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Myanmar Junta Chief Visits Thailand, Opens Talks Window

8/5/2026

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Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing visited Thailand on Thursday-Friday, creating a window for talks.
The Special Coordination and Enforcement Force (SCEF) pledged, after meeting Thai and Philippine foreign ministers, to pursue a settlement.
Spokesperson Saw Nimrod urged the military to stop civilian attacks and release political prisoners.
Thailand will host Min Aung Hlaing to advance ASEAN re-engagement.
Richard Horsey said Naypyitaw prefers bilateral talks rather than SCEF mediation.

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Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing visited Thailand on Thursday-Friday, creating a window for talks.
The Special Coordination and Enforcement Force (SCEF) pledged, after meeting Thai and Philippine foreign ministers, to pursue a settlement.
Spokesperson Saw Nimrod urged the military to stop civilian attacks and release political prisoners.
Thailand will host Min Aung Hlaing to advance ASEAN re-engagement.
Richard Horsey said Naypyitaw prefers bilateral talks rather than SCEF mediation.