THAI VISIT U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, left, speaks with Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej at the Ministry of Defense in Bangkok, Thailand, June 1, 2008. During his visit, Gates reaffirmed that the military-to-military relationship between the U.S. and Thailand is based on shared democratic principles. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.07 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 324765-I-TYD97-268.jpg Photo Gallery