Since April 2025, KNLA and allied PDFs have seized key military outposts in the Thai-Myanmar border, with the SAC failing to regain control of the Asian Highway. In response, Thailand is leaning toward China’s conflict resolution strategy, focusing on de-escalating conflict through trade and economic incentives. 
In this podcast, using AI-generated voiceovers, we delve into five key differences between Thailand and China in influencing Myanmar’s conflict actors.