Head of military junta to travel to Bangkok to meet ASEAN chair

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Head of military junta to travel to Bangkok to meet ASEAN chair

Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing is expected to visit Bangkok again to meet the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) chair Anwar Ibrahim. Thai officials haven’t confirmed the trip, which faces opposition. The visit is said to focus on earthquake aid, but activists remain unconvinced. Claire Herriot reports.

April 17, 2025