Age, Biography and Wiki
Phyo Min Thein was born on 13 April, 1969 in Yangon, Burma, is a Burmese politician. Discover Phyo Min Thein's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 54 years old?
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Politician |
| Age |
54 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
13 April, 1969 |
| Birthday |
13 April |
| Birthplace |
Yangon, Burma |
| Nationality |
Myanmar
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Phyo Min Thein Height, Weight & Measurements
At 54 years old, Phyo Min Thein height not available right now. We will update Phyo Min Thein's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Phyo Min Thein's Wife?
His wife is Khin Mi Mi Kywe (m. 2009)
| Family |
| Parents |
Khin Tun Khin Khin Aye |
| Wife |
Khin Mi Mi Kywe (m. 2009) |
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Not Available |
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Phyo Min Thein Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Phyo Min Thein worth at the age of 54 years old? Phyo Min Thein’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. He is from Myanmar. We have estimated Phyo Min Thein's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Politician |
Phyo Min Thein Social Network
Timeline
Phyo Min Thein (ဖြိုးမင်းသိန်း; born 13 April 1969) is a Burmese politician and former political prisoner who served as Chief Minister of Yangon Region and Yangon Region Parliament from 2016 to 2021.
He also served as an MP for Hlegu Township Constituency No. 2. Previously, he was the chairman of Union Democratic Party and founder of the People Democracy Party which later merged with Union Democratic Party.
Phyo Min Thein was born on 13 April 1969 in Yangon.
He was the youngest of four children born to Khin Tun and Khin Khin Aye.
He studied at Yangon University but did not graduate.
In 1988, Phyo Min Thein was a second year physics major at the Botahtaung campus of Yangon University when the 8888 Uprising began, and he became the secretary of the Thanlyin Township All Burma Federation of Student Unions (ABSFU).
During the uprising, he was one of the leaders of the Botahtaung campus and Thanlyin Township anti-government protests.
He helped found the Democratic Party for a New Society in 1988.
Phyo Min Thein was arrested on 20 January 1991 for his involvement in 8888 Uprising and sentenced to seven years imprisonment in May 1991.
In 1995, during his time in prison, the military government added another seven years to his sentence.
In 2001, the government extended another seven years to his sentence.
He was eventually released on 6 July 2005.
Phyo Min Thein was a chairman of Union Democratic Party and also a founder of People Democracy Party which was later merged with Union Democratic Party.
Phyo Min Thein married Khin Mi Mi Kywe in 2009.
He is a brother-in-law of Htay Kywe, a pro-democracy activist and one of the leaders of 8888 Uprising.
He was elected for a parliamentary seat in the lower house (Pyithu Hluttaw)'s Hlegu constituency in the 2012 by-elections, representing the National League for Democracy.
In 2015 general election, he was elected for a parliamentary seat in Yangon Region Parliament.
He was appointed as Chief Minister of Yangon Region on 30 March 2016.
His decision to restrict the 2016 Burmese New Year Water Festival pandals in Yangon soon after he took office as Chief Minister was challenged by several people.
In May 2016, he ordered a controversial decision to crack down on nightlife in Yangon, which resulted a public backlash.
In May 2016, he made hard line decisions to suspend around 70 high-rise construction projects and tightening regulations against drinking establishments.
The decision was criticized by real estate developers and some lawmakers.
In January 2017, he launched Yangon Bus Service (YBS) to overhaul the bus network of Yangon.
However, YBS amid criticism of being ill-equipped to serve commuters, shortage of buses, the misconduct of bus staff, and constant violations of traffic rules.
On 7 April 2017, lawmakers from Yangon Region Parliament called for a transparent review of the YBS.
On 24 and 27 April 2017, he was conspicuously absent from the debate session on YBS review proposal, so some lawmakers accused him of disrespecting Parliament.
On 27 April, 117 lawmakers approved the review proposal after a heated debate by 26 legislators.
On 8 March 2019, news reports stated Phyo Min Thein's affiliations with Kyaw Ne Win and Aye Ne Win, the grandsons of Myanmar's former dictator U Ne Win, regarding the financing of US$36.8 million for the acquisition of buses for the YBS.
It was reported that the loan was sought at the Phyo Min Thein's recommendation, and that the local bank was preparing to sue the YBS consortium for violating its payment deadline.
In the wake of the 1 February 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, Phyo Min Thein and his wife were detained by the Myanmar Armed Forces.
The military regime released Phyo Min Thein with a fine of 100,000 MMK ($40 USD) for electoral fraud, in exchange for testifying against Aung San Suu Kyi in a corruption case.
On March 3, 2023, Phyo Min Thein and three other central committee members were expelled from the National League for Democracy (NLD) for rejecting the will of the people and NLD policies by supporting the terrorist regime's sham election.
