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

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Myanmar's leader, Min Aung Hlaing, is scheduled for a state visit to Thailand this week, signaling a potential thaw in diplomatic relations. This visit occurs as he faces international sanctions and war crime accusations, and is reviled by many within Myanmar following his 2021 coup that overthrew Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government. The coup triggered a civil war resulting in an estimated 100,000 deaths, primarily civilians, and severely damaged Myanmar's economy. Analysts suggest Thailand's engagement with Min Aung Hlaing is driven by pragmatism. This diplomatic move comes shortly after Aung San Suu Kyi's first public appearance in over two years.

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The former general toppled Aung San Suu Kyi’s elected government in a 2021 coup.

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Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing is set for a red-carpet welcome in Thailand.

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The 2021 coup sparked a civil war that has killed an estimated 100,000 people.

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Min Aung Hlaing is sanctioned and wanted for war crimes in the West and reviled at home.

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Thailand’s acknowledgement of Min Aung Hlaing’s legitimacy stems from ‘straight up pragmatism’.

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Hated in Myanmar, feted abroad? President inches towards normality with Thailand tripThailand’s acknowledgement of Min Aung Hlaing’s legitimacy stems from a ‘straight up pragmatism’, analysts say3-MIN READ3-MIN0ListenPublished: 12:19pm, 5 Aug 2026Updated: 1:13pm, 5 Aug 2026Sanctioned 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 Kyi’s elected government in a 2021 coup, sparking a civil war that has killed an estimated 100,000 people – mostly civilians – and cratered its economy, which had only just opened up after five decades of military rule.Democracy champion Suu Kyi was arrested and made her first public appearance in over two years on Monday – a headline-stealing photo opportunity coming just days before the president’s state visit to Thailand.Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:001.00x

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