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Latest H1N1 influenza news from Myanmar (Burma)

The first H1N1 influenza infected patient, a 13 year old girl, is recovering and is going to be discharged from the hospital within a few days, according to a report from RFA (Radio Free Asia). In an interview with Dr.…

July 8, 2009

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Dear valued visitors, We at Myanmar Today are always striving to provide information about Myanmar which you would like to know. We would like to know which places in Myanmar are your favorite places, or which places you would love…

July 7, 2009

Mandalay entertainment – Mandalay Marionette (Puppet) Theatre

One of the best well known Myanmar traditional theatre performances in Myanmar is the Mandalay Marionette Theatre (also known as Mandalay Puppet Theatre). First founded by two ladies in 1986, the troupe started their performance by performing for the tourists…

July 6, 2009

Mandalay Entertainment - Moustache Brothers

If you want to have a glimpse of traditional Myanmar anyient (dance and comedy show), the best place to see is in Mandalay. The Moustache Brothers Troupe (Mustache Brothers) is a group of banned anyient comedians, once famous among the…

July 4, 2009

News: Face mask price rocketing in Yangon

After the announcement of the country's first H1N1 influenza by the state media on Sunday, face mask price in Yangon suddenly increases dramatically. According to one of my friends who wrote "Face mask price skyrocketing in Yangon and even shortage.…

June 29, 2009

First H1N1 influenza in Myanmar

Myanmar’s State media announced the country’s first swine flu case on 28 June 2009. The patient is a 13 year old school girl who came back from Singapore after a short visit. She arrived without showing signs and symptoms of…

June 29, 2009

Mandalay Swan Hotel – best midrange hotel in Mandalay

For those international travelers looking for a nice mid level accommodation in Mandalay, Mandalay Swan Hotel is the hotel for you. Located just close to the Mandalay Royal Palace Fort and the moat, the hotel is in a place where…

June 22, 2009

Cheap budget hotels and guest houses in Mandalay

There are quite a number of cheap guest houses and hotels in Mandalay. Many of them offer nice rooms, friendly staff and some basic services at a cheap price. These are ideal accommodations for the budget travelers. Here are some…

June 18, 2009

Mandalay travel guide - Zaycho Market

Zaycho Market (also spelled Zay Cho, Zeigyo, Zaygyo, Zegyo Market) is the largest and the most important market in Mandalay as well as in upper Burma. Built since the time of King Mindon, Zaycho market is one of the oldest…

June 16, 2009

News: Myanmar visa on arrival

According to a news report from Xinhua News Agency, Myanmar (Burma) is planning to issue visa on arrival service to foreign visitors in order to promote the country's tourism industry. Diamond Palace and Travel and Tour Co. Ltd has got…

June 13, 2009

Mandalay Travel Guide - pagodas and monasteries in the town

Shweinbin Monastery This beautiful monastery is located in the south west corner of Mandalay City, on 89th street between 38th and 39th streets. Called simply by the locals as "Teak Monastery", it was built in 1895 by a Chinese jade…

June 11, 2009

Mandalay Travel Guide - Shwenandaw Monastery

Just to the east of the Atumashi Kyaung near the base of Mandalay Hill is Shwenandaw Kyaung (Golden Palace Monastery). It is a wooden structure made of teak. This building was originally part of the royal palace complex of King…

June 8, 2009