In the aftermath of the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, she actively engaged in the anti-coup movement, participating in person at rallies and leveraging her social media presence with 2.8 million followers.
The junta's army was in conflict with the SSPP/SSA in the Momeik area of northern Shan state at that time, and her visit to the SSPP headquarters sparked criticism from pro-military groups.
However, pro-military lobby groups led by Han Nyein Oo, suspected to be a military spy, are urging the junta army to permanently halt Thinzar Wint Kyaw's involvement in modeling and entertainment.
[9][10] On 5 August 2022, the military junta initiated a legal case against Thinzar Wint Kyaw and model Nang Mwe San.
As per an announcement by state-controlled media MRTV, they have been arrested under Section 33(a) of the Electronic Law for earning money by posting sexually revealing photos on the websites OnlyFans and Extrania.