Min Aung Hlaing, the leader of Myanmar's military-backed government and former junta chief, has arrived in Thailand on an official visit. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul welcomed the leader on his first visit to Thailand since becoming a civilian leader.
The visit underscores Bangkok’s push to rebuild Myanmar’s ties with Southeast Asian nations. Specifically, Thailand is pushing for reengagement between its war-torn neighbor and the regional bloc ASEAN.
These diplomatic efforts occur as fighting between Myanmar's military and myriad rebel factions has spilled over the long border with Thailand, which currently hosts millions of refugees from Myanmar.
As part of the official visit, a Thai official stated that the two sides are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding on labour cooperation.