Film fundraiser for Myanmar IDPs in Chiang Mai, Thailand

A film fundraising event for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Myanmar, who have had to flee their homes due to conflict, was held in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on Monday. The films “Wide Awake,” starring Min Maw Kunn, and “Together,” starring members of the resistance to the 2021 military coup, were screened at the Chiang Mai University (CMU) Faculty of Mass Communications.

“All of the costs [associated with the film screenings] were proudly covered by Together Productions. One hundred percent of all proceeds from [the] event will be donated to IDPs,” said Min Maw Kun, a Myanmar actor and musician.

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Min Maw Kun/Political Activities

Following the 2021 Myanmar coup d’état, Min Maw Kun was active in the anti-coup movement both in person at rallies and through social media. Denouncing the military coup, he has taken part in protests since February. He joined the “We Want Justice” three-finger salute movement. The movement was launched on social media, and many celebrities have joined the movement.

On 2 April 2021, warrants for his arrest were issued under section 505 (a) of the Myanmar Penal Code by the State Administration Council for speaking out against the military coup. Along with several other celebrities, he was charged with calling for participation in the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) and damaging the state’s ability to govern, with supporting the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, and with generally inciting the people to disturb the peace and stability of the nation.

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He fled to the jungle and a remote area controlled by the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) before relocating to a Karen National Union (KNU)-controlled area. Later, he joined the People’s Defence Force and became a soldier. Alongside others, he co-founded the D-Day Channel, a broadcasting platform focusing on revolutionary topics such as safety measures and weapon handling.

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On July 30, 2022, he relocated to Australia as a political refugee. With his acting career on hiatus, he is dedicated to advocating for change by actively participating in protests and engaging with members of parliament. He is now a fundraiser for the National Unity Government and the People’s Defense Force.

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