meet new people in Yangon. Here are some of the favorite °µÍø½ûÇø places (which usually also have a nice mix of locals/°µÍø½ûÇøs which I think is important): - 50th Street Bar (any day of the week. Downtown. Google it.) ... Read More


Child care in Myanmar by Armand
Hi, when settling in a new country, working parents are mostly concerned about finding child care services for their children. What can you share with us about the child care system in Myanmar ? How much is daycare in Myanmar? Is the ...

I don't think any of the schools have 8am-4pm nurseries, I'm afraid. Not that I am aware of. I felt the same re: nannies to be honest. I always worked before we moved here + my daughter was in daycare. I preferred this. Unfortunately, it just ... Read More


Hello from an °µÍø½ûÇø in Yangon by Becky in Burma
Hi - I just wanted to introduce myself on this forum. My name is Becky. I'm American and am living with my family in Yangon. We came here for my husband's job. I work as a freelance writer. We've been here for about a year and enjoy Myanmar. I'm ...

Hi Benjamin - I commented on another thread in the forum about daycare. There aren't any daycares that I'm aware of. For early education, lots of people send their children to Network School (British Curriculum). They're quite good. The hours are ... Read More

Hello from an °µÍø½ûÇø in Yangon
Hi - I just wanted to introduce myself on this forum. My name is Becky. I'm American and am living with my family in Yangon. We came here for my husband's job. I work as a freelance writer. We've been here for about a year and enjoy Myanmar. I'm ... Read More


Child care in Myanmar by Armand
Hi, when settling in a new country, working parents are mostly concerned about finding child care services for their children. What can you share with us about the child care system in Myanmar ? How much is daycare in Myanmar? Is the ...

Hi, I realize this thread started some time ago, so hope the following information will not be irrelevant now. I haven't really noticed daycare centers here, per say. There are few international schools that offer pre-K and younger ages. Network ... Read More


Brainworks Total Learning Academy by LaraGF
Hi All, I was wondering if anyone had heard of / know of the Brainworks Total learning Academcy? I am currently in talks with the HR guy and wanted to know a little bit more about them.... Are they reputable? Has anyone ever worked or knows of ...

Hi everyone, I hope I'm not too late adding input here. I actually don't know loads about Total Brainworks, but I do think that it may run off the Myanmar school calendar, not the international school calendar. April is the Buddhist New ... Read More


Information to Live in Yangon by waseem72
I am planning to relocate to Yangon in September, I would like to know about the monthly rental of a house with lawn and garage, two bedroom. Plus how much it will cost for electricity, gas, other utilities and at least 1 MB internet ...

If you want a house....then plan to spend minimum $2,000. Most serviced apartments, like you described, are at minimum $2, 400. I would try to join the YEC group (Yangon °µÍø½ûÇø Communnity) which is a g-mail group. It's for °µÍø½ûÇøs living in Yangon ... Read More