Myanmar leader visits Thailand in bid to win political legitimacy

BANGKOK (Kyodo) -- Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing visited Thailand on Thursday for a two-day official trip that Thai authorities said marks a new c

The leader of Myanmar's military-backed government has arrived in Thailand on an official visit

Leader of Myanmar’s military-backed government seeks political legitimacy in Thailand visit  AP News

Thailand is pushing for reengagement between its war-torn neighbor and the regional bloc ASEAN.

While Thailand's engagement effort could strengthen its influence within ASEAN as a bridge to Myanmar, some analysts say it needs to avoid appearing to legitimize Min Aung Hlaing when there is no progress on ASEAN's peace plan

Fighting between Myanmar's military and myriad rebel factions has spilled over the long border with Thailand, which hosts millions of refugees from Myanmar.

The leader of Myanmar's military-backed government has arrived in Thailand on an official visit

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