 In 1808, Thado Minsaw's son Prince of Sagaing (later King Bagyidaw) inherited the title Prince of Tabayin.In 2003, Tabayin again became center of attention in Burmese politics.The Tabayin Massacre took place on 30 May 2003, during a tour of the country by the opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.