Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing will travel to Thailand on August 6 for his first official overseas visit since assuming the presidency, in a move expected to reinforce bilateral relations and expand regional cooperation.
According to an announcement by Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two-day visit, scheduled for August 6–7, will be made at the invitation of Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
During the visit, President Min Aung Hlaing and Prime Minister Anutin are expected to hold official talks focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation and enhancing collaboration within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The discussions are also expected to cover issues of mutual interest between the two neighboring countries.
In addition to meetings with the Thai prime minister, Min Aung Hlaing is scheduled to meet the acting president of Thailand's National Assembly and the president of the Senate. He will also preside over the opening ceremony of the Thailand-Myanmar Business Forum 2026, an event aimed at promoting trade, investment, and economic cooperation between Myanmar and Thailand.
The trip comes as Myanmar seeks to deepen diplomatic engagement with regional partners following years of limited international interaction after the military seized power in 2021. Analysts say the visit underscores Naypyidaw's continued efforts to strengthen ties with neighboring countries despite ongoing international scrutiny.
Min Aung Hlaing, who led the military takeover that removed the elected government headed by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021, assumed the presidency in April 2026 following Myanmar's general election. His administration continues to face criticism from parts of the international community as armed conflict between the military and resistance groups persists across the country.
The visit is expected to attract significant regional attention as ASEAN continues to grapple with Myanmar's prolonged political crisis while balancing diplomatic engagement with the country's current leadership.
Ref: The Bangkok Post
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