1. Kyaing Kyaing is the wife of former army general and prime minister of Myanmar, Than Shwe, who served as the head of state of Burma from 1992 to 2011 as Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council.
13 Facts About Kyaing Kyaing
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Kyaing Kyaing is considered to be the most powerful woman in her time, often enjoyed great power that was derived from her husband's favor.
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Kyaing Kyaing was born in Kaw Kyaik Township, Kayin State, Myanmar.
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Kyaing Kyaing exerts significant influence over Than Shwe's personal life, overseeing the preparation of his meals and controlling access to him.
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Kyaing Kyaing wields significant power in government and military appointments, as her approval is required before any appointment can be made.
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Kyaing Kyaing displayed signs of delusions of grandeur, expecting people to address her as "your majesty" and to drop to their knees in her presence.
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Kyaing Kyaing used a sentimental approach to prevent her husband, Than Shwe, from retiring from active political life.
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Kyaing Kyaing appealed to his love for their favorite grandson, asking who else would take care of the grandson's future if Than Shwe retired.
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Kyaing Kyaing is believed to have held a strong grudge against Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of the National League for Democracy.
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Kyaing Kyaing reportedly requested that the confiscated goods be delivered to her by army associates, but Than Shwe intervened and countermanded her instruction.
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Kyaing Kyaing has been a fervent believer in nats, or spirits, astrology, and yadaya for many years.
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Kyaing Kyaing began seeking advice from astrologers and soothsayers, including E Thi, one of Myanmar's most famous fortune-tellers.
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In 2009, Kyaing Kyaing donated and placed the diamond and jewel encrusted hti, the seinbudaw, and the hngetmyatnadaw, atop the uppermost part of the 2,300-year-old Danok Pagoda.