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The Bangkok summit between regional powers is relatively close to Myanmar
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Yet this visit by the country's strongman, the head of the junta, is rare
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Since the earthquake devastated parts of the country, Min An-Hang, the man who overthrew Myanmar's elected government four years ago
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has made a rare plea for assistance, a call reiterated by the junta spokesman on Friday
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Many damage. We need international help. The clock is ticking in Myanmar
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Among the challenges rescue teams are facing, several are due to the Janta itself
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Calls have been made to respect the ceasefire. After opposition groups said they would stop fighting, the Janta has accepted to end its bombings
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The war has forced more than three million people to flee their homes
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It has led to poverty and shortages. And last week's earthquake devastated cities and towns
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28 million people live in areas affected by this natural disaster. I think just coming out of Sagain, 80 percent of the buildings have been damaged, 50 percent probably severely damaged
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The markets are inoperable. The hospitals are absolutely overwhelmed. The structural integrity of the hospital itself is now compromised
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People have been sleeping outside, waiting for basic aid, which has been slow to arrive due to debris and damaged roads
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Telecommunications are disrupted, and if rescue teams are racing, it's not just because the population is in dire need of help
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but also because of more difficulties expected ahead. Conditions are likely to worsen with monsoon season, hot temperatures and heavy rains
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conditions that can lead to the spread of disease
