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Investment, energy sector talks to dominate Myanmar junta leader’s visit to Thailand

The visit comes as rights groups accuse Thailand of helping sustain the junta through energy revenues and access to the international banking system

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing will discuss investment, trade, border stability, and energy cooperation during his two-day visit to Thailand beginning on August 6, according to the regime, with Thailand’s continued role in Myanmar’s gas sector expected to be high on the agenda.

Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Bangkok on Thursday morning, where he was welcomed by Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at an official welcoming ceremony at Government House.

Later on Thursday, Min Aung Hlaing and Anutin are expected to attend the Thailand–Myanmar Business Partnership 2026 forum at Bangkok's Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. According to an invitation circulated by the organisers, the event will bring together senior government officials, business leaders, investors, financial institutions and chambers of commerce from both countries to promote economic cooperation, investment and public-private dialogue. The programme includes keynote addresses by both leaders and panel discussions on. . .

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