He completed his comprehensive education at the Buddhist Thathana (BTN) Anglo-Vernacular School at the tender age of 14. He applied for admission to study a two-year programme in science at Mandalay Intermediate College, which he eventually completed in 1943. During this time, he joined the British Army Auxiliary Corps and attended the fourth intake of Officer Training School (OTS).
He finished his comprehensive education at the Buddhist Thathana (BTN) Anglo-Vernacular School at the young age of 14. He applied to study a two-year science program at Mandalay Intermediate College, which he eventually completed in 1943. During this time, he joined the British Army Auxiliary Corps and attended the fourth intake of Officer Training School (OTS).