Thai Army Chief Meets Myanmar Junta Leaders Amid Intense US Focus on Scam Centers

The chief of the Thai armed forces arrived in Naypyitaw for talks with junta leader Min Aung Hlaing on Wednesday, just as the U.S. denounced Myanmar as a key hub for online scam centers.

The meeting with General Ukris Boontanondha was also attended by deputy junta chief Soe Win, newly appointed Army chief Ye Win Oo, and Chief of General Staff Kyaw Swar Lin.

According to junta media, Min Aung Hlaing and Ukris discussed border stability, preparations for the next round of high‑level military talks, efforts to curb illegal trade and narcotics trafficking, cross‑border haze pollution, and cooperation on cracking down on scam‑center networks—an issue now under intense U.S. scrutiny.