Thein Tun
Thein Tun (Burmese: သိန်းထွန်း; also spelt Thein Htun; born 5 December 1947[1]) is a retired Burmese Major-general and politician, serving as the Minister for Posts and Telecommunications of Myanmar.[2] In the 2010 Burmese general election, he won a Pyithu Hluttaw seat after contesting the constituency of Myaing Township.[3] He was resigned on 16 January 2013.
Thein Tun | |
|---|---|
သိန်းထွန်း | |
| Minister for Posts and Telecommunications of Myanmar | |
| In office 30 March 2011 – 16 January 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Thein Zaw |
| Member of the Pyithu Hluttaw | |
| In office 31 January 2011 – 30 March 2011 | |
| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | Myint Aung |
| Constituency | Myaing Township |
| Majority | 50,392 (61.49%) |
| Deputy Minister for Posts and Telecommunications of Myanmar | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 December 1947 Myaing, Burma |
| Nationality | Burmese |
| Political party | Union Solidarity and Development Party |
| Spouse | Mya Mya Win |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Myanmar |
| Branch/service | Myanmar Army |
| Years of service | -2010 |
| Rank | Major-General |
Family
Thein Tun was born to parents U Pywat and Daw Phayaon, who have 5 children together.[4]
References
- "Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 891/2011 (Annexes V and VI to Council Regulation (EC) No 194/2008)" (PDF). HM Treasury. 14 September 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 November 2012. Retrieved 10 October 2012.
- "REGIME WATCH > CABINET". Alternative Asean Network on Burma. 10 August 2011. Archived from the original on 31 July 2011. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
- "BY-ELECTIONS SPECIAL". Alternative Asean Network on Burma. 2012. Retrieved 10 October 2012.
- Aung Shin (18 February 2013). "In Myaing, mixed feelings about downfall of 'Bogyoke'". Myanmar Times. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
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