Taw Phayar Galay
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Taw Paya Galay Aung Zay was a Burmese novelist and politician
. He was grandson of King Thibaw
.
. He studied at Burma Buddhist School in Mawlamyaing. He failed his 1946 maticulation examination.
In 1948, he established Thibaw Trading Syndicate Ltd. and served as a Director. In 1950, he established the Union of Burma Exporters Oriental Corporation also becoming its Director. Between 1955-1957, he served as an organizer at the Headquarters, Trade Union Congress (Burma)
(TUCB). Between 1957 and 1964, he served as Central Executive Committee Member of the Internal Peace League, the World Peace Congress (Burma), and the Asia-Africa Consolidation Organization as treasurer, and for the National Committee against Kuomintang Invasion and Imperialism.
In 1961 he worked for the China-Myanmar Friendship Association, and the Korea-Myanmar Friendship Association. In 1961, he served as the Commerce Mission of Government of Burma to China
and North Korea
in 1960 and to China in 1961. He also travelled to Hong Kong
, India
, Japan
and Thailand
. In 1964 he was the administration manager at MIEc headquarters but resigned the following year by force because of his moral character. His wife was Khin May and his daughter is Dewi Thant Zin.
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. He was grandson of King Thibaw
Thibaw Min
Thibaw Min was the last king of the Konbaung dynasty of Burma . His reign ended when Burma was defeated by the forces of the British Empire in the Third Anglo-Burmese War, on 29 November 1885, prior to its official annexation on 1 January 1886....
.
Biography
He was born on 30 July 1926, son of Ko Ko Naing and Lady Hteik Su Myat Paya Galay who was the fourth daughter of King Thibaw and Chief Queen SupayalatSupayalat
Supayalat was the last queen of Burma who reigned in Mandalay , born to King Mindon Min and Queen of Alenandaw . The British corruption of her name was 'Soup Plate'...
. He studied at Burma Buddhist School in Mawlamyaing. He failed his 1946 maticulation examination.
In 1948, he established Thibaw Trading Syndicate Ltd. and served as a Director. In 1950, he established the Union of Burma Exporters Oriental Corporation also becoming its Director. Between 1955-1957, he served as an organizer at the Headquarters, Trade Union Congress (Burma)
Trade Union Congress (Burma)
The Trade Union Congress was a central trade union organization in Burma. The TUC was founded by the Socialist Party in November 1945, in an attempt to counter the influence of the communist-led All Burma Trade Union Congress. Ba Cho was the President of TUC...
(TUCB). Between 1957 and 1964, he served as Central Executive Committee Member of the Internal Peace League, the World Peace Congress (Burma), and the Asia-Africa Consolidation Organization as treasurer, and for the National Committee against Kuomintang Invasion and Imperialism.
In 1961 he worked for the China-Myanmar Friendship Association, and the Korea-Myanmar Friendship Association. In 1961, he served as the Commerce Mission of Government of Burma to China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
and North Korea
North Korea
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea , , is a country in East Asia, occupying the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Pyongyang. The Korean Demilitarized Zone serves as the buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea...
in 1960 and to China in 1961. He also travelled to Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
and Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
. In 1964 he was the administration manager at MIEc headquarters but resigned the following year by force because of his moral character. His wife was Khin May and his daughter is Dewi Thant Zin.