Myanmar military chief visits Bangkok as diplomatic offensive continues
Summary
Myanmar’s military chief visited Bangkok and met with Thailand’s top general in his first trip abroad since taking power after a 2021 coup. The two leaders talked about border security, drug trade, cybercrime, and military cooperation amid ongoing conflict in Myanmar.Key Facts
- Myanmar’s military took control in a 2021 coup and detained elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
- The conflict in Myanmar has caused over 100,000 deaths according to a monitoring group.
- Min Aung Hlaing, who led the coup, became Myanmar’s president in April 2024.
- He handed military leadership to Ye Win Oo, who met with Thailand’s military chief in Bangkok.
- Their talks focused on border security along the 1,500-mile border between Myanmar and Thailand.
- They also discussed fighting drug trafficking, cyber scams, counterterrorism, and disaster relief.
- Thailand has welcomed Myanmar’s leaders to help promote peace and stability.
- The United Nations and democracy experts criticized Myanmar’s recent elections as unfair and controlled by the military.
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