Thakin Ba Hein (June 1917 – 20 November 1946)[1] was one of the founding members of the Communist Party of Burma, formed in 1939.

[2] Ba Hein was the second youngest son among seven child of his father U Mhin and mother Daw Oo.

Ba Hien translated Marxist literature for the Nagani Book Club in Rangoon.

[2] After the re-constitution of All Burma Trade Union Congress on 1 June 1945, Thakin Ba Hien became the president of the organisation.

He was also an active and senior member of the Communist Party of Burma.