"The violence, especially against civilians, must stop immediately," he said in a Facebook post.
Dr Balakrishnan is in Bangkok to attend a meeting with other Asean foreign ministers.
"Nearly four years after the coup, the situation in Myanmar remains dire. The people of Myanmar continue to face immense hardships caused by ongoing conflict," he said.
Dr Balakrishnan added that freeing Ms Suu Kyi "is vital for national reconciliation".
Ms Suu Kyi has been in detention since a military coup pushed her government out of power in February 2021.
The 79-year-old is facing at least 27 years in prison after being jailed in closed-door, military-run trials on accusations of treason and bribery.
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