Thailand's Armed Forces Supreme Commander is headed to Burma for a three-day visit aimed at strengthening military relations between the two countries.

General Ruengroj Mahasaranond and Burmese officials plan to discuss various issues including boosting positive relations between senior officials working along the mutual border and solving the problems of drug smuggling. Both sides are to also discuss the issue of border demarcation.

During his visit, General Ruengroj is scheduled to visit Senior General Than Shwe, chairman of Burma's State Peace and Development Council.