Samak, who assumed office as Prime Minister of Thailand after leading the Peoples' Power Party to victory in the elections in December last year, said his visit to Burma is aimed at promoting bilateral relations and cooperation.
According to Xihua, besides meeting the Burmese military leader Than Shwe, Samak will also meet his Burmese counterpart Prime Minister Thein Sein and discuss investments and economic cooperation.
The Thai Foreign Ministry said that Samak, during his visit to Nay Pyi Taw, will witness the signing of an 'Investment Protection Agreement' between the two countries.
However, Thailand government's spokesperson Lieutenant General Wichienchote Suchoterat said, Samak will not raise the issues of human rights nor conflicts with minority groups and will remain silent on Burma's internal affairs.
Samak is accompanied by Army Commander-in-Chief Gen Anupong Paochinda, National Security Council Secretary-General Lt Gen Siripong Boonphat and Foreign Minister Noppadon Pattama, and is scheduled to return later in the evening.
