Normalizing Atrocities: Thailand's Welcome to Myanmar's Ex Junta Chief The upcoming visit of Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar's former junta chief turned civilian leader, marks a milestone in the country's efforts to normalize relations with its troubled neighbor.
However, beneath the diplomatic niceties and promises of cooperation lies a troubling reality: Bangkok's willingness to accommodate one of the world's most notorious human rights abusers.
Since the military coup in 2021, an estimated 100,000 people have been killed in Myanmar, and Min Aung Hlaing faces ICC charges and sanctions from Western nations for his role in the atrocities committed by the military.