Myanmar's military leader, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, visited Bangkok for a regional summit, marking his first trip to a Southeast Asian nation since April 2021. This visit occurred despite international sanctions and an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity. The visit follows a devastating earthquake in Myanmar that killed at least 3,085 people.
Thailand's government sees this visit as a way to manage the influx of refugees from Myanmar. However, critics argue that Thailand prioritizes its own interests over human rights concerns.
The visit has drawn criticism for several reasons: