# Myanmar president visits Thailand seeking legitimacy as Bangkok backs re-engagement

https://mins.news/en/item/14605

- Reuters, 2026-08-05 23:35 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/myanmar-president-visits-thailand-quest-legitimacy-bangkok-backs-engagement-2026-08-05/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a73c8ac69018900011c28ab

> Myanmar’s junta chief and president, Min Aung Hlaing, is due to make an official visit to Thailand on Thursday. Bangkok is pushing for renewed engagement between its war-torn neighbour and ASEAN. The trip comes as Myanmar’s leadership seeks legitimacy. It also highlights Thailand’s support for bringing the country back into contact with the regional bloc.

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