CNI News 

April 23, 2026

Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Sihasak, met with Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing to discuss assistance for the peace process recently offered by Myanmar's new transitional government.

The Thai Foreign Minister visited Myanmar from April 21 to 22, 2026, and held talks with President U Min Aung Hlaing in Nay Pyi Taw on April 22.

During the meeting, they discussed the current status of the Myanmar government's invitation to hold peace talks to achieve internal stability. They also reviewed Myanmar's efforts to cooperate on humanitarian issues as part of the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus and the progress of domestic peace-building initiatives.

Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing meets with Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Sihasak.

Additionally, the discussion covered potential Thai involvement in Myanmar’s peace processes and the continued enhancement of bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors, including agriculture, livestock, investment, electricity and energy, and manufacturing.

Thailand has a history of supporting such efforts; following the peace invitation issued on August 18, 2011, under President U Thein Sein’s administration, Thailand facilitated negotiations with various armed organizations.

Many Ethnic Armed Organizations (EAOs) are based in Thailand, and the country frequently serves as a venue for meetings and negotiations between the Myanmar government and these armed groups.

Most recently, on April 21, 2026, the transitional government led by President U Min Aung Hlaing issued a formal invitation to armed organizations to engage in peace talks.