Published Aug 22, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 1 source

Thailand is pushing for Myanmar's reintegration into ASEAN to counter Chinese influence

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Despite its suspension from ASEAN after the 2021 coup, Myanmar's military regime is seeing increased diplomatic engagement, notably from Russia and Thailand, with Thailand actively pushing for Myanmar's reintegration into ASEAN, viewing the country's isolation as a barrier to regional cooperation and fearing increased Chinese influence.