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Myanmar’s military ruler Min Aung Hlaing is making a high-stakes two-day visit to Thailand, seeking international legitimacy after five years of brutal crackdowns and a disputed coup. While Thai officials and business leaders welcome him as a step toward regional stability, human rights groups condemn the move as granting false credibility to a regime responsible for thousands of deaths and arrests. Despite his new presidential title, violence continues unabated — and even his ousted rival, Aung San Suu Kyi, remains under house arrest after a controversial sentence reduction. Critics warn that Thailand’s cautious diplomacy risks legitimizing war crimes, while the government insists dialogue is key to restoring peace in Myanmar.

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