June 07, 2026
It follows an election that analysts said was designed by the military to maintain the ruling generals' hold on power
Critics and many Western nations view the election as a sham exercise to legitimise the military's rule via proxy political parties
The trip will be a rare visit by Min Aung Hlaing to a Southeast Asian country since seizing power in the 2021 coup
It is still unclear if Min Aung Hlaing will attend the BIMSTEC grouping's summit in Bangkok this week
