Notice to Mariners released for Myanmar-Singapore international underwater cable connection project

The Fisheries Department issued a notice regarding the launch of the Myanmar-Singapore international undersea cable connection project in the Myanmar Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The project is set to span over five months, during which time ships, vessels, fishing boats, and motor boats are strictly prohibited from passing through or anchoring, fishing, and deploying fishing devices in the designated project areas.
The cable connection project will utilize the CS Nusantara Explorer, owned by Campana Mythic Co Ltd, at the Unit 1 location with Rov cables in the Myanmar EEZ. The project commenced on 13 July and is expected to conclude in December.
Campana Mythic Co Ltd, a multinational data network infrastructure operator headquartered in Singapore, was established in 2014. The company boasts an extensive network and infrastructure in Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand.
To ensure smooth execution and avoid any delays during the project period in the Myanmar EEZ, the Notice to Mariners has been promptly released.

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

ME allows renewal for expiring PJ passports in Thailand from 2 August

The Myanmar Embassy to Thailand announced on 20 July that PJ passports in Thailand which will expire on 31 March 2024, must be renewed from 2 August. The appointment tokens for the newly issued PJ passports will be given at the old office gate (the former location) from 8 am to 12 pm every Saturday starting from 29 July. Those who come to pick up the appointment token must bring their passport books, and the token will be issued only after the face match is verified. Therefore, it has been notified that withdrawals by agents will not be granted at all. All visitors are requested to come only in the morning because there are only a small number of PJ passport holders expiring on 31 March 2024, and line up in an orderly manner to obtain tokens.

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

Thai Airways International operates Bangkok-Yangon flights

Thai Airways International launches flights connecting with the Yangon International Airport.
The Bangkok-Yangon flights by Airbus A320 started on 16 July and the flight aims to promote the services in travelling between Thailand and Myanmar.
The Yangon-Bangkok flights will be operated 14 times a week and the Bangkok-Yangon-Bangkok flight will depart at 9:35 am (local time) and arrive in Yangon at 10:35 am.
Additionally, it will depart from Yangon at 11:25 am and arrive in Bangkok at 1:25 pm (local time). It has also been reported that the round-trip flights between Bangkok and Yangon will be extended from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Currently, there are four round-trip airlines from Yangon to Bangkok, Thailand, with about 1,000 passengers. 

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar