Tuesday, 24 April 2001

Chasing the Burmese dragon

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The Thaksin government is poised to launch a major anti-drug offensive against the Burma-based Wa army. It stands a real risk of failure, Do...
Thursday, 5 April 2001

Shan State is drugs-free: New warlord

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Maha Ja (center) with Thai reporters in front of Khun Sa's house. REMNANTS of the disbanded Mong Tai Army seek to regroup and start new...
Monday, 12 February 2001

The Nation: Burmese Intruders Repelled; 3 Dead

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JEERAPORN CHAISRI, DON PATHAN The Nation MAE SAI, Chiang Rai The situation remained tense here yesterday with Thai soldiers sealing off...
Thursday, 5 August 1999

Crossing closed in bid to stem flow of drugs

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Don Pathan The Nation NATIONAL Security Council chief Kachadpai Burusapatana yesterday announced the widely expected closure of a northern b...
Thursday, 22 July 1999

Play more meaningful role, Surin tells ARF

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July 22, 1999 SINGAPORE -- Foreign Minister Surin Pitsuwan yesterday called on the Asean Regional Forum (ARF) to go beyond being a mere talk...
Wednesday, 24 March 1999

Tension Between Burmese Junta, UWSA

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Don Pathan The Nation 24 Mar 1999   Doi Sam Sao, Burma  __  Something is cooking in Burma's northeastern frontier along the Thai border,...
Wednesday, 3 March 1999

NEW DRUG ARMY RULES ATOP 'GOLDEN TRIANGLE'

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Seatle Times Don Pathan The Associated Press UWSA soldiers in Panghsang HQ (Credit: Don Pathan, 2003) LOI SAM SAO, Myanmar - Cradling an ass...