Myanmar’s junta leader, Min Aung Hlaing, recently concluded a visit to Thailand, reportedly leveraging economic incentives in a bid for international legitimacy. The visit saw the presence of individuals and companies with vested interests in maintaining ties with the military regime. This economic diplomacy strategy aims to counteract international condemnation following the 2021 coup and ongoing violence. Details are emerging about the specific entities supporting the visit and benefiting from continued engagement with the junta. Such interactions raise concerns about inadvertently bolstering the regime’s power and hindering democratic progress. The visit highlights the complex political and economic landscape surrounding Myanmar, demonstrating the junta’s attempts to normalize its position through economic channels despite international pressure. Further investigation is needed to fully uncover the extent of support and the motivations behind these relationships.