Thailand tackles border security
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The northern territory of Thailand which borders Myanmar has become a critical concern of the Thai military in terms of national security because it is where massive illegal drugs trafficking is being conducted. The insurgent group United Wa State Army in MYanmar is manufacturing highly addictive methamphetamine pills for the Thai market. As a result, the impact of methamphetamine abuse in Thai society has reached crisis proportions since 1997.
Publication Name: Jane's Intelligence Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0955-1247
Year: 2000
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Thailand tackles organised crime
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Officials in Tahiland have become increasingly concerned about the migration of international organized crime to the country. It is thought that criminal organizations from Pakistan, Russia, Japan, Colombia, and other countries have been drawn to Thailand.
Publication Name: Jane's Intelligence Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0955-1247
Year: 2000
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Thailand cracks down on arms for Aceh
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The growing insurgency in Aceh has led Indonesia to ask for, and receive, cooperation from Thailand in controlling the shipments of arms to that area. The number of fishing vessels, and small islands, near Aceh make control difficult.
Publication Name: Jane's Intelligence Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0955-1247
Year: 2001
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