Ohn Maung was born on 20 July 1947 in Nyaungshwe, Shan State, Burma (now Myanmar) to U Kywe and Mya Han.

In subsequent decades he launched a number of successful hotels, including Inle Princess Resort.

In 1991, the military court sentenced him to 10 years in prison, but he was released in 1992 and turned his attention to the nascent tourism industry.

[2] In the 2015 election, Ohn Win was named on the list of ministers submitted by President Htin Kyaw.

[3] He married Khin Than Nwe, and has two children, Yin Myo Su, a prominent businesswoman, and Kyaw Zeya.