About Aung Thu
Born 1955. Aung Thu is a politician.
Aung Thu ( ; born 8 July 1955) is a Burmese politician who was Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation of Myanmar (Burma) from 2018 to 2021.
Early life and education Aung Thu was born on 8 July 1955 to Ba Thaung, a goldsmith, and Khin Lay, in Yesagyo, Burma (now Myanmar).
Career On 22 March 2016, Aung Thu was nominated as Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation in President Htin Kyaw's Cabinet. On 24 March, the Assembly of the Union confirmed his nomination. On 1 February, during the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, Aung Thu was placed under house arrest by the Myanmar Armed Forces.
He previously served as Amyotha Hluttaw MP for Yangon Region № 6 constituency.
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Burmese politician
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Aung Thu was born on 8 July 1955 in Yesagyo.
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· DBpedia: Aung Thu (minister)
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