Mizzima 

The Myanmar junta has revoked the business license of Piti Eain Publishing House, which was operated by Dr. Phyo Thiha, a doctor who participated in the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) and opposed the military coup, according to junta media.

On 9 September, the announcement was published in the Myanma Alinn Daily, a newspaper controlled by the Junta.

Regarding the revocation of the business license, Dr. Phyo Thiha said, "They have shut it down solely because I am associated with the publishing house. This means that we are no longer able to publish anything under the name of the publishing house. The books we produce have no political content; they solely focus on the teachings of Buddha and mental health."

Piti Eain Publishing House was established in August 2020 and has released only three books to date.

The doctor said that Piti Eain mainly focused on publishing books related to psychology and Buddhist teachings, without producing any material that could be considered anti-junta. 

Dr. Phyo Thiha said, “The Military Council will continue to gradually prohibit various aspects of the publishing industry. This is a warning and a threat to the entire publishing community. This is not just my personal problem, but an attempt to suppress the freedom of the people. So, we need to work together for collective action to ensure that our freedom is not lost.”

In light of the fact that many people are enduring even more severe circumstances, the doctor expressed his reluctance to dwell on this matter. Instead, he affirmed his commitment to actively participate in the revolution to the best of his abilities.

Since the coup, the junta has been attempting to exert control over the media and publishing industry. As of now, the Military Council has revoked the licenses of five publishing houses, including Piti Eain.

The licenses of several media outlets including Democratic Voice of Burma, Mizzima, and The Irrawaddy, have been revoked, amounting to a total of 14 affected media organizations.