Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon, is the capital of the Yangon Region and the largest city of Myanmar (also known as Burma). Yangon served as the capital of Myanmar until 2006, when the military government relocated the administrative functions to the purpose-built city of Naypyidaw. With over 7 million people, Yangon is Myanmar's most populous city and its most important commercial centre.
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Why are there some mini-trucks blasting psy/techno music while driving around Yangon?
I have seen many mini-trucks blasting (> 90 dB) psy/techno music while driving around Yangon with some decent sound system. Example:
Why are there some mini-trucks blasting psy/techno music while driving around Yangon?
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Where can I find a map of songthaew lines in Yangon?
There exist some detailed maps for buses in Yangon (example (mirror)). Where can I find similar maps for songthaews in Yangon? I saw many songthaews in Yangon (video example taken near Danyingon railway station), so they seem to be a common means…
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Is there any power plug that passengers may use on the Yangon Circular Train?
Is there any power plug that passengers may use on the Yangon Circular Train?
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Where can I find the up-to-date schedule for the Yangon Circular Train?
Where can I find the up-to-date schedule for the Yangon Circular Train?
I've seen some old pictures and blog posts but I don't know:
whether the schedule still applies,
whether the end-of-2019 railway upgrade temporarily alters the schedule,
the…
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What are the limitations (durations + maximum data use) of the free Wi-Fi at Yangon International Airport (RNG)?
Yangon International Airport (RNG) offers free Wi-Fi (SSID: Wifi@YIA, Wifi@YIA2 and Wifi@YIA3 depending on whether one is located in terminal 1, 2 or 3 a.k.a. domestic)
What are the limitations (durations + maximum data use) of the free Wi-Fi at…
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Can one purchase a SIM card at Yangon International Airport (RNG) between 1 AM and 8 AM?
Can one purchase a SIM card at Yangon International Airport (RNG) between 1 AM and 8 AM?
What I have found so far:
I couldn't find information on https://yangonairport.aero. On…
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