In this photo released by the Thai Spokesman Office, Thailand's prime minister Samak Sundaravej, left, is accompanied by his Myanmar counterpart Gen. Thein Sein, right, shortly after Samak arrives at the airport in Naypyitaw, Myanmar Friday, March 14, 2008. Samak was in Myanmar for a one-day visit in a bid to shore up economic ties between the two countries as Thailand is one of the biggest foreign investors and trading partners of military-ruled Myanmar.(AP Photo/Thai Spokesman Office, HO)

A Thai shopkeeper, right, shows gold necklaces to a customer at a gold shop in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday March 14, 2008. After soaring to record levels in the past year gold reached a new milestone Thursday, rising to $1,000 an ounce for the first time in futures trading, a boon for investors, but a deterrent to consumers shopping for jewelry. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Elephants enjoy a "buffet" of fruit and vegetables during Thailand's National Elephant Day in the ancient Thai capital of Ayutthaya, 80 km (50 miles) north of Bangkok, March 13, 2008. Thais honoured the elephant on Wednesday with special fruit and Buddhist ceremonies across the country to pay homage to their national animal. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND)

Thai-Muslim protesters chant slogans next to a photo of a Danish cartoonist during a protest outside the Danish embassy in Bangkok, Thailand Wednesday, March 12, 2008. Some 800 Thai Muslims took part in the protest against the reprinting of a cartoon in Danish newspapers perceived as insulting to Islam.(AP Photo/Apichart Weerawong)

Michael Sternberg , Danish ambassador to Thailand, 2nd left facing camera, talks with a Thai Muslim protester, foreground, next to a line of Thai police officers during a protest outside the Denmark embassy in Bangkok, Thailand Wednesday, March 12, 2008. (AP Photo/Apichart Weerawong)

Thai judges sit during the trial of deposed Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra at the Supreme Court in Bangkok on March 12. Thaksin pleaded not guilty to corruption charges, in the first case to reach court over accusations against him by military-backed investigators. (AFP/Pornchai Kittiwongsakul)

Sentencing in a Thai court in Chiang Mai, in the bizarre murder of a con man with cult-like appeal, killed by his lover of nearly 30 years, was inexplicably delayed Monday. Crane was convicted Feb. 29, but details about the proceedings are sketchy, including what plea she entered. Crane's sentencing has now been postponed to March 20. (Canwest News Service)

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A solemn moment in Samut Prakan as monks pray after receiving alms from a local family. The American seen on the left is a young backpacker who was caught up in the enthusiasm of people joining the monkhood late last year to make merit for the King's 80th birthday. Johan Folkinga, from Seattle, did a "half ordination" at Wat Chaimongkol while here on his gap year. His bare shoulders signify his status as a novice. He's now back in the US. (Richard Barrow/Daily Xpress)

Colourful hot air balloons wow locals and tourists in Chiang Mai. The show was part of a mass wedding ceremony for 14 couples in 14 hot air balloons, which also carried official marriage registrars. The event involved couples who had won competitions around the world. It was also aimed at advancing Thailand’s popularity as a theme wedding destination. (Bangkok Post/Thai Rath)

Chinese kite flyers prepare they kite at the 10th Thailand International Kite festival in the Thai resort beach town of Cha-Am, 160 km (99 miles) southwest of Bangkok, March 8, 2008. The Chinese team has the Olympic mascots on their kite to promote the Olympic Games. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND)