Myanmar-Thailand diplomatic re-engagement process
The developments in this story so far, most recent first.
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Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing to make first official visit to Thailand
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Min Aung Hlaing was appointed president by Myanmar's parliament following military-engineered elections.
Min Aung Hlaing, the former military chief and junta leader, became Myanmar's president in April 2026. This appointment by Myanmar's parliament followed elections that were characterized as military-engineered.
The elections that led to his presidency were dismissed as a sham by human rights groups and Western governments.
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The military led by Min Aung Hlaing ousted Myanmar's elected government.
In February 2021, the military led by Min Aung Hlaing ousted Myanmar's elected government, which had been led by Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi.
The coup sparked protests that expanded into a protracted civil war, resulting in approximately 100,000 deaths and the displacement of millions.