Unlike the other Asean members, Thailand must directly shoulder whatever fallout emerges from Myanmar's domestic developments. Bangkok has already endured and adapted to the new situation with its western neighbour. It has not been easy, as Thailand's own internal situation has not been entirely stable.
Bilateral ties, as well as relations with ethnic armed groups straddling the volatile border, have been subject to the same political uncertainty. Of late, new and unprecedented security challenges have surfaced, prompting Thailand to undertake serious soul-searching over its policies and measures towards Myanmar.
