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Thailand rolls out the red carpet for Myanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing
Myanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing receives an official welcome in Thailand despite ongoing violence in his country.
Thailand has rolled out the red carpet for Min Aung Hlaing, the junta leader of Myanmar. This comes despite five years of violence and the presence of thousands of political prisoners in Myanmar.
During his two-day visit to Bangkok, the general is received with military honors. This visit aims to gain legitimacy for his regime, which has faced criticism and sanctions from the international community since the coup.
Min Aung Hlaing's visit is an attempt to end the diplomatic isolation that Myanmar faced following the coup. The meeting in Thailand marks an important step in international diplomacy concerning Myanmar.