This paper argues that the changed perception of the opposition for building democracy, development and human rights is a principleprincipal factor forin making the smooth reforms -- and these reforms are conductingconducted under a state-led process that produces significant achievements for the country.

Questions
This paper setsets out one main question and related questions concerning the democratization process in Myanmar and Cambodia, as below.
How did Myanmar and Cambodia transfer from the authoritarian rule to the present stage of democracy?