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Khun Thar Doon (MY ခွန်သာဒွန်း; born on 6 October 1943) was a renowned Pa'O musician and composer. He was a founder of Myo Khun Kho and Gowtiemom Band, the first music bands in the modern Pa'O history.He recorded four cassette tapes and composed several number of Pa'O songs.

Early Life and Education
Khun Thar Doon was born on 6 October 1943 in Pharmong village, Taunggyi Township, Southern Shan State, Myanmar. He was the second son of general Hein Maung, the leader of formerly Pa'O ethnic armed organization (P.N.O) and Nang Long. At the age of seven, Khun Thar Doon was sent to Kingswood High School, Kalaw (a Methodist mission school, located in Kalaw, Myanmar) by his father. He studied in Kalaw until he had passed ninth grade. It was Methodist mission school that trained Khun Thar Doon to be a good musician. He passed the matriculation at No.2 Basic Education High School, Taunggyi. In 1966, he studied at the University of Veterinary Science, Insein, Rangoon, Myanmar and got the BVSc degree in 1972.

Repertoire
Khun Thar Doon's greatest song was Pa'O Swe (national song) which aimed to revive patriotism among the Pa'O people. One of the most popular songs he had composed was "Tee Ree Ree Rayock" in honour of ceremonies of novitiation. Some popular love songs he composed were Sa Moonum, Pun Orngsitja, Gum Kayongpay, Ruckel Htengse and Gawthimom (which is also one of the bands name he founded). Nong Rawee, Zinglar Khumbe, Myo Khun Kho (also a band name) are some revitalising patriotism songs he had composed. He also composed an ethnic solidarity song named ''Khum Rung Sar. ''

Family
In 1972 Khun Thar Doon married Nang Sann Kyi, from Taunggyi. Three children, two boys and a girl namely, Khun Thein, Khun Banyar and Nang Thar Thar Htwaye were born.

Death
Khun Thar Doon was killed in Hsi Hseng on the night of 14 November 1978 by an armed group. He was killed at the age of 35. His wife and children were survived.