Archie Pelago
Australian expat in Thailand
Forum posts
20
Contacts
4
About me
Australian
Lives in Kawthoung
Speaks English, some Burmese
Registration: 07 January 2014
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Working for a Myanmar Telecommunications company by Werner09
I am working in Myanmar for the last three years for several International Telecommunications companies. I really enjoy staying in Myanmar and working here. Nevertheless, I want to advice my fellow-expats (and maybe local job seekers as well) to ...
Are you not concerned with any potential legal repercussions by posting this? A simple google search also brings up the same text on [what I am assuming is] your LinkedIn page. I would be very wary about naming and shaming in any foreign country. Read More
PREPARING TO MOVE TO PHUKET - 2-3 YEARS by GlobeTrotterNokia
We have been living in Africa for past years, and we are planning to move to Phuket. Could you indicate us 2-3 websites for North West location. For car, do you know about company leasing or car rental on long term? How is second hand market for ...
I can't understand your question about websites for North west location as your post is under Phuket, be more precise and open 1 forum for 1 specific subject if you want to have precise feedback.North west on Phuket probably refers to the area ... Read More
PREPARING TO MOVE TO PHUKET - 2-3 YEARS by GlobeTrotterNokia
We have been living in Africa for past years, and we are planning to move to Phuket. Could you indicate us 2-3 websites for North West location. For car, do you know about company leasing or car rental on long term? How is second hand market for ...
The Russian Mafia runs Phuket and Pattaya. The crime rate is very high and everything is over priced. *** has all the answers to your questions.Total nonsense. OP, send me a PM and I'll send you some info. I live in Phuket as an expat. Read More
Study Japanese language by English by Thuong Thuong
Dear friends, I planning to study Japanese when I am living in Yangon, but I just found the Japanese class they teach by Myanmar language. Do any one know where we they teach Japanese for foreigner by English? My appreciate for any sharing ...
Hi - I think the Japanese embassy does the classes in English. http://www.mm.emb-japan.go.jp/profile/english/japlang_e.htm Read More
Job Offer in Yangon: Concerns About Accommodation by Tpm112
I have been offered a position in Yangon with a housing allowance of 500USD. I can't seem to find much online for that rent. It seems only the very basic apartments (no air conditioning, no elevator, no hot water) are available. Funnily enough, ...
^ Agreed You would need to be willing to supplement the rental costs out of your own pocket to get anything reasonable for an expat rental without sharing with others. $500 might get you a basic local flat - you would need to do some extensive ... Read More
Six Month Multi-Entry Visa by nipper22
Hi All I am just back from Bangkok today and I wonder if anybody can help me with a strange experience I have had. I went to Bangkok to get a six month Multiple Entry Visa for Myanmar with the required three 10 week Business visas already ...
Just fill out the form, go up to the window, and ask for one year business multiple entry visa. The cost is same, 7200. The clock doesn't stop as the stamp on the visa clearly states the expiration date.Unfortunately it doesn't work like ... Read More
Coming to Yangon soon - about Housing - Driver - Banking - Safety ?? by khooj
Hi All I will be coming to work in Yangon soon and am wondering if any expats or locals can help. 1. Housing - I am looking for either a villa or condominium within a gated community/security within 20 mins drive to downtown location (near to Sule ...
Excellent general info above from that poster. I would also be interested in finding out about your property - can you please contact me with more details? Thank you Read More
Healthcare in Myanmar by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Myanmar ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Myanmar? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
How about if you need dental care (i.e. wisdom teeth removed)? Is it better to go to a neighboring country (Malaysia, Thailand) to get it done, or to find a place in country?Replying to a very old post, but for info to anyone still interested in ... Read More
Living in Yangon - I am an accountant - my name is Khin Phuu Wai by khin phuu wai
HI all, My name's Khin Phuu Wai. I am a Myanmar. I live in Yangon. I am an accountant.
Hello Khin Phuu Wai :) Welcome! Hope you are well and happy. Read More
SIM CARD by oasisjm
Hello, I'm arriving to Yangon next week. How can I get a "working" SIM card? Any suggestion ? Which one should I choose? Prices? Thaaaaaaaaaaank you all so much in advance ;)
All right !!!!! Goood information, thankyou very much! Do you know if it works in Iphones (GSM) ??? ;)No problem in iPhones, you'll need to get the sim cut to size, they'll be able to do that in store for you with their magical mysterious ... Read More
SIM CARD by oasisjm
Hello, I'm arriving to Yangon next week. How can I get a "working" SIM card? Any suggestion ? Which one should I choose? Prices? Thaaaaaaaaaaank you all so much in advance ;)
LOTS of reports of Ooredoo's network not properly working yet, as well as many shops selling the new Ooredoo sim cards marked up to 40,000 kyats from their initial price of 1,500 kyats. So ask around first. Telenor (another new telco) will be ... Read More
International Transfers by tangmo14
Hello everyone, Things seem to change quickly in Myanmar, I would be grateful if someone could tell me how easy it is to send money overseas, I am dithering whether my salary should be paid into a Myanmar, Thai or UK bank account. ATMs, and ...
Good luck to you! Post back later if you have any luck with banks and let us know how things went Read More
International Transfers by tangmo14
Hello everyone, Things seem to change quickly in Myanmar, I would be grateful if someone could tell me how easy it is to send money overseas, I am dithering whether my salary should be paid into a Myanmar, Thai or UK bank account. ATMs, and ...
ATM's are growing in number in Myanmar and can handle foreign cards as of a year and a half ago (visa, mastercard). Still going to be a while before the local banks come online with their international counterparts in terms of ease of transfers ... Read More
Yangon - Apartment, Finance, Health insurance.... by Chriss2013
Dear all, I am not sure if I post under the right topic, so please move it if it's wrong, thank you. My name is Chris and I am from Europe. Old man with 39 years, but still kicking :-) I spent the last few weeks within Yangon because of some ...
and 39 is NOT old!! :lol: Read More
Yangon - Apartment, Finance, Health insurance.... by Chriss2013
Dear all, I am not sure if I post under the right topic, so please move it if it's wrong, thank you. My name is Chris and I am from Europe. Old man with 39 years, but still kicking :-) I spent the last few weeks within Yangon because of some ...
Chris - regarding work and residency permits: - You will need a business visa to work in Myanmar. Usually this is arranged by applying at a Myanmar Consulate or Embassy in your home country before you first travel to Myanmar. You will need a ... Read More