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Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says now is a good time to open talks with Myanmar, as the military regime that seized power in a 2021 coup is weakening. The junta has been battling insurgency on multiple fronts since it seized power three years ago. Speaking on the resort island of Samui on April 10, 2024, the Thai leader said that despite its weakening grip on power, the junta still holds the upper hand because of its military advantage, making the timing ripe to try to strike a deal. Thailand has been pursuing multiple engagements with Myanmar since Srettha came to power in August 2023, including delivering aid to Myanmar under a humanitarian initiative aimed at paving the way for talks between warring sides.
Source: Reuters
