Background
He was born the second son of Princess Mayat Phaya Galay, his older brother being assassinated by Communist insurgents in 1948. His father was U Ko Ko Naing, a former monk.
Head of the Royal House of Konbaung
He was born the second son of Princess Mayat Phaya Galay, his older brother being assassinated by Communist insurgents in 1948. His father was U Ko Ko Naing, a former monk.
Richard Taw Phaya Myat Gyi (born 14 May 1945). Heir and second in line to the throne. David Taw Phaya Myat (born 1 April 1947).
Edward Taw Phaya Myat Nge (born 27 April 1948 - died 14 November 1955).
Joseph Taw Phaya Myat Aye (born 19 March 1950). Paul Taw Phaya Myat Thaike (b 19 February 1954).
Ann-Marie Su Phaya Lay (10 September 1952). Rose-Marie Su Phaya Naing (born 21 April 1956).
"I"d be mad to want to become a king now.
With these chaps, I don"t think I"d get very far." - In an interview in 2008, he stated he was now the only surviving grandson of King Thibaw Minister Regarding his prospects for regaining the throne. "I don"t understand politics.
lieutenant"s such a cheating game.
I want to stay out of lieutenant".
Quotations:
"I"d be mad to want to become a king now. With these chaps, I don"t think I"d get very far." - In an interview in 2008, he stated he was now the only surviving grandson of King Thibaw Minister Regarding his prospects for regaining the throne.
"I don"t understand politics.
lieutenant"s such a cheating game.
I want to stay out of lieutenant".