Prison Chief Thein Win - Letter of Flogging

I live in Pyay, Wat Htee Kan. I have my own business and a woman has opened a clothing store. So the business is going well. The one who is not doing well is my older sister.

My husband passed away, and I am left with children and grandchildren. U Manaing is always looking for guidance and guidance. I feel it is my responsibility to take care of my elder sister, just as my mother would.

Therefore, I live in my hometown, Wet Htee Kan, and I live in my older sister's house in Hlaing Township, taking care of family matters. My older sister's house has a white Corolla sedan. Although they have a car, my younger brothers don't know how to drive.

I also bought the car. Initially, it was just for family use, but I would go with orders from far and near. However, the income was irregular. It was convenient when the gas price was good, but now the gas price is not working.

I thought about making the car a TAXI (red), but my car is not a gasoline car, it is a CNG (GAS) car, so I don't think it would be convenient to compete with other rental cars. • Installing CNG (GAS) will cost more than 1 million baht.

In addition , it has been reported that even if you apply for CNG (GAS), you have to wait for years. Therefore, I am thinking of turning my sister's car into a TAXI, and it will take about a year.

One day, while sitting in a tea shop, I met a taxi driver who was familiar to me.

“Is it okay for U Myat Soe to drive?”

"Okay. Brother, haven't you started working on the car yet?"

“Brother....my car at home is a gasoline car. Now that rental cars are running on CNG (GAS), how can I compare them to mine? I'm going to break it.”

"That's why I told my younger brother once. You know what a job is when you do it. The important thing is to have a good car, be diligent, and have good relationships. What will you do if you have a CNG installed and a gate? You have to find a car rental ( OWNER) fee, not a small one."

Now, my brother, since it's my sister's car , you don't have to pay (OWNER) fee. Try driving a TAXI (red). Try it. It's natural for passengers to rent a car that's running on the road rather than a parked car. You'll learn as you drive. What's the formula for when and where people get there? You'll learn as you drive.

Ask for a reasonable fare, don't ask for a high price. If you think the price is high, bargain, big sister. Big brother, little brother, my car is a gasoline car. It's not a CNG car. So it will be more, I'll tell you.

Nowadays, passengers understand. If you don't understand, just go with the price they set. If you get used to the business, both passengers and drivers will know how much it costs to get from one place to another. You will learn from the job, my dear. Don't worry, you won't lose anything. Just call a TAXI (red) quickly. My car is also a gasoline car.

Morning (15,000), evening (15,000), day (30,000) is fine. No need to drive until the rain stops. Don’t drive at night, it’s dangerous. Start early in the morning, pack up before nightfall, rest at home, that’s it.”

Following the instructions of my elder brother U Myat Soe and consulting with my elder sister , I made a TAXI (red) car from my house. It was inspected at the South Uk Kalapa Taxi Department and completed in one day. I didn't know anything when I sat down. It was easy to do in practice. There is one thing, the car's engine and body strength need to be good.

My car is white. It's a family car, so it's clean. I always keep my car clean and shiny. Before I take a taxi, I wash the interior, the bottom, and the body to make sure it's clean.

The next day, I woke up at 5 am, prayed, and started driving. At the market, Ko Ta Ta Kyi from our roadside restaurant rented a car to Thirimingalar Market. My friend didn’t know the price. He gave me (2500 kyats) and drove me. It’s not far from Hlaing Township to Thirimingalar Market. The car was cleaned in the morning and I arrived in (20) minutes.

While I was parking in front of the market, I saw a big sister who was renting a car in front of my car. She was loading live chickens. She didn't seem to be in the same car as the one she was driving. The car left, leaving my sister behind. As soon as Ko Tarot and I got out, I pulled the car forward and stopped in front of the big sister.

“Where are you going? ••• Big sister?”

My older sister looked at my new, clean car and seemed to be in awe. She didn't respond to me. 6. I ....

“Big sister ••• Where are you going?”

"Sir, I'm going to the chicken market. I'm going to buy chickens, so I'm going to take care of my brother's car."

"No problem... Sister. I have extra 1-month-old sheets in the back of my car. It's easy to wash them later."

“So how much do you have to pay, brother?”

"A little further. My car is not a CNG (GAS) car, so give me (3,000)."

“(2500) Please. I know it’s not enough. It’s inconvenient. I’m sorry.”

I agreed, not wanting to let the morning traveler go.

"Okay... big sister"

I got under the car and opened the trunk. I arranged my sister's chickens neatly inside the trunk.

"Come on... big sister"

The back door opened and my sister stepped out. The light from the interior lights made me think that she was a clean, elegant woman over 50. I gently drove the car out.

“Big sister... is the business good? Doesn’t this Thirimingalar market also sell fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, chicken, and pigs? Why do you have to go so far to sell?”

"Yes, of course, brother. In this day and age, it's not easy to work for a salary. If you have a job, the price goes up, and if it goes down, you can maintain your livelihood. That's why I have to sell my work so that it doesn't affect my job."

"Isn't your elder sister's husband helping you?" "He lives in the countryside. He sends his salary regularly."

As we were talking, we arrived at the chicken market. When the car stopped in front of the market, the workers ran over as soon as they saw my sister getting out of the car.

"Auntie... we'll carry it for you."

“Aye • • • Aye ... I have to say two.”

I opened the tailgate and let the chickens out. The tailgate was filled with chicken droppings and the smell of chickens. I pulled out the plastic sheet and washed it with the bucket of water that was provided. This was to prevent the smell from inhaling by the passengers who would be following me.

"I think the whole car stinks."

"Okay, big sister, I'll prepare the soap. Wait for me the next morning. I'll come every day. As for the other cars, we'll talk."

“Thank you... little brother. I'll be there every day for you. Now... let's go.”

"Yes.. big sister"

From that day on, my sister and I became customers. She was able to get a cheaper fare and was punctual, and I was able to get a regular fare. I used to get up early to catch up with my sister. Some passengers had to wait in line to catch up with my sister.

On the way back, I took a couple to the Merchants' Hotel. The couple seemed in a hurry, so I drove them quickly. It was still early in the morning, so the road was clear. There were different types of passengers. Some passengers didn't like it when I drove fast. The driver had to accommodate their preferences.

Sule Pagoda Road, under the entrance of the Merchants' Hotel, then a couple got off. After paying the fare and entering the hotel, another couple got on. To Mingalardon Airport. I took the car around Shwedagon Pagoda Road.

From U Wisara Road, go down to Pyay Road and go towards Mingalar Don Airport. As we passed U Wisara Roundabout on the right, there was a sound in the car. It seemed to be a phone call from the second couple. The woman sitting on the left

“Driver... the phone is ringing. It’s not our phone.”

She picked up a cellphone from between the two of them and handed it to me. I took it and...

“Hello... I'm a driver. I think I left my phone behind.”

“Yes, of course, we left our phone in the car. Please bring it back, driver. We will be grateful.”

“No need to thank me. I left it in my car, so I’m responsible. But right now, I’m taking a passenger to Mingalardon Airport. I’ll probably pick him up when I get back. I’m supposed to drop him off at the Merchants’ Hotel, right?”

“Yes, of course. But we ’re going shopping, so just leave it at the reception desk. I’ll leave it there.”

"Okay, okay."

The passengers were left in a state of shock. It is our drivers' responsibility to take care of it. If it is not a phone but something else, it may be difficult. However, I will find the owner and return it. It may be difficult because it is anonymous. The owner of the phone can contact you.

The second couple was dropped off at the airport entrance and I was about to leave. I rented a car for a couple. I was going to Shwe Bon Thar Road, so it was convenient to return the phone to the Merchants' Hotel.

I dropped the third couple off at Shwe Bon Thar Road and turned my car onto Bogyoke Road. I turned onto Sule Pagoda Road and parked my car under the entrance of the Merchants' Hotel. Then I went to the reception desk and handed over the phone.