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Thailand offers backing for Myanmar's bid to normalise ASEAN ties

Thailand said it wants to help Myanmar return to ASEAN after five years away, as the bloc has not formally recognized the new government.

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BANGKOK - Thailand wants to play a leading role in Myanmar's bid to normalise its ties with Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN after five years on the sidelines, the Thai foreign minister said ahead of a ‌meeting on Wednesday with new President Min Aung Hlaing.

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Yangon, April 22 (IANS) Thailand is willing to play a leading role in efforts to restore ties with ASEAN, which has been excluded from ASEAN summits, said Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow. The Thai foreign minister, who arrived in Nay Pyi Taw on Wednesday, said Thailand supports Myanmar’s re-entry into ASEAN and will adopt a policy of gradual engagement to make this happen. Thailand is taking a leading role in implementing the “five c…

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The Straits Times broke the news in Singapore on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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