It may have been years since he’s acted, but Kyaw Thu, leading man of Burmese film, still holds the room like a movie star. Thu, who is in town as part of a two-month-long tour promoting his ...

Politicians can learn a thing or two from Kyaw Thu, a popular movie actor in Burma (Myanmar) who gave up the glitz and glamour of show business to help his poor countrymen bury their dead for free. As ...

Editor’s Note: CNN’s On the Road series takes you to different countries, exploring the challenges and opportunities they face. In October we visit Myanmar focusing on the country’s development and ...

YANGON, Myanmar — Kyaw Thu Win leaned into the microphone, growling in his distinct, gravelly voice. “Viva la revolution! Let’s sing together, let’s fight together!” he sang, adding a string of ...