Ramree Island
After taking southern Arakan, Burmese forces landed on Ramree Island which was controlled by Prince Thet San Shwe (သက်စံရွှေ). Prince Thet San Shwe also tried to drive Burmese invaders out of his lands. But, with small numbers to repel the enemy, Prince Thet San Shwe also faced defeat and fled to jungle. Then Burmese forces occupied Ramree Island and aimed for next target, Mrauk U, the capital of northern Arakan. On 31 December 1784, Burmese forces arrived and set up camp at Laungkyet, southeast of Mrauk U.