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Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing visits Thailand amid diplomatic thaw

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Myanmar's leader, Min Aung Hlaing, is undertaking a state visit to Thailand, marking a significant diplomatic step amid international condemnation for his role in the 2021 coup. The visit to Bangkok, his first since a contested election, highlights Thailand's pragmatic approach to regional stability and cross-border issues. This diplomatic engagement occurs shortly after the first public appearance of Aung San Suu Kyi, who was ousted by Hlaing's military junta. AI

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Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing visits Thailand amid diplomatic thaw

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Aidan Jones ·

    Hated in Myanmar, feted abroad? President inches towards normality with Thailand trip

    Sanctioned and wanted for war crimes in the West and reviled at home by the millions fighting his army, Myanmar’s leader Min Aung Hlaing is this week set for a red-carpet welcome in Thailand, as the diplomatic deep freeze begins to thaw. The former general toppled Aung San Suu Ky…

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