April 30, 2008
Bangkok - Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej gave no comment on Myanmar’s upcoming referendum on the military-backed constitution.
Samak only predicted there would be three political parties compete in the elections in the next two years.
The referendum is set to take place on May 10.
"I don't think I can comment otherwise I will be accused of being Myanmar's mouthpiece, but as far as I know, after the referendum is complete on May 10 and elections are held in the next two years there will be three parties to contest them," he said.
"Myanmar's democracy is similar to Thai democracy in the past 30 years which began with a half-democratic constitution," he added.
Thailand initially offered an assistance to help hold the referendum. But Myanmar turned down the offer.
Thailand is one of the biggest investors and trading partners in Myanmar.
Burmese PM Gen Thein Sein started his three-day official visit to Thailand yesterday.
