Bangkok rolled out the red carpet for the Myanmar leader, but experts say the former junta chief still faces major obstacles in his bid for regional acceptance.

Thailand’s acknowledgement of Min Aung Hlaing’s legitimacy stems from a ‘straight up pragmatism’, analysts say.

Myanmar's ex-junta chief Min Aung Hlaing makes his first visit to Thailand as civilian leader on Thursday, as he seeks a return to the diplomatic fold for his pariah state.