Thai Enquirer
Rights groups condemn Thailand’s hosting of Min Aung Hlaing, urge human rights focus
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Regional rights groups have criticised Thailand’s decision to host Myanmar President and former junta chief Min Aung Hlaing, urging the government to use his official visit to press for improvements in human rights rather than focus solely on trade and economic cooperation.
Key facts
- Amnesty, meanwhile, urged Thailand to prevent aviation fuel from being exported or transiting through the country if it could be used in attacks on civilians, citing its research showing aviation fuel imports into Myanmar rose 69% in 2025
- to host Min Aung Hlaing, whom he described as a military leader responsible for plunging Myanmar into civil war after the 2021 coup
- Amnesty said at least 2,200 people have died in military custody, more than 30,000 have been arrested or charged, four people have been executed, and at least 3.6 million people have been displaced inside Myanmar since February 2021.
- Amnesty International Thailand said Bangkok should make human rights a key agenda item during Min Aung Hlaing’s Aug
Summary
Amnesty International Thailand said Bangkok should make human rights a key agenda item during Min Aung Hlaing’s Aug. 6-7 visit, which includes bilateral talks with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, meetings with lawmakers and participation in the Thailand-Myanmar Business Forum 2026.
Phil Robertson, director of Asia Human Rights and Labour Advocates (AHRLA), was more critical, saying Prime Minister Anutin “should be ashamed” to host Min Aung Hlaing, whom he described as a military leader responsible for plunging Myanmar into civil war after the 2021 coup. He said Thailand risked damaging its international reputation by engaging with one of Asia’s worst alleged human rights abusers while gaining little in return.