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“ASEAN Should Accept Myanmar Back at Diplomat Level: Bangkok”
“Thailand’s FM urged ASEAN to restore Myanmar’s foreign minister to high-level meetings after talks with Min Aung Hlaing, despite no progress toward ending the crisis.”
Myanmar should participate in ASEAN meetings at foreign minister level, Thai official says
Key points
- Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak recommends Myanmar foreign minister attend ASEAN meetings.
- Sihasak cites desire from Myanmar to engage and return to ASEAN after coup.
- Myanmar excluded from high-level ASEAN meetings since 2021 coup and civil war.
- Efforts to normalize ties led by Thailand after coup leader Min Aung Hlaing’s civilian-appointment.
- Water pollution in Mekong tributaries raised; arsenic levels in Thai waterworks spiked.
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