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DANGERS & ANNOYANCES
You are far less likely to be robbed here than in almost any other big city in Southeast
Asia. Having said that, rich foreigners and badly lit side streets at night don't mix, and
you should show some caution at such times.
A far bigger danger is getting hit by a belligerent motorist, stumbling on the uneven
paving slabs or even disappearing completely into a sewage-filled pothole. Keep your
eyes peeled for such obstacles and carry a torch at night.
EMERGENCIES
Your home embassy may be able to assist with advice during emergencies or serious
problems. It's a good idea to register with your embassy upon arrival or, if possible, re-
gister online before you arrive, so that embassy staff will know where to reach you in
case of an emergency at home.
There isn't always an English-speaking operator on the following numbers; you may
have to enlist the aid of a Burmese speaker.
Fire Department
(
191)
Police
( 199)
Red Cross
(
01-383 680)
INTERNET ACCESS
Nearly all hotels and many restaurants, cafes and bars offer free wi-fi access; there's even
free wi-fi at Shwedagon Paya! There's also plenty of internet shops around town. Server
speeds have improved, but still tend to be frustratingly slow in comparison to almost any
other country.
LAUNDRY
Almost all of Yangon's budget and midrange guesthouses and hotels offer laundry ser-
vices. Rates at the midrange and top-end hotels are not cheap.
8am-5.30pm)
The per piece rate at this laundry starts from K600 for underwear. A normal
wash takes three days. There are other branches around the city.
MEDICAL SERVICES
