Armed ethnic groups are producing more illicit drugs to traffic in or through Thailand to finance their fight against the forces of the Myanmar government, a senior army officer said on Monday.

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Col Meechai Nillasart, deputy commander of the Pha Muang Force, said the rebels needed the money to buy weapons and support their fighters.

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Wassana Nanuam
BANGKOK POST