Bridge to nowhereNew Myanmar president Snr Gen Min Aung Hlaing will be sworn in on Friday. Thailand is presenting itself as a "bridge" that will bring Myanmar back into Asean's orbit. After the meeting, he was widely quoted as saying Thailand is "recalibrating" its foreign policy and will serve as a bridge between Myanmar and Asean. Will the bridge be a two-way street that sees Nay Pyi Taw extend an olive branch? Therefore, the bridge the Thai government is building this time must be a different model.

Source: Bangkok Post April 07, 2026 01:32 UTC