Zaw Min Tun (; ; born in Yenangyaung, Magway Region, Myanmar) is a and senior government spokesperson. He is widely known for representing the Myanmar military and government following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état. He has served as Deputy Minister of Information of Myanmar since 7 February 2021 and as Information Team Leader of the National Defence and Security Council (NDSC) since 3 September 2025.
He previously served as Director of Public Relations and Psychological Warfare of the Myanmar Army from February 2021 to 27 March 2026, overseeing official communications and shaping how government policies and military operations are presented domestically and internationally.
Zaw Min Tun was born in Yenangyaung, a town in central Myanmar's central Magway Region. He attended the Defence Services Academy (DSA), graduating as part of the 37th intake alongside Zaw Htay, a former military officer who served as a spokesperson for the Presidential Office during Thein Sein's government and later emerged as a spokesperson for the National League for Democracy (NLD) government.
After joining the Tatmadaw True News Information Team, Zaw Min Tun occasionally expressed views that differed from those of government spokesperson U Zaw Htay. One prominent example was the disagreement over the results of the 2020 general election, which drew criticism from both the government and the military.
Zaw Min Tun began his career in the Myanmar Army after graduating from the DSA, undertaking operational and administrative assignments. Over time, he increasingly focused on communications and public relations, gaining expertise in managing information and coordinating messaging within the armed forces.
He was appointed head of the Tatmadaw True News Information Team in 2018, coordinating press briefings, issuing statements on military operations, and representing the Tatmadaw in domestic and international media.
Following the February 2021 coup, Zaw Min Tun became Head of the Press Team of the State Administration Council (SAC) on 5 February 2021 and Deputy Minister of Information of Myanmar on 7 February 2021. He later led the Myanmar Army's Public Relations and Psychological Warfare Division, overseeing strategic communications and state media operations.
He resigned as Director of Public Relations and Psychological Warfare on 27 March 2026 and was replaced by Brigadier General Ye Yint Aung. Despite this, he continues as Deputy Minister of Information and remains listed on the Ministry of Information website as a major general and head of the press office.
On 3 September 2025, he was appointed Information Team Leader of the NDSC, coordinating official communications for the council.
Zaw Min Tun oversees official communications and public messaging in his roles as Deputy Minister of Information of Myanmar and Information Team Leader of the National Defence and Security Council (NDSC). Following the February 2021 coup, he coordinated press briefings, issued statements on military operations, and represented the Myanmar military in domestic and international media.
His responsibilities include providing updates on security operations across various regions, including Rakhine State and northern Myanmar, as well as reporting on ongoing conflicts such as the Myanmar civil war (2021âÂÂpresent), the Rohingya crisis, the Battle of Lashio, and the Battle of Sain Taung. He also communicates on matters of governance, constitutional procedures, and regional cooperation forums, including BIMSTEC.
In his public statements, Zaw Min Tun addressed both domestic and international concerns, such as election irregularities, the detention of political leaders, security measures, and online scams. He has emphasized that actions taken by the government and military are carried out "in accordance with the law," while also outlining the militaryâÂÂs perspective on political and security developments.
Zaw Min Tun has regularly represented the TatmadawâÂÂs position in press conferences regarding political and military developments in Myanmar, including the 2020 general elections and Operation 1027. He has also presented the militaryâÂÂs stance on international relations, including collaborations with Russia, and has addressed international criticism of military operations. Observers have described him as holding a firm stance on opposition political groups.
In 2024, the death of Ashin Munindabhivamsa also known as Shindan Sayadaw, prompted public criticism after the military council falsely reported that the incident may have been caused by mines laid by the People's Defense Forces. On 21 June 2024, Zaw Min Tun issued an apology in an interview and stated that actions would be taken against those responsible.
In October 2024, Zaw Min TunâÂÂs cousin, Lieutenant Colonel Thet Paing Tun, was killed following capture during armed clashes near the Lucky Men Hotel in Hpakant, Kachin State.
Zaw Min Tun has been widely covered by both local and international media due to his role as the militaryâÂÂs primary spokesperson. Outlets such as Myawaddy TV, Global New Light of Myanmar, and independent news agencies have reported on his briefings regarding security operations, political developments, and government policies.
Since the military takeover in February 2021, independent media and press freedom groups have documented a decline in press freedom in Myanmar, including arrests of journalists and restrictions on reporting, even as military spokespeople such as Zaw Min Tun have defended the regimeâÂÂs media policies.
On 4 January 2026, Zaw Min Tun was awarded the Pyidaungsu Sithu Thingaha (Order of the Union of Burma) and the Sithu honor during Myanmar's Independence Day celebrations, recognizing his contributions to public service, government communications, and national policy promotion.
Zaw Min Tun is married to Thin Thin Aung, and the couple has one child, Thar Htet Htun. The family maintains a low public profile, appearing occasionally at official events.