Sao Shwe Thaik

Born

October 16, 1896

Died

November 21, 1962 (aged 66)

Known as

politician

Sao Shwe Thaik was a Burmese politician who served as the first president of the Union of Burma and the last Saopha of Yawnghwe. His full royal title was Kambawsarahta Thiri Pawaramahawuntha Thudamaraza. He was a well-respected Shan political figure in Burma. His residence in Nyaung Shwe (Yawnghwe), the Haw, is now the "Buddha Museum" and is open to the public.

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