Myanmar’s military commander-in-chief General Ye Win Oo and Thailand’s Chief of Defence Forces Ukrit Boontanon shake hands after their High-Level Committee Meeting in Bangkok on August 20. (AFP)

Thai, Myanmar military chiefs meet as post-coup thaw progresses

Myanmar regime's military chief met Thursday with Thailand's top general in Bangkok in his first foreign trip since assuming the role, as his coup-staging armed forces attempt to shake off their pariah status.

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