# Myanmar military chief visits Bangkok as diplomatic offensive continues

https://mins.news/en/item/27342

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-20 13:10 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/20/myanmar-military-chief-visits-bangkok-as-diplomatic-offensive-continues?traffic_source=rss

> Myanmar’s military leadership is pursuing a diplomatic offensive after five years of isolation, seeking greater legitimacy. Military chief Ye Win Oo met Thailand’s top general in Bangkok to discuss cooperation along their border, action against drug trafficking and cyberscam networks, and military cooperation. Critics call Myanmar’s restricted elections a sham, while Thailand is using them to reset relations.

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