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Thein Sein

Former President and Prime Minister of Myanmar

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Thein Sein is a Burmese politician and retired army general who served as the eighth president of Myanmar from 2011 to 2016. He previously served as 11th prime minister from 2007 to 2010, and was considered by many in and outside Myanmar as a reformist leader in the post-junta government.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Kyonku wd
Citizenship
Myanmar wd
Occupation
politician, military personnel, military officer wd
Political party
Union Solidarity and Development Party wd
Education
Defence Services Academy wd
Spouse
Khin Khin Win wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Myanmar (30 March 2011 – 30 March 2016)
  • Prime Minister of Myanmar (24 October 2007 – 30 March 2011)

Awards wd

  • honorary doctor of the Northwest A&F University (2012)

Questions

When was Thein Sein born?
Thein Sein was born on 20 April 1945 in Kyonku.
What positions has Thein Sein held?
Positions held by Thein Sein include: President of Myanmar (2011–2016); Prime Minister of Myanmar (2007–2011).
Where did Thein Sein study?
Thein Sein was educated at Defence Services Academy.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Thein Sein · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q12149 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Thein Sein.jpg by Government of Thailand (CC BY 2.0)

Last updated · facts checked 8 November 2026

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