Soe Moe Thu (Burmese: စိုးမိုးသူ; born 7 August 1984) is a Burmese politician and medical doctor who currently serves as a member of parliament in the House of Representatives for Myaungmya Township constituency. He is the former head of Youth-wing of the National League for Democracy.[1][2]
Dr Soe Moe Thu | |
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| စိုးမိုးသူ | |
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| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office 1 February 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Mahn Johnny |
| Constituency | Myaungmya |
| Majority | 80,158 (50.09%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 August 1984 Myaungmya, Myanmar |
| Political party | National League for Democracy |
| Spouse | Phyu Phyu Thaw
(m. 2012; div. 2016) |
| Parent(s) | Soe Hlaing (father) Khin Than Oo (mother) |
| Alma mater | University of Medicine, Magway (M.B.B.S) |
| Occupation | Politician, Medical doctor |
Early life and career
editSoe Moe Thu was born on 7 August 1984 in Myaungmya, Ayeyarwady Region, Myanmar to Burmese-Chinese parents.[3] He is the eldest son of three siblings, having two younger sisters.[1]
He graduated high school from Basic Education High School No. 1 Myaungmya. He enrolled at the University of Medicine, Magway and graduated with a degree in MBBS in 2010. He gained a scholarship from Clinton Foundation and educated in INTI International University. In 2014, he graduated with Ageing and social pension from Economic Policy Research Institute, Chiang Mai.[citation needed]
In 2011, he founded Fuji drinking water, a water purification company in Myaungmya.[1] He is also a medical doctor and founded clinics in Myaungmya to offer free health care.[4]
Political career
editIn February 2014, he joined the National League for Democracy. Later, he served as the head of NLD's youth wing from July 2014 to November 2016.[5] Since that time, he became a member of the NLD's central committee and also a member of the party's central campaign.
In the 2015 Myanmar general election, he contested the Myaungmya Township constituency winning a majority of 80,158 (50.09% of the votes), won a House of Representatives seat.[1] On 19 August 2018, he was appointed as a member of International Relation Committee of House of Representatives.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Mp Profile". Pyithu Hluttaw (in Burmese). Retrieved 30 August 2018.
- ^ "Dr. Soe Moe Thu". The Irrawaddy. 4 February 2016. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- ^ "Demographic data of elected candidates 2015 general elections". MyPILAR. Retrieved 26 December 2022.
- ^ "Info of Dr Soe Moe Thu" (in Burmese). Retrieved 30 August 2018.
- ^ "NLD dismisses 3 MPs from positions - Eleven Myanmar". www.elevenmyanmar.com.
- ^ "Ninth regular session of Second Pyithu Hluttaw holds 13th- day meeting". moi.gov.mm. Retrieved 1 September 2018.