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Myanmar Junta Chief Visits Thailand, Talks Crime, Dialogue

7/22/2026

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Myanmar junta chief turned president Min Aung Hlaing will visit Thailand on August 6-7 to meet Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Thailand’s Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said the trip reflects a dual-track approach to tackle crime, scams and drugs.
He said it could be demonstrated by allowing ASEAN envoy access to Aung San Suu Kyi.
He added that elections that installed Min Aung Hlaing might open dialogue with ethnic groups and the opposition.

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Myanmar junta chief turned president Min Aung Hlaing will visit Thailand on August 6-7 to meet Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Thailand’s Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said the trip reflects a dual-track approach to tackle crime, scams and drugs.
He said it could be demonstrated by allowing ASEAN envoy access to Aung San Suu Kyi.
He added that elections that installed Min Aung Hlaing might open dialogue with ethnic groups and the opposition.