Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing seeks legitimacy in Thailand

Bangkok rolled out the red carpet for the Myanmar leader, but experts say the former junta chief still faces major obstacles in his bid for regional acceptance.

International relationsBangkok hosts president of its biggest neighbor to be 'proactive' on peaceThai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, left, gave Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing a red carpet and honor guard reception at Government House in Bangkok on Aug. 6. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi) MARWAAN MACAN-MARKARAugust 6,

Min Aung Hlaing stressed that his government was focused on ending the civil war and restoring peace.

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.

BANGKOK, Aug 6 — Myanmar’s ex-junta chief Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Bangkok Thursday for his first visit to...

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

The military leader has been barred from western countries and accused of crimes against humanity.

Meeting follows years of questions over wellbeing of detained former leader, who was ousted by coup in 2021 Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has met a representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the aid organisation has confirmed. The meeting ⁠follows years of questions over the wel