Thailand seeks leading role in restoring Myanmar to Asean fold

2026-02-18 - 14:24

Thailand hopes to bring Myanmar back into Asean nearly five years after a military coup, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has said after meeting his Myanmar counterpart. “Thailand wants to be a bridge connecting Myanmar back to Asean,” Sihasak told reporters. He also urged civil war-ravaged Myanmar to make moves to adhere to a long-standing Association of Southeast Asian Nations plan to restore stability. “Myanmar must help Thailand as well by responding to Asean’s concerns, such as...