Samak?s trip to Burma in March was reminiscent of a Thai government delegation 20 years ago ... "THAILAND?S ?neighborly engagement? policy with the Burmese junta seemed to have paid off after Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej returned from an official visit to Naypyidaw with a basket full of sweet business deals. The Thai premier came away from his trip to Burma in March not just a richer, but also a wiser man. During his stay in the regime?s capital, Samak got the lowdown on the country?s ?road map to democracy? straight from the horse?s mouth—Snr-Gen Than Shwe himself..."