Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing meets with Thailand in Bangkok as Thailand pushes for renewed engagement between Myanmar and ASEAN, according to multiple reports. The meetings are framed as part of Bangkok’s effort to strengthen regional involvement with Myanmar and position Thailand as a bridge in ASEAN engagement. In the bilateral talks, Min Aung Hlaing pledges to pursue peace and economic growth and to improve ties with ASEAN, including through efforts aligned with the region’s peace framework. While the Thai approach is presented as potentially increasing influence and maintaining communication channels with Myanmar, some analysts caution that engagement should not be seen as legitimizing Min Aung Hlaing if there is no progress on ASEAN’s peace plan. The reports also describe Thailand’s stance as supportive of reengagement, even as ASEAN continues to grapple with how to respond to the situation in Myanmar.